Shoplifting scourge and more: Letters
Stop shoplifting The amount of shoplifting that is happening in America is utterly disgraceful (“Crooks made to reflect,” Oct. 10).It is not a harmless crime that can go unpunished. Retail…
Alleged gang rape in Pakistan’s ‘Central Park’ sparks protests
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — The alleged gang rape of a woman in a park in Pakistan has enraged women’s rights activists who are protesting against what they see as “increasing…
‘Nine West’ owner debunks reported deal to sell NYC tower
The owners of 9 West 57th Street insist they have no plans to sell the iconic property, one of Manhattan’s premier office towers, despite a bombshell report which claimed a…
Central Park Boathouse’s future remains murky after city put kibosh on $6M offer
Don’t hold your breath over the Central Park Boathouse reopening any time soon. A source said that since the Parks Department turned down a $6 million offer by billionaire investor…
The Central Park Boathouse is ultimate — will it reopen quickly?
Save the Boathouse! But how? Operator Dean Poll is closing the Central Park restaurant on Oct. 16. The Big Apple landmark will shutter because of skyrocketing prices, consistent with Poll.…