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Articles in June, 2006 issue of Crain's New York Business

• Big boys play rough; Barr looks like a loser; Generic-drug maker takes hit from Merck; permanent change.(In the Markets)
  by Fredrickson, Tom
• Fashion chain loses its fit; New York & Co. outmaneuvered by rivals; shares plunge on profit woes.(rebound from a couple of poor seasons)
• Verizon strikes back at its rivals; Targets Cablevision with aggressive ad campaign to reclaim customers.(News)
• Affordable housing zoning gets first tryout in Queens; Proposal will give developers incentives that may promote middle-class growth.(building permits)
  by Fernandez, Tommy
• Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)
• CRUNCH TIME.(Small Business Report)(Brief article)
• Polo Jeans gives Ralph Lauren the blues; Clothing maker kills worn-out brand in U.S.; introduces premium denim.(News)
• NY to fill nurse shortage with recruits from Korea; St. John's Riverside immigrant program faces cultural, logistical hurdles.(Health Care Report)
  by Benson, Barbara
• News Corp. eyes B'klyn chain; Post's parent may acquire Courier-Life on heels of News' launches in boroughs.(acquisition)
• New York, New York.(news in brief)
• At Deadline.(securities market trend)
• Union works with panel to ease likely job losses; 1199 SEIU takes pragmatic approach; will government funds come through?(Health Care Report)
  by Benson, Barbara
• At Deadline.(Late News)
• The Insider.(Governor will get busy on bench)(Project naysayers win Suozzi support)(Yankees' big lobbying guns)
  by engquist, erik
• Garment district looks sharp with diversified tenant base; Zoning helps retain apparel, design firms.(renovation of clothing factories)
  by Luxenberg, Stan
• Films are just the ticket for Marvel stockholders; Comic book king guns for bigger box-office share; invisibility's end.(company earnings)
• WHICH REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR DO YOU PREFER? CRAIN'S ONLINE POLL.(In the Markets)(Brief article)
• Immigrant merchants ace imports; Use connections, more open economy to sell quality goods.(Small Business Report)
• Nursing home improvements; Facilities reduce number of beds; care shifts to rehab, assisted living.(rehabilitation)
• MANY COOKS HONOR STANDARD-BEARERS.(Fresco Tortilla Grills, still)(Brief article)
• Quinn fumbles budget dance steps.(budgets)
  by Townsend, Alair
• Jersey City's allure; Firms crossing river again as NY prices soar; space for back-office operations.(News)
  by Satow, Julie
• Behind the Met's curtain; New exec handles union talks, budgets as subscriptions lag; learning to like opera.(Business Lives)
• Online ad gap roils print pubs; NY Times Co., Dow Jones search for winning formula.(News)
• The unmaking of Spitzer the SOB.(Viewpoint)
  by David, Greg
• The Best of Bob Lape.(Arpaia family restaurants)(Brief article)
  by Lape, Bob
• Answer man.(Howard Goldstein)(Brief article)
  by fredrickson, tom
• WEEK IN REVIEW: Broadway sets attendance record.(new manager at hip-hop station\)(SEC fines brokers in auction case)(The Village Voice taps new editor in chief)
• Remaking city as tech hub; Software group asks for funding of broad push; NY follows others' examples.(News)
• Long-term care's perfect storm; Middle-class Medicaid, special interests make NY costliest in country.(New York)
  by Messina, Judith
• The Weeks Ahead.(week events)(Calendar)
  by pasquarelli, adrianne
• HOT PRIMARY CONTESTS.(primary campaigns heat up)(Brief article)
• TOP BENEFITS CONSULTANTS KICK INTO GROWTH MODE.(Health Care Report)(Brief article)
• Cost cuts, long slide set Pfizer up for bounce; Onetime growth stock now a bargain; $14 billion question.
  by Fredrickson, Tom
• Past & Future.(Consolidated Edison Inc)(Brief article)
• Double-dipping into reform.(A proposal to end double-dipping by injured government workers )
• POWER STRUGGLE CFB's future.(Campaign Finance Board)(Brief article)
• Medical care without leaving work; Firms offer more on-site health care; a money-saver.(health screenings)
  by Scott, Gale
• FREE TRIALS OF HEALTH PULSE NEWSLETTER.(business of health care)(Brief article)
• METS SWING FOR FENCES; Resurgent team beefs up books with TV network; planned ballpark risky but could double revenues.(New York Mets)
  by Elstein, Aaron
• Retailers target mainland market; 2 NY fashion firms open stores to exploit U.S. brand fever.(Small Business Report)
• Takeover-hungry investors prop up flagging thrifts; Hopeful shareholders overlook declining earnings; big deposits could lure acquirers.(thrift institutions)
  by Fredrickson, Tom
• Keeping up with the kids; Boomers, elderly get tech-savvy slowly, selectively.(text messaging)
• Carrying on family tradition; Newest Arpaia showplace Dona features Italian, Greek blend; lively setting.(italian cooking reaches)
  by lape, bob
• Hackers unleash personal attacks; Falsify e-mails, try to steal identities; security services costly, nothing foolproof.(Small Business)
  by Quittner, Jeremy
• Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)
• Executive Moves.(appointments from different industries)
  by pasquarelli, adrianne
• GOP donors defecting to Spitzer; Many want to back a winner; Weld donors unlikely to help nominee Faso.(News)
  by Michaud, Anne
• Determining state GOP's path.(Grand Old Party (US Republican political party))
• Commission at the crossroads; Group charged with state overhaul roils industry, runs afoul of critics; spurs voluntary change.(Berger commission)
  by Scott, Gale
• Uno from column A ... Chinese ditch native fare for Mexican cuisine.(Mai Lai Fong)
• Past & Future.(In the Markets)(Brief article)
• Breathing easier; HHC's asthma program gets results, but loses money.(Health and Hospitals Corp)
  by Scott, Gale
• The Insider.(election news in brief)
  by Engquist, Erik
• SAVING LIVES.(company loyalty)(Brief article)
• Taking a bigger case; Trial lawyer breaks ground, advances to managing partner at Pillsbury Winthrop.(Pillsbury Winthrop L.L.P.)
  by Fernandez, Tommy
• Off-Broadway theaters take their last bow; Higher real estate prices spell end for many; other setbacks.(News)
  by Souccar, Miriam Kreinin
• UP-TO-DATE AID FOR SMALL FIRMS; www.NewYorkBusiness.com.(NewYorkBusiness.com)(Brief article)
• At Deadline.(hearings of J.P. Morgan Chase and Co. (New York, New York))