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Now that the ghastly winter of 2010 is behind us, we can start looking forward to spending more time outside. For those of us fortunate enough to have a backyard, now is the time to take a walk around and see what needs to be done to revitalize it after the ravages of this past winter. It’s also a perfect time to consider what needs cleaning, painting or replacing. It’s all in this months edition of Get Organized - Beautifying Your Backyard.

When I heard DUMBO, I thought elephant. Everyone loved Walt Disney’s loveable flying elephant. Little did I realize that DUMBO was an area in Brooklyn, and what an amazing and diversified neighborhood it is. From it’s humble beginning’s in the ‘70’s, to it’s SOHO like community of 2010, we’ll trace it’s roots, and take a virtual visit to the annual BKLYN DESIGNS exhibition.

The Boys of Summer are back! It was only a matter of time before the New York Yankees, returned to dominance. With an amazing 2009 season that brought yet another a World Series championship, the Yanks continue to keep us watching. The history of the Yankees is peppered with successes, failures, greed, and legends. In this months issue we’ll travel back to an earlier day, 1903 and trace their growth and change along the way.

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DUMBO

Not Just an Elephant Anymore

DUMBO, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is one of Brooklyn’s fastest growing and most exciting up-and-coming neighborhoods. Already rivaling Soho as a cultural and artistic center, DUMBO has undergone a major transformation over the last few years with low-rent artist’s lofts giving way to high rise coops and condos. The 8 INTERIOR NEW YORK I MAY 2010

apparent gentrification of the neighborhood could ultimately be its undoing, but for now the neighborhood remains a cultural Mecca for the artists that put it on the map.

Until the turn of the century, DUMBO was primarily a manufacturing district that made cardboard boxes and Brillo pads. How then did it become the cultural center of Brooklyn?

The answer is- cheap lofts. Starting in the 1970’s, starving artists began to move into the area seeking low rent spaces in which to work. In fact, the name DUMBO was coined in 1978 in the hopes that it would be sufficiently unattractive so as to deter investors from the area and keep the rents low.

The problem is- it didn’t work. As rents in Manhattan rose, this little neighborhood in Brooklyn became increasingly attractive to others seeking an inexpensive place to live.

Unfortunately, there may come a day when the starving artists are priced out of the area altogether, as new commercial and residential buildings seem to go up by the day, and fill up just as fast. For now the areas largest developers seem to be sympathetic to the needs of the artistic community, and a city Department of Housing, Preservation, and Development program has been started to help artists purchase spaces when their buildings convert to coops and condos.

Several factors have contributed to the rise of DUMBO, not the least of which being its location. Nestled at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, and just 5 minutes from downtown Manhattan, this picturesque neighborhood offers stunning views of the lower Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and the East River. Add to this its antique cobblestone streets and its two waterfront parks, and it’s not hard to see what is driving people to the area in droves.

Attractions The waterfront parks, in particular, are exceptionally beautiful and really have to be seen to be believed. They remain undiscovered jewels to many New Yorkers, but Brooklyn Bridge Park and Empire Ferry State Park are truly breathtaking locations to sit back and enjoy the view. Whether by day, at

sunset, or even to view the nighttime skyline of Manhattan, even the most jaded New Yorker should be properly awed by the architectural wonder of our great city.

Another great draw of the waterfront is the Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Originally built by the

Elephant Art Using her massive trunk to hold brushes, Dondi the elephant paints and showcases her artistic prowess. A presentation by the renowned artist Vitaly Komar who established an elephant art academy in Thailand with fellow artist Alex Melamid at the DUMBO Arts Festival.

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The waterfront parks, in particular, are exceptionally beautiful and really have to be seen to be believed.

Lorillard family in 1870, this former tobacco customs inspection center is now a premier outdoor entertainment venue used for performances, concerts, special events, and even weddings. On its face, it looks like an unfinished church or the ruins of a Welsh abbey, but with the Brooklyn Bridge towering over its roofless walls, this 25,000 square foot space is a spectacular venue in which to take in any event.

And events there are! DUMBO’s waterfront, and the Tobacco Warehouse itself, draw tens of thousands of visitors a year for a reason- there is always something going on. Throughout the summer Brooklyn Bridge park plays host to “Movies with a View,” a free movie series that takes place each Thursday in July and August. With the movie screen placed against the edge of the river, this theme-based selection of films is screened with 10 INTERIOR NEW YORK I MAY 2010

the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan serving as the back wall of the theatre.

After the movie series ends, the Annual Sculpture Show takes place featuring exhibits by dozens of artists and spanning the length of both parks. Coinciding with the end of the Sculpture Show is the DUMBO Art Under the Bridge festival which takes place this year from September 26-28th, encompassing both parks, as well as 30 city blocks of live art, performances, light installations, and more. The Tobacco Warehouse is also used in BK Fashion Weekend in October, a three day fashion extravaganza featuring runway shows by Brooklyn designers.

