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Announces several art exhibitions in New York City for March 1995. Includes `My Andy,' that comprises Deborah Kass' reinventions of various works by Andy Warhol; `American Academy Invitational Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture,' with works by Jack Beal, Sylvia Plimack Mangold and John Wislow; List of museums in New York City. INSET: Melancholy brilliance, by Mark Stevens..

Discusses New York City's procurement system. Department of General Services provision of supplies to agencies; Poor contracting procedures; Different interpretations of contract language; Parking Violations Bureau scandal in 1986; Procurement Policy Board's plan to establish uniform, citywide rules for purchasing; Vanguard Group of printing companies as biggest single supplier; More.

Focuses on an exhibition of works on paper by Dana Schutz, Amy Sillman and Kara Walker at the Sikkema gallery in New York City. Works done with gouache; Jointed cut-paper silhouettes by Walker; Schutz’s faux-naive creatures; Sillman’s improvisational landscapes; Contact information.

The article profiles Paper Source Inc. in Soho, New York City.

A calendar of events for children in the New York City area during November, 2008 is presented which includes a couture-paper-doll workshop at the Museum of the City of New York, a musical performance by Elizabeth Mitchell, and a concert by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Carnegie Hall.

The article reports that authors Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda will demonstrate the art of paper engineering at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Sabuda, who creates pop-up books, will show to children how these books were made. According to Reinhart, the process involved in this kind of craft involves a lot of tricky geometry and physics. The authors will demonstrate in a slide show that includes a shot of their messy West Side studio.

A photograph of a bodega in Bushwick in New York City is presented.

Evaluates two restaurants in New York City that serve Italian dishes. Views on the pizza served at Picasso Cafe; Details on the pasta dishes at Caffe Linda.

Reports on the 2005 Atlantic Yards Smackdown, the belated inauguration of the New York Rock Paper Scissors Society with members of the American Rock Paper Scissors Association in attendance. Description of the Rock Paper Scissors (RPS) game of strategy; Final round showdown between Jason Simmons, a.k.a. Master Roshambollah, a former U.S. champ and Amanda, an unknown who did not give her last name; Victory of Roshambollah.

Traces the Crown Heights riot of 1991 and New York City Mayor David Dinkins' delayed action. Similarity to a pogrom; Attacks of blacks against Jews after the death of Gavin Cato and Yankel Rosenbaum; Phone calls requesting police assistance; Police inaction; Misunderstanding about the nature of the situation; Mayor's disregard of information from the media and Hasidic leaders; Speculations on Dinkins handling of the situation.

Describes the selection processes three New York daily newspapers, the `Times,' the `Post,' and New York `Newsday' used to decide which candidate to support in the New York Democratic mayoral primary.

The article features the design store that sells wallpaper designs named The Future Perfect located in Brooklyn, New York City. It has an extensive lists of designs and patterns of wallpapers including the entire line of Timorous Beasties, a hand-printed-paper company from Scotland known for its intense color palette and ironic images. The design store also helps customers who want to customized and personalized their wallpaper by using the Berlin-based custom-wallpaper house Extra Tapete.

Presents some of the best things to buy in New York City. Children's clothing at Coco & Z store; Ralph Lauren's sneakers at Polo Sport; Wastepaper bags by JaJo; Montblanc's limited edition Traveller writing instrument.

Discusses an auction, at the New York City Museum of Chinese in the Americas, which featured thousands of intricate paper and scrap sculptures crafted by detained Chinese artists. The artists, whose boat ran aground two and a half years ago, being detained in a federal detention center in Pennsylvania; Differing measures of the auction's success.

The article focuses on the "New York Post" tabloid newspaper's editor in chief Col Allan. The author explains how Allan and his colleagues are thought to be somewhat of pirates and non-conformists. Also mentioned are reporter Jared Paul Stern and editor Richard Johnson related to scandals around the paper. The Post's rival paper, "The News," Allan's temper, his sense of humor, gossip columnist Liz Smith, and entrepreneur Rupert Murdoch are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the competition between the New York "Post," and the New York "Daily News," commonly known as the "Tabloid Wars. " Details related to average circulation are provided. The author reports that the "Post" hired an executive of the "Daily News," who subsequently began to shift "Daily News" accounts to the "Post. " Details related to other competitive acts between the tabloids are recounted.

