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The once-celebrated East Village bar the Yaffa Café announced that it is closing its doors for good. It was initially shut down in September by the Department of Health for health violations. The coverage sent up its standard lament; another “iconic” landmark crushed by cruel fate. It’s a familiar pattern now. A well-known music venue,… Read more »

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Even in death former Mayor Ed Koch is still giving. In his will just made public, he bestowed $100,000 to his former secretary Mary Garrigan, and $500,000 to his sister Pat Thaler. Court papers revealed his net worth at over 10.5 Million. The former Mayor who always asked “How am I doin?”also gave $100,000 to… Read more »