The parks aside, DUMBO has a great many other attractions which bring in both the natives and tourists alike. Not the least of these are the areas numerous art galleries. Of particular importance are the BAC Gallery and the Dumbo Arts Center, but to fully appreciate what the neighborhood has to offer we recommend taking in the First Thursday Gallery Walk, which takes place on the first Thursday of every month and features more than 30 participating galleries.

Other attractions in the neighborhood include the St. Ann’s Warehouse (another famous performance space), the River Café, Grimaldi’s Pizza, the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, Jacque Torres Chocolate, and Olga Bloom’s Bargemusic, a floating venue for classical music.

By far, DUMBO’s greatest annual draw comes in the fall

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with its annual Art Under the Bridge festival. This three day event takes place at the end of September and draws an annual crowd of over 150,000. The festival encompasses the entire neighborhood including both Empire Fulton State Park and Brooklyn Bridge with over a hundred featured artists opening their galleries to the public, in addition to all the art that goes on in the streets, lobbies, elevators, parks, storefronts and even on the water.

For those of you looking to visit the DUMBO area a bit sooner than September, the annual BKLYN DESIGNS exhibition will be taking place from May 7th through May 9th. The event is billed as “New York’s premier exhibition of designers of contemporary furnishings and accessories made and designed in Brooklyn.” It will feature the work of 30 wellestablished designers, as well as 10 up-and-coming designers who will display their work for the first time. In addition to home furnishings, BKLYN DESIGNS features the latest in lighting and home decor from Brooklyn’s cutting-edge design scene.

The goal of the exhibition is to entertain and inspire the general public, as well as the thousands of interior designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are expected to attend. In addition to the exhibits, the show will feature panel discussions, parties, dining specials, and “Green Design Awards.”

BKLYN DESIGNS will even have a few features for the little ones. On May 9th, Mother’s Day, parents are encouraged to bring their children to the Kids Lounge, an interactive area showcasing the latest in fun and functional designs for children.

Mother’s Day will also coincide with the annual Spring Fling at the newly-opened Brooklyn Bridge Park. Throughout the day, a fee shuttle bus will transport families from BKLYN DESIGNS to the Spring Fling, where they can participate in arts and crafts, music, games, and all the other various goings-on in the park.

In addition, restaurants in and around DUMBO will feature specially-priced Mother’s Day brunch menus for BKYLN DESIGNS attendees.

BKLYN DESIGNS 2010 will take place at St. Ann’s Warehouse at 38 Water Street (between Main St. and Dock St.). It can be reached by taking the F train to York St., or the A or C train to High St. For a complete list of exhibitors and events, or to buy tickets, go to www.bklyndesigns.com. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door. There is a student discount; tickets are $10 for students with a valid student ID.

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The New York Yankees A History in Brief

What can I say about the New York Yankees that will not sound like a clichĂŠ? The answer is: probably nothing. They are the most celebrated, venerated, acclaimed, distinguished, and probably derided baseball team of all time. Even people who hate them have to admit that (deep down) they know they are the greatest team to ever play the game.

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he long and storied history of the New York Yankees is, frankly, too long and storied to be properly described here.

What follows is really the bare-bones of the team’s history: a highlight reel, if you will.

The fact of the matter is that the history of this great team could easily encompass one or several books, and we simply don’t have that much space in this magazine. Hopefully, there won’t be any glaring omissions, but please excuse us if there are.

Early History The history of New York City’s greatest sports team actually began in Baltimore, Maryland. The team that would eventually become the Yankees was founded as the Baltimore Orioles in 1901 before moving to New York City in 1903.

A feud between the National League’s New York Giants And the then-Orioles preceded the team’s move to New York City. To make a long story short, during the 1902 season the National League Giants had begun to raid the Orioles for players.

The American League put a stop to this when they took control of the Orioles, and a “peace conference” was subsequently held to end the dispute. In a 15-to-1 vote, the Major League owners decided to let the “junior circuit” American League establish a franchise in New York. The Giant’s owner, John t. Bush, was the lone vote against the move.

Having been given permission to move to New York City, the team from Baltimore still had to find a location for their ballpark.

Several choices were blocked by the Giant’s, and the team ended up at Hilltop Park. The hastily constructed, all-wood ballpark was actually located on one of the highest spots on the island of Manhattan (at 168th Street and Broadway). The high-altitude location gave rise to the team’s new name: the New York Highlanders.

The team’s most successful year as the Highlanders came in 1904, which was historically significant for several reasons.

First, despite losing the pennant in the final game of the series to the Boston Americans, the Highlanders’ participation in the pennant race caused the Giants to announce that they would not play in the World Series (presumably because they didn’t want to play against the Highlanders). It would be 90 years before the World Series was skipped again when the 1994 strike shortened that season. Second, the 1904 season was the last time that Boston would beat the Yankees in a

pennantdeciding game until 2004.

Finally, 1904 was the year that pitcher Jack Chesbro set a single-season pitching record 41 wins, a record which stands to this day.

