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Articles in December, 2002 issue of Crain's New York Business

• Men changing shopping habits to suit themselves; Retailers must act fast to seize opportunity. (News).(men are beginning to shop for their own clothes)(Industry Overview)
• NYC tax battle isn't over yet.(Viewpoint)
• New Executive: Opening another Sesame; COO shrinks deficit, promotes Muppets' message around the world.(Profiles)
• Pataki aides head for the exit sign; PSC chair, staffers from inner office leave; poor market reduces turnover.(administration of New York governor George Pataki)
  by Lentz, Philip
• Odd insurer out; GHI remains nonprofit as others convert; solid finances enable its steady growth.(News)(Group Health Inc.)
  by Sisson, Mary
• Any businessperson knows ...(Viewpoint)(the importance of cost cutting, including by New York City's mayor)(Editorial)
  by David, Greg
• Foster teens languish; System isn't equipped for older, abused children.(News)
  by Marshall, Samantha
• The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
  by Masson, Sigrid
• Old haunt gains new spirit; Noisy Kloe aims high; former speakeasy's eclectic menu suffers occasional busts.(reviews Kloe on West 14th Street in New York)(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Restaurant Review)
• Government Alert: Con Ed turns up heat on steam rates; But hike would break agreement; move to save rail line gets a push. (Brief).(brief articles discuss Consolidated Edison rates and other political developments )
• What NY voters really believe.(Viewpoint)
• Aggressive banks use a soft touch; Middle-market hand-holding, pampering. (News).(shrinking market leading banks to provide specialized services)(Industry Overview)
• Wall St.'s Democratic bias backfires; Campaign cash backed fall losers. (News).(financial services corporations gave majority of campaign contributions to Democratic party candidates in 2002 election cycle)
• Government Alert: PSC chairman successor list shapes up; Power Authority's Zeltmann an early favorite; new car rental insurance law.(Briefs)
• Conversions in the works.(News)(HIP Health Plan of New York considers conversion to a for-profit company)(Brief Article)
• Lower E. Side stalwarts find their past sells best; Old family-owned businesses eschew glitz in trendy area; offer low-rent feel.(Special Report: Small Business)
  by Trager, Cara S.
• Stock Watch: Pepsi Bottling loses fizz as sales growth eases; Acquisitions, water sales now set to slow; syrup costs get boosted.(Stocks)
  by Gandel, Stephen
• Even an old pinko could like Roger Ailes, and vice versa.(Viewpoint)(Column)
  by Brady, James
• Bank raises leasing fees; J.P. Morgan's auto unit aims to cover vicarious liability.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Henry, Jim
• Real estate news and features online; www.crainsny.com.(correction involving the Lincoln Building; ad for Crainsny.com)(Real Estate)(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
• Schumer mulls race for governor; Move would shake up NY politics. (News) .(Sen. Charles Schumer may run for Governor of New York in 2006)
• Comcast installs itself in ad agency's spot; Cable company sublets from Interpublic; Brookfield finds itself on space mission.(Real Estate)
• China's great leap spells big trouble; Country's tech sophistication, low wages drain work from New York companies. (News).(impact of competition from Chinese producers on New York City businesses presented)
• Morgan aiding brokers; Financial planning moves to forefront in new training plan.(News)(Brief Article)
• WaMu courts community; Bank sets up division to oversee corporate giving, lending, other efforts.(Washington Mutual )
• The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
  by Masson, Sigrid
• Fallen CEOs can rehab their reputations; Public remorse, good works lead to comeback for scandal-tarred execs.(Workplace)(offers advice for executives to stage a successful comeback)
  by Marshall, Samantha
• Riese Organization regains its appetite for growth; Restaurant firm expanding in city; plans more Friday's, less fast food.(News)(largest operator of branded restaurants in New York area to expand)
  by Kramer, Louise
• Corrections.(information on Carino Collection, Riese Organization's space in Grand Central Terminal and Lincoln Building omission)(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
• Big ideas need to stay at crux.(response to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's speech on new vision for downtown)(Viewpoint)(Editorial)
• The final blow? Little Italy still suffering after Sept. 11 as mainstay eateries starve for business.(News)
• ABC Carpet rolls into Dumbo with an unusual lease deal; Rent will be based on sales; retailer overcomes doubts about neighborhood. (Real Estate).
• Philanthropic deep freeze brings harshest of winters; Economic realities jolt corporations and public out of post-9/11 surge.(Nonprofits)
• Stock Watch: Nine lives for Take-Two; Grand Theft Auto creator braves SEC probe, exec shifts; new game needed. (Stocks).(Take-Two Interactive Software Inc overcomes regulatory problems through sales of its computer games)
• Affordable art in right place at right time; Emerging artists' work draws thrifty, new collectors; one of few bright spots. (News).(art work in the $300 to $5,000 range is selling well)(Industry Overview)
• The Weeks Ahead.(News)
• The Best of Bob Lape.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Restaurant Review)
  by Lape, Bob
• New Executive: Making room at the inn; Hotel exec finds big opportunities at small property; leads diverse group.(Profiles)(Stephen Brandman moves from InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to 60 Thompson, boutique hotel in SoHo)
  by Kramer, Louise
• Low-slung jeans taking exposure to the maximum; Mudd's first national ads aim to megabrand.(News)
  by Curan, Catherine
• At Deadline.(Time Inc. revamps consumer marketing group, hires back editor; Associated Press union negotiation; new restaurants at Grand Central Terminal; other news briefs)(Late News)
• The Best of Bob Lape.(Inagiku and Arezzo)(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Restaurant Review)
• Rich find common ground with poor: foreclosure; Number of people losing their homes spikes on both ends of economic spectrum.(Finance)
  by Merrill, Cristina
• Prices drop for office buildings; Buyers less likely to jump at properties that aren't fully leased. (News).(Industry Overview)
• New Executive: Resetting a watch firm; Ebel's U.S. chief needs to boost sales of luxury items in a difficult time.(Profiles)(All is not well in the house of champagne, high fashion and luxury watches)
• KKR on fine line of succession; Public funds won't take ownership stake; will founders stay 10 more years?(News)(Kravis Roberts & Co.)
