By Foster Kamer 3/07/12 3:52pm

(HIGH PRICED) SEX AND THE CITY

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Before She Was Famous: Alleged Pimpstress and Manhattan Matchmaker Jaynie Baker Went to Observer Parties

Gracing the covers of New York City’s finest tabloid newspapers this morning is the story of The Housewife Madam, Anna Gristina, who—when she wasn’t shuttling her kids around to band practice—was allegedly running a millionaires-only Upper East Side high-priced hooker ring. Apparently, she had an accomplice: one Jaynie Baker, a 30-year-old Williamsburg resident who was employed by a matchmaking service (“VIP Life“) out of Union Square, who is now being sought for questioning by the NYPD.

The New York Observer can now conclusively report what Ms. Baker does in her spare time: Hang out at New York Observer parties. Read More

By Elise Knutsen 2/17/12 1:46pm

Low Standards

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Broker Pimps Chelsea Loft With Skeezy Photo Shoot

In the increasingly shameless game of New York city real estate, Michael Meier takes the cake for most grotesque publicity stunt to date. As part of his “Selling Higher with Michael Meier” video series—who needs reality T.V. when you have YouTube?—the broker decides to use a time old advertising technique to sell a Chelsea Loft: hot, nearly naked people! Read More