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Woman Involved in Weiner Sexting Scandal Disapproves of Mayoral Bid Mayor Bloomberg Adds More Properties to His Collection Photographers Finally Leave Anthony Weiner’s Apartment Alone

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Media

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Mayor Bloomberg Adds Yet Another Property to His Collection Sandy Who? Red Hook Townhouse Tries To Set Neighborhood Record With $2.15 M. Pricetag On the Market: Will SUNY Tax Breaks Spur Development? Unlucky Developer Will Try Again In the Flatiron; Ben Shaoul Sells Upscale FiDi Rental

Culture

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Commercial Observer

Morgan Stanley Inks Largest Sublease of the Year Digital Marketing Firm DataXu Inks 8,732-Square-Foot Midtown South Deal Eastern Consolidated Arranges $15.9 M. Sale of Adjacent Chelsea Buildings, Owner Will Replace ‘Rainbow Station’

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