• Reel marketing genius; `Greek Wedding' makes Bob Berney celluloid hero. (News).(IFC Films vice president devised successful promotion plan)(Biography)
• Banking on the biggest profits; Acquisitions drive North Fork; on to Manhattan.(News)(Company Profile)
• Don Hewitt has earned right to keep `60 Minutes' watch.(Viewpoint)
• Interpublic Group pitches for executive pain relief; COO job created to fix financial woes; tutors' leader sought.(Workplace)(Learning Leaders seeks new president)
  by Souccar, Miriam Kreinin
• Chicago fund blows into Upper E. Side; Apartment building is first investment outside Windy City; accountants expand.(Real Estate)(John Buck Co. and Madison Equities investing in apartment; other real estate news)
  by Croghan, Lore
• Beyond the Books; Under pressure, CPAs have diversified into everything from wealth management to tech consulting; face entrenched foes in each field.(Special Report: Small Business)(accounting firms diversify)
  by Aron, Laurie Joan
• Social service jobs surpass Street's total; First time since early 1990s; sign of worrisome shift away from growth.(News)
  by Fredrickson, Tom
• Market gaining holiday cheer.(stock market)(Viewpoint)
  by Clowes, Mike
• 4 executives will discuss bold plans for New York; CRAIN'S BREAKFAST, JAN. 16.(Nonprofits)(Brief Article)
• The Weeks Ahead. (Calendar/Datebook).(Calendar)
• International businesses; Updated city directory.(News)(directory of international businesses, consulates, trade offices and chambers of commerce)(New York City's CityStore)(Brief Article)
• the best of bob lape. (Dining/Restaurant Review).(four Manhattan restaurants reviewed)(Restaurant Review)
• At Deadline. (Late News).(brief articles discuss various business developments in New York City)(Brief Article)
• Executive Moves.(Profiles)
• New York, New York.(Briefs)(Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant; hotel promotion; using music in promotions)
• Tax amnesty offers owners way to fess up; Tax delinquents can avoid penalties.(Special Report: Small Business)(New York state plans tax amnesty to help )
  by Garmhausen, Stephen
• At Deadline.(Late News)(briefs detail regional business news, including Vornado Realty Trust's property on West 34th Street, new housing policy proposal by mayor, and CEO's stake in Restaurant Associates )
• Outdoor markets sprout around city; Holiday bazaars attract vendors, shoppers, but economy and weather are problems.(Bryant Park Restoration Corp. tries to attract holiday crowds)(News)
  by Curan, Catherine
• Retailers are sold on idea of taming the far West Side; Office migration, Olympics' promise and low rents lure suburban stalwarts.(new outlets for national chains, and other contracts and developments listed for area of New York, New York)(Real Estate)
  by Curan, Catherine
• Executive Moves.(details by industry and company)(Profiles)
• New York, New York. (Briefs).(brief developments at Sci Fi Network, Zoo York, Marriott Marquis Hotel, and Pressplay)
• Medicaid torpedoes city's budget; Albany sets costly policies and city pays price; surge in enrollment hurts.(News)
• Tax hike woes: a case study. (Viewpoint).(Editorial)
• NY can't find diet for obese kids; Laws are ineffective, phys ed is lacking; junk food machines funding fitness.(News)
• War at telcos' top end; AT&T, Sprint, other firms make push for WorldCom's big corporate customers; bankrupt giant fighting back.(News)
• Many to thank for a year that could have been worse.(Viewpoint)(appreciates the year since his stroke)(Column)
  by Brady, James
• Government Alert: Mayor to push for new LIRR tunnel; Link would provide access to lower Manhattan; study gets fed funding.(Briefs)(proposed tunnel under East River to link Long Island Rail Road to lower Manhattan; Buffalo City Comptroller expected to step
• Telling Tales.(Special Report: Small Business)(Carino Collection offers sales support services to hotels; lists other firms offering outsourced services to hotels in New York)
  by Goff, Lisa
• New Executive: Ready to face the music; Head of AOL's entertainment unit lures members with exclusive material.(Kevin Conroy, head of newly created AOL Entertainment)(Profiles)
  by Fredrickson, Tom
• Bankruptcies bring top spot to NY court; Delaware slips; $1B for local economy.(more large companies file for bankruptcy in Manhattan than Delaware for first time since 1991)(News)
  by Gold, Jacqueline S.
• L'Impero jewel of Tudor City; New U.N. area eatery interprets Italian with sophistication; beware the `Sardini'.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Restaurant Review)
• Executive Moves. (Profiles).(executive appointments in the New York City marketplace listed by industry)
  by Rodrigues, Joao H.
• New York, New York. (Briefs).(brief articles cover business developments in New York City)
• Newly humble landlords wait for big tenants; Scarcity of prospects forces adaptations: unsolicited offers, slower negotiations. (Real Estate).(as demand for commercial space declines in Manhattan)(Industry Overview)
• Hospitals seek patients as stays become shorter; Bottom lines better, but is there a limit?(News)

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