In 1911, relations between the Giants and the Highlanders/ Yankees took an unexpected turn when the Polo Grounds burned down. The Highlanders allowed the Giants to use Hilltop Park during their park’s reconstruction. The Giants returned the favor and allowed the Highlanders to play at the newly rebuilt Polo Grounds beginning in 1913.

The Highlanders move from Hilltop Park caused the team to change their name, as “Highlanders” no longer applied. Already in use as a nickname, the “Yankees” officially became the team’s

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name in April of 1913.

Shortly after the move, the team’s owners, Frank J. Farrell and William S. Devery, found themselves in financial dire straits. In 1915, they were forced to sell the team to Colonel Jacob Ruppert and Captain Tillinghast L’Hommedieu Huston for a reported $1.25 million.

Ruppert, in particular, was a man of considerable wealth (having inherited a brewery fortune) and wisely chose to use that fortune to build one of the greatest stadiums, and one of the greatest teams, the world has ever seen.

The House that Ruth Built Built at considerable financial risk by the then owners of the team, Tillinghast Huston and Jacob Ruppert, Yankee Stadium was a gamble. With a $2.5 million price tag, the 60,000 seat stadium was built at twice the capacity of most of the other baseball venues of the time. The entire cost of building the stadium was paid by Huston and Rupert, who banked on Babe Ruth to draw in the crowds.

As legend has it, the stadium was built for Babe Ruth, with its right field shortened to accommodate Babe Ruth’s hitting style. As truth would have it, the design probably had more to do with the

set in 1921.

Gehrig’s record setting career actually began several years earlier, when he first got up to bat as a pinch hitter on June 15, 1923. On June 1, 1925, Gehrig began his record streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. This record would stand for 56 years until it was finally broken by Cal Ripken Jr. in 1995.

Gehrig broke his own RBI record in 1931,

shape of the plot of land on which the stadium sits, which is an irregular octagon. The designer’s plans to extend the right field upper tiers also necessitated a short right field.

In any case, the design gave Yankee Stadium a uniquely intimate feel for such a large space. It also made it notoriously hard to hit home runs from center field and left field. Known as “death valley,” even Babe Ruth lost a few home runs to these cavernous spaces.

Having gambled everything on Babe Ruth’s drawing power, the team’s owners were far from disappointed. On opening day, April 18, 1923, Babe Ruth hit the stadium’s first home run, a three-run shot that helped defeat the Boston Red Sox, his former team. The Yankees routinely drew crowds of up to 80,000 in these early days. The crowds were so large, in fact, that fans often had to be turned away. The Yankees went on to win their first World Series later that year, beginning their legendary winning streak.

In 1927, Babe Ruth would solidify his place in baseball history by setting the long-standing league record of 60 home runs in one season. !927 was actually a historic year for the team for many reasons, not the least of which being the team’s lineup, nicknamed “Murderers Row.” This team is widely considered the best to ever play the sport, although Yankee teams from other years arguably vie for this title. During the 1927 season, the Yankees set an American League record with110 wins and only 44 losses. They also swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in four straight games during the 1927 World Series, a feat they would repeat against the Chicago Cubs in 1932.

The latter series is famous for Babe Ruth’s famous “Called Shot” in which he pointed to the center field bleachers before hitting a home run in the same direction.

Lou Gehrig 1927 was also significant because it was the first big season for another legendary Yankees’ player- Lou Gehrig. In 1927, Gehrig batted .373 with 218 hits. Of these hits: 52 were doubles, 18 were triples, and 47 were home runs. He also had175 RBI’s for the season, beating the Babe’s record of 171

with 184, an American League record to this day.

One of baseball’s most prolific hitters, Gehrig had 509 RBI’s during a particularly good three-season stretch, a feat that has yet to be duplicated. He also holds the record for the most career grand slams (at 23), and was the first player to ever hit four home runs in one game. (It was almost five, but Athletics center fielder Al Simmons made a leaping catch on a long fly ball at the center field fence.)

Despite his hitting prowess, Lou Gehrig had to live most of his career in the shadow of Babe Ruth. After hitting the 700th home run of his career, Babe Ruth finally retired in 1934. His departure gave Gehrig only one year in the spotlight before another player came along to steal it away: Joe DiMaggio.

With DiMaggio’s help, the team would go on to win a then unheard of four consecutive World Series titles from 1936 to 1939. Unfortunately, by the time 1939 came around, Lou Gehrig was forced to retire due to the illness that now commonly bears his name.

Perhaps the most notable, and certainly the most touching, event in Yankee Stadium’s history took place on July 4, 1939.

Dubbed “Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day,” it was the day that the ALS stricken Gehrig delivered his famous “Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth” speech. He passed away two years later at the age of 37.

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A mere two months after the 1941 World Series, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and many Yankees players, including Joe DiMaggio, went off to war.

Despite missing some of their best players, the Yankees still managed to pulled-off a win in the 1943 World Series versus the Cardinals. After a brief warYankees Lou Gehrig scores head first in the fourth as Joe Harriss throw gets away from catcher Hank Severied of the Senators The Umpire is Nalin Yanks Beat Senators 3-2 time slump, the team reached the World Series again in 1947 under the leadership of coach Bucky Harris, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers for the second time.