The article focuses on real estate agent Michael Shvo of New York City. Shvo is among the city's most prominent condominium marketers. He relates that buying a condominium unit is as easy as pressing a button. He also asserts that whoever is not innovative is going to fall behind. Shvo has been dubbed "the real-estate assassin" by ABC News.

Reports on how Brian Crumley, a photo-agency art director in Brooklyn, New York, unwittingly became the star of his very own Hallmark Shoebox greeting card. Hallmark's use of a photograph in which Crumley posed for a photographer friend in January 2000; Crumley in an Afro hairstyle that goes way beyond "Welcome Back, Kotter".

Highlights the 'Saint Adolf-Giant-Creation: The Art of Adolf Wölfli,' an art exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. Display of the works of Wölfli; Medium used on the artworks; Theme of the artworks.

Features product offerings from various retail outlets in New York City. Includes businesses selling vintage pens and stationery; Classic menswear; Nursery accessories; House and accessories.

Presents descriptions of Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Elizabeth McCaughey in various New York tabloids. McCaughey's smile and speech style according Maurice Carroll in the May 25, 1994 issue of New York `Newsday'; McCaughey's good looks according to Jeff Greenfield in the May 26, 1994 issue of the `Post.'

This article reviews several products that come in bright colors and that are available in New York City including the Poldo Como chest of drawers at the Conran Shop, decorative toilet paper by Renova paper, and DeLuxe cutlery at the store Moss.

A list of art exhibitions showing in New York City museums and galleries as of February 2013 is presented, including "Joan Semmel: A Lucid Eye," "Zarina: Paper Like Skin" and "Sleeping Eros."

A calendar of art exhibitions in New York City opening in September 2012 is presented including "Jean-Michel Othoniel: My Way" at Brooklyn Museum, "A Long-Awaited Tribute: Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian House and Pavilion" at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and "Josef Albers in America: Painting on Paper" at Morgan Library & Museum.

The article offers information on art exhibitions in New York City for the week of June 13, 2007 including "Emancipatory Action: Paula Trope and the Meninos," at The Americas Society, "Condensation: Five Video Works by Chen Chieh-Jen," by the Asia Society, "21 Positions," at the Austrian Cultural Forum," "Frederico Urbie: Human Nature," at the Chelsea Art Museum, and "Paper," at the Fisher Landau Center For Art.

The article reports on the life of renters at a compound called Ganas in Staten Island. It is indicated that the compound, which is managed by a non-profit organization, serves as an affordable housing that provides members with exclusive benefits like toilet paper and toothpaste. However, a certain resident asserted that the life inside is a mixture of different characters, principles and culture.

Announces the Family Days, an event showing the mathematical art of paper engineering demonstrated by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda held at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City on November 20, 2005.

This article discusses a paper-doll-couture workshop offered to children at the Museum of the City of New York in New York City as part of the exhibition "Paris/New York: Design Fashion Culture, 1925-1940." The children will create their own fashion designs using paper doll materials. Comments are included from Paula Zadigian, a museum representative.

Lists reliable shops located in New York City where a consumer can find out of the ordinary, as well as ordinary items, at the best prices with the best service. Includes Clothing; Children's items; Interiors; Sports; Services; Books and paper; Music; Food; Arts & Crafts; Odds and ends; Vintage items.

The article provides information about events and performances for children taking place in New York City in February 2007. The Gotham Comedy Club hosts Kids 'n Comedy on February 25. "Dandelion," a musical about evolution, is performed by the Paper Bag Players at several locations throughout the city. "Claying Around" is an event sponsored by the Dahesh Museum, taking place on February 24, in which children learn about working with clay to create art.

Presents several art exhibitions held in New York City. "Obsessive Drawing," mysterious and richly detailed works by five self-taught artists held at the American Folk Art Museum through March 19, 2005; "Tree of Paradise: Jewish Mosaics From the Roman Empire," held at Brooklyn Museum through October 28, 2005; "LineAge: Selections Fall 2005," works on paper by nine emerging artists held at the Drawing Center through 29, 2005.

