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Articles in February, 2004 issue of Crain's New York Business

• Investors return, restock market; Day trading, other retail activity on rebound; brokerages begin staffing up.(News)
  by Elstein, Aaron
• Drawn-out sagas; Illustrated graphic novels capture youth market.(News)
  by Flamm, Matthew
• City, state eye an end run on stadium funds; Work behind the scenes to give $600 million; approach raises opposition.(News)
  by michaud, anne
• New York, New York.(Briefs)
  by Block, Valerie
• Executive Moves.(Profiles)
  by pasquarelli, adrianne
• Watchmaker's diamond jubilee; Ice-Tek piggybacks on hip-hop market; widens niche with new wares, pricing.(Small Business)
• City's parks, waterfront would win the gold; 2012 uberevent would bring in investment dollars, raise NY's spirits.(Special Report: Agenda for New York, Olympic bid)
  by Macbride, Elizabeth
• The Liberty to take stage at Radio City this summer; GOP Convention will bump team; can novelty make up for fewer seats?(News)
  by Fickenscher, Lisa
• New Executive: Putting bodies in lotion; President maintains respect for Kiehl's heritage as he applies energy to expansion.(Profiles)
  by Curan, Catherine
• NY sidewalk law creates new pitfalls; Pushes landlords to be more diligent as liability shifts.(Finance)
  by Trager, Cara S.
• Casino Operators Bet on Conventions; East Coast properties invest in facilities, siphon off NY business.(Special Report: Meetings & Conventions)
  by Scheckman, Gina
• Human error treated with electronic therapy; Mistakes decreasing as hospitals increase spending on robotics, information systems.
• New York, New York.(meshed briefs)
• The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
• Area auto dealers blow own horns.(News)(key statistics for 2002)(Brief Article)
• Building prices itself into the market; Once-spurned Class B lowers rent, raises clamor; firm finds easy way in.(Real Estate)
  by Haughney, Christine
• Bubble boys venture again; Wilson, Burnham team up for another VC go-round; no ideas on napkins allowed.(News, Union Square Ventures)
• Web-only features for small businesses; www.crainsny.com.(Small Business)(Brief Article)
• At Deadline.(Late News)
• Self-insurance option captivates thrifty firms; NY state eases regs for captives; pools can help hold down risks and expense.(Finance)
  by Temes, Judy
• Smaller banks target big rivals' customers; Focus their efforts to win business in specific industries, neighborhoods.(News)
  by Fredrickson, Tom
• Lucent wants to see results for executive compensation; CEO's bonus tied to earnings; no new Duane Reade suitors.(Finance)
  by Elstein, Aaron
• Spitzer on investigations; crain's forum TUESDAY.(News)
• Stadium, Javits expansion; CRAIN'S FORUM, MARCH 16.(News, Crain's breakfast forum)
• Sharper images draw a crowd; More exhibitors use high-definition TV as technology improves, prices drop.(Special Report: Meetings & Conventions)
  by Quittner, Jeremy
• Executive Moves.(Profiles)
• Black films find greener pastures; NY moguls, festivals aid mainstream push.(News)(Hip-hop moguls)
  by Curan, Catherine
• The Best of Bob Lape.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Industry)(Ithaka)(Ida Mae Kitchen-n-Lounge )(Column)
• Newcomer serves multicourse deal; At Ian, Brooklyn boy makes name for himself; menu has Hawaiian lilt.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Restaurant Review)
  by Lape, Bob
• Dean leading Democrats in New York fund raising; But no one can keep up with Bush.(News)(Brief Article)
  by michaud, anne
• At Deadline.(Late News)
• Rush into HDTV picture gives local firms edge; Hope pioneering efforts pay off as market grows; hard to keep up.(Small Business)
  by Garmhausen, Steve
• Panic subsides, prices fall for terrorism coverage; But many don't buy unless required.(Finance)
  by Luxenberg, Stan
• Women's magazine editor looks at years of disservice.(Viewpoint)
  by Brady, James
• The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
  by Pasquarelli, Adrianne
• Burrito brokers roll into hot spots; Burritoville, other Mexican-food chains vie for outposts in high-traffic areas.(Real Estate)
• Free trade a lifeline for the city.(Viewpoint, New York depends on free trade)
• Firms see hire life as rebound begins; Recruit plentiful, cheaper talent to build businesses; salespeople in hiding.(News, job market)
  by Fernandez, Tommy
• More to meet the eye; Five leading convention sites improve facilities, ease transportation.(Special Report: Meetings & Conventions)
  by Janes, Erika Rasmusson
• Focus Features translates buzz into Oscar edge; Wins kudos with `Lost in Translation'.(News, movie industry)
  by Souccar, Miriam Kreinin
• Fairway sets course for more metro markets; Hires investment bank after proving itself outside city; produce or perish.(News)
• Yahoo! designing new site in Chelsea; Web firm may take office on Sixth Ave.; CB Richard Ellis' solid floor plan.(Real Estate)
• RNC packs into 25 hotels; Largest convention delegations staying in the largest spots.(News)(Republican National Convention)(Brief Article)
• Small Business: Large order can become too big a deal; Careful oversight is needed to make hefty contract a catalyst, not a catastrophe.(Small Business, Zweave and Princess Knitwear Inc.)
