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In closing arguments, the special counsel’s office described Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, as well versed in financial matters and motivated to commit fraud.

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It is part of a federal effort to expand the technology beyond airports. The devices are also being tested in New York and elsewhere.

The White House cited “erratic” behavior by Mr. Brennan, who has frequently been a fierce critic of the president.

A jury found the once-powerful labor leader guilty of accepting a kickback to steer union funds to a hedge fund. The panel continued to deliberate on a conspiracy charge.

While an attempt to seed a lawn in their new backyard was more successful than expected, there are still lots of patchy areas and homeowners are trying to plan ahead for next summer. Their budget won't run to installing artificial turf so they are looking for suggestions on getting… Read More > The post From […]

Here’s a four-story Neo-Grec brownstone in Park Slope that’s had a recent, exhaustive makeover. Located two blocks from Prospect Park at 413 8th Street, the home was built in the 1880s and was redone by interior designer Sheena Murphy of Sheep + Stone in collaboration with architecture firm Frances Mildred.… Read More > The post […]

Figuring out where to squeeze central air conditioning in a century-old brownstone or townhouse can be perplexing even for the most seasoned renovators, especially when the original walls are remaining intact. Single unit central air conditioning systems have basically become obsolete in Brooklyn townhouse renovations, replaced by so-called mini-split systems that… Read More > The […]

Is there a way to strike a balance? This is the question Councilmember Stephen Levin asked both the developers of 80 Flatbush Avenue and the community advocates who had gathered yesterday morning for the City Council’s public hearing, the latest step in the city’s ongoing ULURP process. “What is appropriate… Read More > The post […]

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