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Gérard Mortier To Head New York City Opera

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Gérard Mortier is headed to New York to run the New York City Opera, a move that has caused it's share of trepidation. Mortier has been known for putting on shows that scandalized patrons before, and the City Opera faces a number of unprecedented challenges. For his part, ...

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New York City Black Cars Must Go ‘Green’

Monday, April 21st, 2008

With fuel prices going up and pollution on the rise, New York City has imposed a new standard for Black Cars (aka Lincoln Town Cars.) Beginning on January 1, 2009 all "black cars" that come into service must get a minimum of 25 miles per gallon while driving in the ...

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Apple Versus New York

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Apple goes after New York City due to a new logo being used to promote green living. Apple is being picky, too, because the logo really isn't that similar. The Big Apple's GreeNYC campaign features an emblem--an apple with a stalk and leaf--that has started to appear on city bus ...

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