Yankees were back at it again in 1941 with the first of five victories versus the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1941 was also a banner year for the Yankees because it was the year that Joe DiMaggio had hits in 56 consecutive games, which is still the major league record.

DiMaggio’s hitting streak came to an end on July 17, 1941 when he went 0-for-3 in a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians. During the game, great fielding plays by Indians third baseman Ken Keltner robbed DiMaggio of hits on two separate occasions. DiMaggio went on to hit in the next 16 straight 26 INTERIOR NEW YORK I MAY 2010

Casey Stengel’s Yankees In 1949, Harris was replaced as manger by Casey Stengel, which was considered an odd move at the time. Stengel had a reputation for being something of a clown, and for routinely managing inferior teams. Despite this reputation, the Yankees would go on to have their greatest success under his leadership.

During the twelve years he managed the team, the Yankees won ten pennants and seven World Series. They also set a record that stands to this day by winning five consecutive World Series from 1949-’53.

The success of the team during this time was largely due to a new roster of now legendary players including: center fielder Mickey Mantle, catcher Yogi Berra, and pitcher Whitey Ford.

Joe DiMaggio retired in 1951.

The Yankees World Series streak ended in 1954 when the Indians won the pennant with an American League record 111 wins. The following year marked the one and only time the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the World Series.

The Dodgers had lost the series during their previous five match-ups with the Yankees, and would lose to them again the following year. In fact, the Yankees pitcher Don Larsen pitched the only perfect post-season game in World Series history in Game Five of the 1956 series.

Maris and Mantle: the 60’s M&M’s In 1960, the Yankees acquired a young outfielder named Roger Maris. Almost instantly, Maris became one of the team’s great assets, leading the league in RBIs, slugging percentage,

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home run race due to a severe hip infection. By the end of the season, Maris broke Babe Ruth’s record of 60 home runs, having hit 61.

Controversy ensued after the MLB Commissioner Ford Frick (a personal friend of Babe Ruth) decided that separate home run records needed to be kept because Ruth had played a 154-game season, while Maris had played in 162 games. This decision was finally overturned 30 years later, and Maris was given the title. He lost the title to Mark McGwire in 1998, but still holds the American League record.

The Dark Ages On Nov. 2, 1964, CBS purchased an 80% stake in the Yankees for $11.2 million. (They later bought the additional 20%.) This event preceded what was undoubtedly one of the worst collapses in the history of baseball. The team, while owned by CBS, never went to the World Series. In 1966, they finished in last place for the first time in over fifty years. The next season, they finished next to last.

Many reasons have been given for the collapse of the team, but the main factor seems to be the team’s failure to find fresh talent to replace the aging members of the team. This problem was only exacerbated by the introduction of the major league amuteur draft system, which prevented the team from simply hiring any player they wanted.

and extra base hits. By the end of the season, he won a Golden Glove and became the American League MVP. He also finished second, in terms of home runs, behind Mickey Mantle, setting up one of the greatest home run races of all time the following season.

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Enter Steinbrenner CBS finally gave up and sold the Yankees to a group of investors, led by ship-building mogul George Steinbrenner on January 3, 1973. Steinbrenner and his associates paid a reported $8.7 million for the team. By the end of the year, Steinbrenner bought out all but one of his partners, Mike Burke, who continued to hold a minority share of the franchise until the 1980’s.

Steinbrenner’s first order of business was to repair the aging stadium, which had fallen into severe disrepair. The problem was finding another place for the Yankees to play during the renovations. The Mets initially refused to let the Yankees play at Shea Stadium, but were forced to relent after Mayor John Lindsay stepped in and the city bought Yankee Stadium. Since the city already owned Shea, the Mets had no choice but to let the Yankees play there. The renovations took two years and cost a reported $160 million.

Aside from getting the stadium remodeled, Steinbrenner’s other major innovation was the development of the modern free agency system. His first move in this direction was to hire star pitcher James Augustus “Catfish” Hunter away from Oakland, followed by the acquisition of Billy Martin as manager. These new additions helped the Yankees reach the 1976 World Series,

where they were roundly defeated by the Cincinnati Reds.

The following year, Steinbrenner made his greatest acquisition to date, picking up Oakland outfielder Reggie Jackson. Jackson’s inclusion in the team caused controversy almost immediately.

Jackson insulted the Yankees captain, Thurman Munson, during spring training, and also had bad blood with Billy Martin, who had defeated Jackson’s team in the 1972 playoffs. A feud between Steinbrenner, Martin and Jackson lasted throughout Jackson’s tenure with the Yankees, a major consequence of which was that Martin was hired and fired by Steinbrenner five times during a 13 year period.

In spite of the problems, the Yankees once again won the World Series in 1977. Jackson’s outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the MVP award, and the nickname, “Mr. October.”

