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N.J. tries again to stop sprawl; A strong tradition of local control stymied 1986 plan; new incentives now.(New Jersey)(Brief Article)
Back in 1986, with developers chewing up farmland at the rate of 18,000 acres a year, New Jersey decided to find a way to control sprawling...
Crain's New York Business, 09/03/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
Higher education grows bigger in the boroughs; Spurt of new dorms, classrooms.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
On Staten Island, Wagner College just spent nearly $14 million to put up a sports and fitness center and upgrade its classrooms and residence...
Crain's New York Business, 09/03/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
New Executive: Emissary for Japan trade; Agency's NY head promotes commerce between countries; some roadblocks.(Japan External Trade Organization appoints Jun Okumura to New York office)(Brief Article)
When praised for his amazing proficiency in English, Jun Okumura jokes that he views himself as a ``grammar school dropout.'' That's because of...
Crain's New York Business, 08/20/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
Pataki digs in on Governors Island; Asks Bush for help in risky move.(Brief Article)
In an effort to break the impasse over the stalled federal sale of Governors Island to New York, Gov. George Pataki is pressuring President...
Crain's New York Business, 08/13/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
Teaching Generation X its P's and Q's; Coaches cater to dot-com refugees needing education in business etiquette.(Brief Article)
The twentysomething attorney seemed to have the right qualifications for the associate's job at the prestigious Manhattan law firm, including a...
Crain's New York Business, 08/06/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
Political vise on NY GOP; Moderates in Congress face pressure; patients' rights bill one of tight spots.(Brief Article)
The calls to Rep. Sherwood Boehlert on the patients' bill of rights were flowing fast and furious last week. On one side: doctors and lawyers,...
Crain's New York Business, 08/06/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
Smooth flight through crosswinds; Continental racks up profits despite downturn; big plans for Newark.(Brief Article)
Continental Airlines, the New York area's largest carrier, is flying steadily through the airline industry's worst year since the early 1990s....
Crain's New York Business, 08/06/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
Predatory lending issues prey on Citi's Banamex buy ; Consumers want careful review before deal with Mexican bank gets the OK.(Citigroup Inc.)(Brief Article)
Citigroup Inc.'s much-ballyhooed acquisition of Mexico's second-largest bank is becoming ensnared in controversy over the U.S. banking giant's...
Crain's New York Business, 07/09/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
Bill's pals settle in; Former Clinton aides vote for New York.(many former White House staff have moved to New York City area)(Brief Article)
One might suppose that serving as U.S. Secretary of Commerce for President Bill Clinton and as campaign manager for Vice President Al Gore would...
Crain's New York Business, 07/09/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication -
FHA defaults soaring; 30% jump in NYC in government-backed program; experts blame predatory lending; rate could rise.
The number of New York City homeowners defaulting on Federal Housing Administration-backed home mortgages has surged nearly 30% in the past year,...
Crain's New York Business, 06/25/01 by Lipowicz, Alice · More from publication
