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Rangers' Drury Buys 'Operation Old School' Target's Central Park Condo for $5.1 M.
It took 18 months for Abraham Pustilnik to renovate his three-bedroom, Canadian-maple-floored apartment in the Century, that twin-towered 1930s Art Deco condominium on Central Park West, which is exactly how long a two-borough undercover investigation dubbed “Operation Old School” lasted before Mr. Pustilnik, his mother, his wife and 12 others were indicted for insurance fraud and grand larceny.
He and his mom, who led an enterprise of illegal New York health clinics and a billing company that filed a decade’s worth of bogus claims with over 60 insurance companies, had to pay $4 million after pleading guilty to corruption charges. But they’ll be all right: That Central Park West apartment has sold for $5. read more »
Fidler Tells M.S.G. What to do With Its Extra Cash
The fight to revoke the nearly $11 million tax break enjoyed by the owners of Madison Square Garden, who also own the Knicks and the Rangers, is on. Both Michael Bloomberg and Christine Quinn want it gone, as do a number of other politicians. This morning, Councilman Lew Fidler distributed this top 10 list of things the owners can do with the money from the tax break:
Hightower's $3.44 M. Hobby
Hightower’s $3.44 M. Hobby
Events for November 29, 2006
The College of Staten Island hosts a dedication and daylong discussion celebrating the legacy of State Senator John Marchi.
Council Members endorse federal legislation that would create a cabinet-level Department of Peace and Nonviolence on the steps of City Hall.
Bill Thompson releases a report on price-gouging by the auto insurance industry at 1 Centre Street.
AIDS activists mark World AIDS Day, rallying near the offices of Hillary Clinton, calling on her to address health care worker shortages in Africa.
New York Rangers players visit families of servicemen serving in Iraq at Fort Hamilton Military Base in Brooklyn.
New Yorkers for Immigration Control and Enforcement hold a memorial for slain actress Adrienne Shelly.
Asia Society hosts a debate entitled "A democratically elected Hamas is still a terrorist organization" at their headquarters.
Tom Suozzi signs an executive order to use green cleaning products in all county facilities in Mineola.
Babylon hosts a public hearing on the adoption of green building codes in Lindenhurst.
Stonewall Democrats host their monthly meeting at the LGBT Center featuring Jim McGreevey and (depending on scheduling) Anthony Weiner.
—Nicole Brydson