In 1978, the Yankees had one of their greatest come-backs, going from being 14 ½ games behind the Red Sox (whom they rivaled throughout the 70’s) to only four games behind them by the beginning of September. What followed became known as the “Boston Massacre,” in which the Yankees crushed the Red Sox in all four games. The teams ended up tied for the season, and the Yankees finished off their triumphant comeback by defeating the Red Sox in a one game playoff, and winning the World Series versus the Dodgers. This win gave the Yankees their 22nd World Championship.

The Long Slump The Dodgers got their revenge in 1981, when they defeated the Yankees in the World Series 4 games to 2. This was,

unfortunately, the last time the Yankees would see a World Championship series for many years.

Despite having a great offensive team, with many notable players including Dave Winfield, Rickey Henderson, Mike Pagliarulo, Steve Sax, and Jesse Barfield, the team fell short on the defensive side, particularly the pitching staff. By the end of the 80’s, the offensive side of the team also began to collapse, with injuries taking out many of the team’s best players. In 1990, the team had their worst showing since 1966, finishing in last place.

Back at the Top The team’s fortunes began to change after Steinbrenner made some controversial moves. By uncovering damaging information on Dave Winfield, Steinbrenner was able to suspend Winfield from the day-to-day operations of the team when he made this information public. Following this move, a coherent program to develop talent through the farm system was implemented.

This new strategy resulted in the development of some great players including: Bernie Williams, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera.

Following the 1994 strike, Steinbrenner made another smart but controversial move by hiring Joe Torre as manger. Despite a mediocre reputation, Torre was a good fit for the team and led them to another great winning streak. In 1996, the team won their first American League East title in 15 years. They went on to defeat the Atlanta Braves in the World Series, their first World Championship victory in 18 years.

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back with a vengeance in 1998. They won a record 114 regular season games, and went on to sweep the Padres in the World Series. They also set a MLB record with their 125 combined regular and postseason victories. The Yankees followed up their spectacular 1998 performance with another World Series Championship in 1999, this time defeating their chief rivals, the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees also won the World Series in 2000, this time against the New York Mets. This Subway World Series was the first since 1956. The Mets only managed to win one game, the result of which was that they managed to snap the Yankees fourteen game World Series winning streak.

2001 was a particularly emotional year for the team.

Following the devastating attacks of September 11th , the team went on to win the pennant for the fourth straight year. Despite the groundswell of support for the New York City team, they lost the World Series in the seventh game to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The team went to the World Series again in 2003, after defeating the Red Sox in the play-offs. Like in 2001, they lost the series in game seven, this time to the Florida Marlins. In 2004, the Yankees once again faced the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS, but this time the Red Sox won. This series marked the end of the Curse of the Bambino and the first time a professional baseball team blew a 3-0 lead to lose a best-of-seven series.

The Yankees continued to win the AL East title until 1997, when their 9-year streak was ended by a defeat by the Cleveland Indians.

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The End of an Era 2008 marked the last year that the Yankees played in the House that Ruth built. The stadium ended its historic 85-year run on September 21, 2008, with the Yankees beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. This is ironic considering the fact that the Yankees were originally called the Baltimore Orioles, having been from Baltimore before relocating to New York.

Many Yankee greats showed up for the team’s final game in the stadium, including Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, Whitey Ford, and Goose Gossage. Before the game, the fans got a chance to walk around the field and see the old Yankee greats. Julia Ruth Stevens, Babe Ruth’s adopted daughter, threw out the first pitch.

Perhaps the most touching part of the Yankee send-off came after the game ended. In the decidedly low-key final moments, Derek Jeter, the team’s captain, came to the microphone to say a few words which seemed unprepared and to come from the heart. After thanking the fans, he and his teammates walked around the field with their hats held high in the air in a final salute to the House that Ruth Built.

Over the years, the Yankees have won more World Series Championships than any other team, 27 in total, undoubtedly making them the greatest team ever to play the game. Their most recent World Series victory came during the inaugural year at their new home, which is also called Yankee Stadium. The original Yankee Stadium is currently undergoing demolition, but Yankees early victory at their new home bodes-well for the future of this iconic team. .

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Remaking of A New York Apartment Carol Kapusinsky Design Consultants

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Design Consultants prides itself on its well appointed spaces that reflect the client’s personality. The key to good design is listening to your client; then interpreting

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his small New York apartment was transformed into a little piece of sophistication serenity.

Moldings were added to give scale to the 8 foot ceiling. A monochromatic scheme of taupe gray created the serene backdrop for the abstract art. A custom designed wall unit took care of the state of the art media center. Draperies framed the skyline while Asian influences reflected the calm. A wonderful respite from the stress of a long day.

with your talent, knowledge and experience. One must always be professional, organized and flexible at all times. Our projects always reflect warm and inviting spaces that are practical and classic with today’s lifestyles in mind.

Each client brings a different sense of taste and a different approach to life. It matters not the style- what mattes is the talent and the ability to create and execute the projects. “To me that is good design:, always being creative and with an open mind”.

