The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection

News from Avery! The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection was donated to Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library by Yale Robbins, Henry Robbins, and David Magier in 1986. The collection consists of over 9,200 advertising brochures, floor plans, price lists, and related materials that document residential and commercial real estate development in the five […]

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You spoke, we listened! Email subscription to Journalism Library Blog

You spoke, we listened!  You can now subscribe to the blog via email.  Simply enter your email address and click "Subscribe" at the option on the left side of the blog, below the search box.  Thank you for your feedback and suggestions!  Stay tuned for more improvements to the Journalism Library services… […]

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NYC Board of Elections Data

 Looking for past and upcoming election data for NYC?  Then stay tuned to the Board of Elections in the City of New York websites: NYC Political District Maps (special note:  Political Districts are different from Community Districts!) – http://vote.nyc.ny.us/maps.html Election Results & Statisticcs – http://vote.nyc.ny.us/results.html Election Calendar – http://vote.nyc.ny.us/electioncalendar.html […]

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Service Alert, 10/31-11/1 – Lexis Nexis Academic

Lexis Nexis has scheduled a maintenance outage related to the end of Daylight Savings Time, from October 31st 9:00 pm until November 1st 5:00 am, Eastern Time.  Products affected include Lexis Nexis Academic, Congressional, and Statistical. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and would like to remind you that during this window, […]

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Business License Check from NYC’s DCA

Looking to verify the license number of a business?  NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has an Instant License Check database for the following: Debt Collection Agencies, Electronics Stores, Employment Agencies, Home Improvement Contractors and Salespeople, Locksmiths, Tow Truck Companies, and Used Auto Dealers. The DCA also posts the following lists online: legally operating sidewalk […]

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Statistical Treats for Halloween from the U.S. Census

Did you know that in 2008 Illinois led the country by producing 496 million pounds of pumpkins?  Looking for Halloween-related statistics for an upcoming feature article?  Check out these treats from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Facts for Features & Special Editions.  Trick or Treat! […]

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