Lists gallery exhibitions in New York City, as of March 28, 2005. Marlene Dumas' paintings and works on paper; Tim Hawkinson's "Uberorgan," a giant musical sculpture; Martin Kippenberger's realist painting from the series "Lieber Maler Male Mix".

Proposes a free Sunday newspaper in New York City. Definition of an alternative newspaper; Reason behind the decision to sell `The Village Voice'; Issue of future proprietorship on the New York Observer; Market for a New York Sunday paper.

Discusses three art exhibitions occuring in New York City during November, 1996. `Leonardo's Codex: A Masterpiece of Science' at the Museum of Natural History; `Plains Indian Drawings 1865-1935' at the Drawing Center; `Antonin Artaud: Works on Paper' at the Museum of Modern Art.

Focuses on events in New York City's mass media industry in 1994. Loss of readers by local paper `Newsday'; Stories covered by the `New York Times'; Low ratings of local television news operations; Network executives' interest in newsmagazine shows; Winner of the National Magazine Award.

The article evaluates art supplies suitable for children available in the New York City area including turquoise felt from Pearl Home and Craft Center, Alex multicolored star crayons from Friedman, and Sulyn Swirl red glitter glue from Paper Presentation.

Recommends commercial products that can be bought in New York City. Kate Larsen's wall paper collection; Solid brass locks from Squire; Olive oil from Capezzana.

Details the history of the publication `Aufbau,' which is published in New York City. Its beginning as a paper that documented the horrors of the Third Reich that now has the German government as a subscriber; Famous contributors to the magazine such as Albert Einstein and Hannah Arendt; The items discussed in the paper; Opinions of publisher Lisa Schwarz; The status of the paper as of January 1997.

The article presents an interview with Vivian Verlaan, shop clerk at Kate's Paperie Co. in New York. Verlaan really love paper and she makes paper jewelry with scissors and X-Acto knives. The big card sellers this year are custom-printed Claudia Calhoun cards and the Robert Sambuda's MoMA pop-up cards. To be good on wrapping gift wrappers, use double-stick tape, and put it in the seams so no flares come off.

Discusses places in New York that offer faxes, computers, copiers and typewriters for those who are away from their office but need access to office equipment.

An interview with Flat Vernacular co-owner Payton Cosell Turner is presented. When asked about designing a home at the Brooklyn Heights in New York City, she mentions that she used wallpapers and foils for the dining room. She adds that the design of the house has improved with the use of a handprinted sticker in the living room and bedroom.

The article offers a look at two weekly newspapers in New York City, the East Hampton "Star" and the Southampton "Press," which have offered news reports on separate sections of the Hamptons for over 100 years. According to the article, when the "Press" decided to begin an East Hampton edition of their paper, a dispute between editors David Rattray and Joseph Louchheim, erupted.

The article reviews the exhibitions "A City on Paper: Saul Steinberg's New York," at the Museum of the City of New York in New York City through March 25, 2006, and "Saul Steinberg: Illuminations," at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City through March 4, 2006.

Features the art exhibit "Peter Paul Rubens: The Drawings," at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and "Cy Twombly: Fifty Years of Works on Paper," at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Role of the artists in the modernism movement; Comparison of the works of Rubens with his contemporaries Vermeer and Rembrandt; Similarities between Rubens and Twombly.

Reports on the advertisements sold by "The New York Times" newspaper as a new source of revenue in New York City. Review of the restaurant owned by restaurateur Bob Giraldi in the paper; Notice accompanied by the usual note in the corrections section; Discount requested by Giraldi for the advertisement.

Presents a listing of art classes offered in New York City for the summer of 1998. Mosaic making; Photography at the International Center of Photography; Handmade paper; Clay sculpture; Others.

Presents four best buys available in New York City for the week of September 23, 1996. Vintage European spritz-dekor pottery at Woodward & Greenstein; Montblanc's line of hand made paper at Montblanc Boutique; Animal shaped bookmarks at the Children's General Store; Lamps with shades featuring scenes of vintage New York at Wolfman-Gold & Good.