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The outdoor areas of your home can be treacherous at night. Many unsuspected dangers lurk in your own front yard, especially if you can’t see them. Front steps, cracks, crevices, lawn ornaments, and even children’s toys lay in wait to trip you up. Trip and fall accidents can have major and lasting consequences, believe me. I still have a crooked finger from one such accident that happened over ten years ago!

Let There Be Light!

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uman beings are diurnal; our eyes are adapted to seeing in the daylight, and our vision is therefore limited in lowlight situations. This is especially true when you are going from a well lit area, like the interior of your home, to a dark area, like outside it at night. It takes a few moments for your pupils to adjust. Consequently, it is important to give your eyes all the help you can. Having a light at the top of your stoop is vitally important.

Not only will give your eyes a little extra help, but it will also illuminate your stairs, assuming you have them.

Having a light at the top of your stoop is also important in case of emergency. If you have to call EMS, it is important for the ambulance workers to be able to find your house easily and to safely remove your sick or injured family member from the house.

If the light at the top of your house is not sufficient to illuminate your house numbers, consider getting a small spotlight that you can direct up at the numbers. In case of emergency, you want the firemen or ambulance workers to be able to locate your house as quickly as possible.

Aside from your stoop, there are probably plenty of other outdoor areas of your property that could stand some nocturnal illumination: namely, paths or walkways leading away from your house, or toward your backyard. These pathways tend to be made of cobblestones or other materials with some irregularities. The simplest way to illuminate walkways is by using a series of solar lights placed at regular intervals along the path.

Solar lights charge up during the day using energy from the sun, and come on automatically when it gets dark out. They tend to remain functional for many years, and require no external energy source. This means they won’t add one dime to your energy bill.

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In addition, many solar lights are beautifully designed. They come in a wide variety of styles (from the more traditional to the sculptural) which makes it easy to find a set that will compliment and enhance the visual appeal of your home.

In fact, solar lights are a good idea for any area of your property where you need a little extra illumination. The major drawbacks are that they don’t tend to be terribly bright and they may loose some potency as the night wears on. If you want something brighter, consider getting a motion-sensing halogen light.

Motion-sensing lights are actually a good way to illuminate particularly dark areas of your property for the sake of both safety and convenience. If there are areas of your property that you use sporadically, but need a good amount of light when you do use them, then motion-sensing lights are the answer.

The front of your garage is a good example. Once you’ve pulled your car into your garage at night, a motion-sensing light will make it easy to find your way into your house.

Motion sensing lights are also a good option for anyone who is concerned about burglars. Most criminals want to avoid detection. If they are sneaking around your house and suddenly find themselves illuminated by a giant spotlight, chances are they will move on to an easier target. In addition, motion sensing lights placed on your property will make it virtually impossible for anyone to sneak up on you. If you go outside, only to find that the light is on, then you will know someone is there.

Another area of your property that may require lighting is your backyard, especially if you plan to entertain at night.

Nighttime barbeques are commonplace in the warmer months, so it’s important to have some lights around any seating areas and the barbeque itself. For these types of areas, you may want 40 INTERIOR NEW YORK I MAY 2010

to go with lighting that is both functional and decorative.

Chinese lanterns and strings of decorative lights are a particularly nice idea for these areas. They create the desired ambiance while simultaneously creating a border for your dining area. They can be strung from posts, trees, eaves, or around the porch. Many of these types of lights take batteries, or can be plugged into an outlet. Just make sure that whatever type you buy is rated for outdoor use.

Tiki torches, candles, and kerosene lanterns are also a good idea for creating the desired atmosphere for a party. Like solar lights, they require no electricity (although tiki torches and kerosene lanterns do require fuel). The only concern with these types of lights is that they do pose a fire hazard. Be sure to place them in areas where they are not likely to be knocked over and to extinguish the flames before going inside. If you don’t want to take the chance of messing around with open flames, try some LED lights (which usually take batteries) in lieu of candles.

Finally, regarding any exterior lights that do require electricity, keep in mind that all outdoor wiring must be grounded, water resistant, and approved for outdoor use.

Installing most low-voltage lights makes an easy do-it-yourself project. While some lights will have to be mounted, many will require nothing more than a simple plug-in. You may be able to conceal the wires behind vegetation or under a bush. If not, simply remove your sod, lay the wire down, and tamp the sod back down.

To install lights that are not simple plug-ins, or high-voltage lights, it’s probably best to consult a professional.

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pring has sprung. The birds are singing, the trees are blooming, and chances are that you are looking to spend more time outdoors. If you are lucky enough to have a backyard, deck, patio or any other outdoor space, now is the perfect time to spruce it up. The weather is great for it, and you could probably stand the exercise after being cooped-up in the house all winter.

And speaking of the winter- this one was a particularly nasty! Given the record snowfall we had here in New York, there’s a fair possibility that your outdoor space is a little worse for wear. The first thing you should probably do is to take the time to walk around your property and check for any real damage.

Your house may have lost some shingles, siding, masonry, stonework, or even bricks, so getting any necessary repairs done should be your top priority.