  by Ende, Jean
• New Executive: Tending to Bronx hospital; Our Lady of Mercy chief must find cure for losses, build up community presence.(Profiles)(Biography)
• Albany's Medicaid gut check.(Viewpoint)
  by Townsend, Alair
• Overhaul gets under way at Infinity stations; Stations reprogrammed to compete.(News)
  by Flamm, Matthew
• Amex tottering to obsolescence; 3 business lines spiral down; exchange tries new products, others urge tech upgrades.(News)(American Stock Exchange)
  by Elstein, Aaron
• For-profit faceoff; HIP moves toward conversion under Pataki plan; consumer groups ready fight over the likely bonanza.(News)(Health insurance plans)
  by Sisson, Mary
• Spitzer discusses investigations; crain's breakfast forum, feb. 24.(News)
• Agenda for New York; Crain's ranks eight tasks that will set the city on the path of economic growth, from saving the schools to rebuilding downtown to insuring the uninsured.(Special Report: Agenda for New York)(Brief Article)
• Rothman's earns its pinstripes at Union Sq. Menswear store that aided revival wins lease despite snazzy rivals.(News)(Rothman's Union Square)
• New prescription for Viagra; Pfizer reaches out for new advertising as drug's share drops.(News)(Brief Article)
• Davidburke & Donatella revels in creative combos; Exciting, whimsical flavor varieties, decor have made newcomer a very hot ticket.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Restaurant Review)
• Event exhibitors show selectivity; Pick conventions on cost benefits; organizers offer attendee incentives.(Special Report: Meetings & Conventions)
  by Garmhausen, Steve
• Trouble comes to paradise: Dreesen's store up for sale.(Viewpoint)
  by Brady, James
• New York, New York.(Briefs)
  by Block, Valerie
• Rosier outlook for gays in NYC; Firms learn value of fostering rights.(News)
  by Marshall, Samantha
• Stock Watch: Marvel's new game plan lures investors into web; Video game deal may take years to pay off; earnings hinge on movies.(Stocks)
  by fernandez, tommy
• Government Alert: Counties lighting a fire under Albany on butt ban; 24 exemptions issued as pressure to modify law builds; another insurance proposal.(Briefs)
• Oceana remains moored among the best; Many changes polish its 4 stars.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Restaurant Review)
  by Lape, bob
• Major music companies shuffle their players; Cut chiefs, costs to battle slump; yet to offer viable Internet strategy.(News)
  by Jain, Anita
• Stock Watch: Time for a media model; Diversification at last yields gains; hard to unload AOL.(Stocks)(America Online Inc.)
• Village has checkerboard past.(Small Business)(Brief Article)
• Bold visions vs. old culprits; Bloomberg takes on many tough problems; obstacles deeply entrenched.(Special Report: Agenda for New York)
• At Deadline.(Late News)
• 3-way settlement a win for law firm; Kramer Levin gets extended lease from landlord; PwC unloads space.(Real Estate)
  by Fernandez, Tommy
• Small Business: Couriers push the envelope on what they carry; Technology zaps document delivery; shift gears to haul large retail purchases.(Small Business, Select Express and Logistics)
  by Temes, Judy
• Duracell offers pointers for Verizon.(Viewpoint)
  by Crain, Rance
• Stock Watch: Loews' big cleanup effort impresses investors; Insurance arm gets shot of cash; some fear more support needed.(Stocks)
• Australians jump into NY property shark tank; Tax benefits, lack of domestic deals bring investors to town; are they savvy enough?(Real Estate)
  by Haughney, Christine
• Free two-week trial of daily Health Pulse; FAX OFFER.(News)(Pulse fax)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
• Big guns steal the intellectual property show; Suits surge but boutique domain shrinks.(News)
  by fernandez, tommy
• The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
  by pasquarelli, adrianne
• Executive Moves.(Profiles)
• Next test is improving teachers; Mayor controls the system, but changes require money and new union contract.(Special Report: Agenda for New York)(improving city schools)
  by Macbride, Elizabeth
• Develop final frontier to retain firms, add jobs; Hudson Yards upgrade offers city its best chance to boost employment.(Special Report: Agenda for New York)
  by Michaud, Anne
• Savings help MTA play it safe.(Finance)(Metropolitan Transportation Authority)(Brief Article)
• Government Alert: WTC redevelopment agency may close; Port Authority, MTA to take over for LMDC; Moskowitz eyes higher office.(Government Alert)
• Pols, unions back Kerry's big NY effort; Edwards heads upstate in first important state primary in years.(News)
  by Michaud, Anne

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