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A parking garage in New York's West Village is being converted into luxury condos, with contracts already signed for three units totaling over $100 million. The building, which has served as a garage since the 1930s, will maintain its industrial facade while the rear of the property will be demolished to make way for high-end residences. The completed project will have two penthouses, two townhouse-style residences, and three loft-style homes, with amenities including a doorman, gym, sports court, and parking spaces. The project has attracted local buyers who appreciate the privacy and low-key appearance of the building. [Extracted from the article]

Research universities and hospitals are opposing a proposal by the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) to increase oversight of investigations into fraud and plagiarism. The ORI, which oversees over $40 billion in research funds, is calling for more transparency in research misconduct investigations. However, institutions such as Harvard Medical School argue that their current processes are sufficient and that the proposed changes would constitute government overreach. The debate over who should police researchers has intensified in recent years, with some arguing for more public disclosure of misconduct reports, while others emphasize the need for confidentiality to protect complainants and researchers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the differences between two major blackouts in New York City, one in 1965 and another in 1977. The author, Steven S. Kron, reflects on his experience during the 1965 blackout, where despite the darkness and absence of traffic lights, people drove safely and even helped direct traffic at major intersections. In contrast, the 1977 blackout was marked by fires, looting, and fear. Kron suggests that the sense of shared citizenship and concern for others that existed in 1965 had disappeared by 1977. [Extracted from the article]