While you are inspecting your property, it would also be a good idea to clean your gutters and drains, which may have become clogged with leaves

over the course of the winter.

As for your back deck, if you have one, this is probably also covered with leaves and various other debris, so begin by sweeping it off or hosing it down. While you are at it, check for any protruding nails or loose boards. These can usually be fixed by simply nailing the protruding nails back into place, or pounding in an extra nail or two to fix a loose board.

If your deck seems particularly grimy, you may need to give it a thorough cleaning. The easiest (but most expensive) way would be to call a professional deck cleaning company. They use pressure washers and usually charge around 500 bucks, which seems a little pricey for something you can do yourself.

The cheapest solution for cleaning a dingy deck would be to use a simple mixture of one gallon of hot water mixed with one cup of laundry detergent and a half cup of chlorine bleach. Scrubbing your deck with this mixture will remove the grime, as well as killing any fungus or mildew that has developed. Once you

have thoroughly cleaned your deck, it would also be a good time to spray, or brush on, some watersealing solution.

If you have any furniture in your yard, this could probably also use a thorough cleaning.

Start with your ubiquitous plastic lawn chairs. If they started out white, they probably took on a decidedly grey patina over the winter. To return them to their previous state, use a cleaning product with some bleach. Simply spray it on and let it sit for five to ten minutes before wiping it off.

As for your other plastic furniture, any all-purpose household cleaner in a spray bottle will do.

To clean wicker furniture, use a simple mixture of dish detergent and water. This is best done with a rag so that you can really get into the cracks and crevices. Just make sure that the furniture is completely dry before use, or you may cause damage.

This mixture can also be used on weather-resistant outdoor furniture with cushions. Simply put it in a spray bottle to spotclean any dirty areas.

If you have any iron furniture that acquired a lot of rust over the winter, the process for repairing it is a bit more involved (though not very difficult). First, begin giving the piece a good scrub with a wire brush (and maybe some sandpaper) to remove the rust and any flaking paint chips. Next, apply a coat of metal primer to the piece.

Once that is dry, you can repaint the piece any color you like and have it looking as good as new.

Finally, with respect to cleaning, comes the grill. If you have a charcoal model, making sure that last year’s ashes have been dumped is a good place to start. After that, give the whole thing a good wipe-down inside and out. Whether you have a charcoal or gas grill, it is easier to clean the actual grill top while the grill is hot. The first time you use your grill during the season, wait until it is hot and scrub it thoroughly with a wire brush.

Afterwards, wait about ten minutes or so for the debris to burn off before cooking your food.

If you have a gas grill, it is also important to make

sure that the propane tank’s connection is still safe. To test the connection, take some water mixed with dish detergent and brush it over the connection. Turn on the gas and see if any bubbles begin to appear. If they do, the connection is not safe and needs to be replaced.

Now that everything is clean and tidy, the fun stuff can

begin. Adding decorative touches to your outdoor space can be a very inexpensive way to give your yard personality and visual interest. Specifically, I mean small things: weather resistant throw pillows for your wicker furniture, wind chimes, glass bottles, candles (preferably citronella), Chinese lanterns, tiki torches, inexpensive resin sculpture and garden ornaments, decorative solar lights, a container water garden or waterfall, outdoor area rugs, inexpensive (but colorful) place mats and table settings, decorative bamboo screens, and birdhouses and/or feeders. The point is to use your imagination. Just make sure you get things that you like and that make you happy.

If you have a little more money to spend, the sky is the limit. You could invest thousands, or even tens of thousands, to build an outdoor kitchen. A fully equipped kitchen- complete with stereo system, flat screen TV, center island, sink and refrigerator- could set you back as much as $35,000. For those of us who are less well-off, a very nice gas grill with a side range 48 INTERIOR NEW YORK I MAY 2010

and prep area can be purchased for a few thousand dollars.

Add to that a few hundred dollars for a small all-weather fridge and a wheeled cart for transporting your food, and you’ve got a much cheaper alternative. If you have the money, other good things to get include: a hammock, an all-weather sofa or chaise lounge, and a canopy (with or without optional screens) for your dining area.

Finally, no discussion of sprucing up your outdoor area would be complete without at least some acknowledgement of plants and planting. Spring is the ideal time to plant just about everything if you want to give it the best chance to grow to its full potential. Last frost in New York City comes around April 15th, so any time after that you are good to go.

Grass seed, in particular, should be laid as early as possible to give it the best chance to take hold before the long, hot summer. Perennials should also be planted in spring because they are slow growing and probably won’t reach their full potential until the following year anyway. Annuals only last one year, and should likewise be planted in early spring so that you can get the maximum possible enjoyment out of them before they die off in the fall.

Even if your outdoor space includes no garden or green grassy area, consider planting a container garden or at least getting a few hanging baskets. Almost anything that can be grown in the ground can be grown in an appropriate sized container. Theoretically, you are spending time outside to be in a more natural environment. Flowers and plants help create some semblance of such an environment, even in a place as decidedly unnatural as New York City.

