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City May Finally Landmark Tin Pan Alley, The Birthplace Of American Popular Music

The LPC is reportedly considering landmarking the exteriors of 47 W. 28th Street, 49 W. 28th Street, 51 W. 28th Street, 53 W. 28th Street, and 55 W. 28th Street, addresses that—as Curbed notes—have lately been on shaky ground. In recent years, they have been advertised for sale for developers looking to build high rises. … Continue reading City May Finally Landmark Tin Pan Alley, The Birthplace Of American Popular Music →

“King of Queens” Star Kevin James Buys Florida Mansion

Kevin James, the former “King of Queens” star, purchased a luxe mansion in Delray Beach, Florida. The 6-bedroom, 7-and-a-half bath beachfront estate, represented by Douglas Elliman, was asking $15.95 million, but the “Hitch” star, 59, scooped it up for $14 million. The 18,906-square-foot oceanfront property features a 5-car attached garage, a heated pool and a … Continue reading “King of Queens” Star Kevin James Buys Florida Mansion →

Amazon Tests Whole Foods Payment System That Uses Hands As ID

Amazon engineers are quietly testing scanners that can identify an individual human hand as a way to ring up a store purchase, with the goal of rolling them out at its Whole Foods supermarket chain in the coming months. Employees at Amazon’s New York offices are serving as guinea pigs for the biometric technology, using … Continue reading Amazon Tests Whole Foods Payment System That Uses Hands As ID →