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M2L ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2010 GENUINE DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

Students Across the Country Vie for $8,500 in Scholarship Awards

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or the past twenty years, M2L (www.m2lcollection. com) – a furniture importer and distributor specializing in European design – has been dedicated to finding and sourcing truly iconic pieces that define the classic modern aesthetic. Committed to promoting the value of genuine design, M2L is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Genuine Design Competition, developed in conjunction with Ruth Lynford, founder of NY Eleven. After reviewing student video submissions from across the country, M2L awarded four students with $8500 in scholarships and two students with honorable mentions for the most compelling Public Service Announcements on the topic of genuine design.

Michael Manes, founder of M2L, launched the Genuine Design website (www.genuinedesign.com) 10 years ago as a vehicle to promote authenticity in the modern furniture profession. Cultural acceptance of knockoffs erodes the legal concept of intellectual property and destroys entire industries, yet reproductions of 20th century furniture are still commonplace and continue to elude many intelligent consumers and even the occasional design buff. Passionate about this issue, M2L partnered with NY Eleven to create the Genuine Design Scholarship to educate students about knockoffs and their harmful impact on the design industry.

The 2010 Genuine Design Competition was open to design students across the country and based around the concept of a Public Service Announcement. Students were asked to create original, short videos (1-3 minutes long) on the topic of genuine design and why furniture designers deserve the right to copyright and protect their work against knockoffs. Entries were 52 INTERIOR NEW YORK I MAY 2010

reviewed by a jury of distinguished design journalists and professionals including: David McFadden, curator, Museum of Arts and Design; Laurel Petriello, web editor, Interior Design; Nicole Haddad, design editor, New York Spaces; and Karen Shalett, editor in chief, DC Modern Luxury. The judges based their decisions on the level of creativity, originality, and impact of the message presented in the video.

The first-prize winner and recipient of the $3,500 scholarship award, Katherine Dabkowski, is an Interior Design student at Arizona State University. Her impactful PSA discusses intellectual property and the various moral and legal issues associated with unauthorized reproductions from trademark infringement to deceptive advertising. The judges were impressed with her message that stresses the importance of buying from authorized dealers and the call to action for both designers and clients to be responsible and conduct research before making important design buying decisions.

Second-prize winner Sarah Muchow is an Interior Design major at the New York School of Interior Design and was selected to receive the $2,500 scholarship. Her video draws thoughtful parallels between the rights of recording artists and the rights of furniture designers and licensed manufacturers.

The judges were drawn to her personal narrative that utilizes freehand sketches, internet shopping, and the pages of a design history book.

Marita Montes, studying Interior Design at the Fashion

Institute of Technology in New York, won third prize and the $1,500 scholarship award. She produced a clever movie trailer about furniture coming to New York to stand up for their intellectual property rights. According to the judges, it was clear that Montes spent many hours shooting the “Genuine Design” trailer, which incorporated film footage from various locations around the city as well as clips of “witness testimony” for their anticipated arrival.

Fourth prize recipient, Stuart Fingerhut, was honored with the fourth prize and a $1,000 scholarship check. An Environmental Design student at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, CA, Fingerhut took a more philosophical approach, comparing modern furniture design to a dog’s pedigree. He explained that furniture sold as a reproduction deliberately infringe on registered trademarks and no matter how similar they look to the real thing, they fall short when looking at the details.

M2l also awarded Honorable Mentions to Kyla Pellicani, an Interior Design student at the New York School of Interior Design, and Typhanie Peterson, who is studying Interior Design at Rhodec International in Tustin Ranch, CA. To view their videos, visit: The results of the 2010 Genuine Design Competition were officially announced at an event at M2l’s new Madison Avenue showroom in NYC on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 where the winners were presented with their scholarship awards. For more information or to view the finalists’ videos, visit: blog. genuinedesign.com

About M2L Founded in 1992, M2L distributes authorized and licensed modern designs from Europe. M2L has introduced a myriad of iconic designers to the American market, that include: Josef Hoffmann, Eileen Gray, Walter Gropius, Eero Aarino and Pierre Paulin, as well as today’s design stars like Paolo Piva, Patrick Norguet, Norman Foster, Eoos, Pearson-Lloyd, Jeff Miller and more. M2L products can be seen on their website as well as their three showrooms: 215 East 58th Street, NYC 10022, 3334 Cady’s Alley, Washington DC 20007 and 104 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116. For more information, contact them at 800-319-8222 or visit www.m2lcollection.com.

About New York Eleven Founded by Ruth Lynford, New York Eleven is a collaboration of New York State educational institutions offering four-year programs in interior design. Its goal is to raise awareness of the complexity and responsibility of the Interior Design profession.

Each year, participating schools exhibit their thesis projects at the Legislative Building in Albany, New York as well as in New York City, which provides an opportunity for industry partners, designers and future designers to meet.

For more information contact Chris Abbate/Kristin Coleman Novità Communications 718.783.3160/718.857.3782

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