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Not only indoors but outdoors as well!

Freshwater Aquariums Should be in Every Home

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Here’s 17 reasons why

Home Accents

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What’s new and hot

Solco Plumbing Supply

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How it it grew and grew

Condo Living

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Italian renaissance in the heart of Brooklyn

The Bridges of New York City

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How much do you know about them?

The Total Makeover

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Remaking A New York City apartment

Cover Up that Hole in the Wall

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A little art goes a long way

How to Banish Bed Bugs

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editors note

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It’s finally September, but that doesn’t mean we will get any relief from the heat yet, you never know what Mother Nature has planned for us. Let us hope for the best, and enjoy the good weather we’re having now, indoors and out.

At least for the time being you can finally enjoy sitting on your back patio reading a good book and listening to the sounds of nature.

And what would be better than to lounge away in your favorite beach chair being lulled to full relaxation listening to the sound of your own private waterfall. This issue will tell you how to achieve euphoria with the sound of water.

Indoor aquariums are great fun for the whole family and can be educational too. Just watching your fish swim around can help reduce the stress one often brings home from a hard days work.

With a little patience, some fish can be taught to perform tricks! If you don’t believe it, just check the internet. We’ve listed 17 reasons why you should have an aquarium, be sure not to miss this article.

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PUBLISHER W MEDIA EDITOR IN-CHIEF CAROLE DELMONICO SENIOR EDITOR DAVID P. KAUFMAN GRAPHIC DESIGNER EFRAIM SCHNALL PHOTOGRAPHY W MEDIA DIRECTOR OF MENASHE SCHWARTZ OPERATIONS SALES RAIZY NEUFELD

Who would have thought, Italian Renaissance Architecture in Brooklyn? Read how the designers did it and what amenities The Venetian has to offer.

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New York City has many bridges. Test your knowledge of the most commonly used bridges as well as some you may never have crossed.

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From paintings to tapestries you can do it and give your home the appeal of a museum.

The dreaded bed bug causing concern in many states, find out how they travel and how to protect your home. We will tell you how to see if you have them and how to get rid of them.

Time is passing, slow as it seems, and soon we will welcome the cool days and nights of autumn, followed by the colder winter months, will we then forget the sun’s blazing glare and miss the warmth of summer?

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The Health Benefits of Having a Water Feature in Your Home

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ater features can bring a myriad of benefits to you and your home. They are considered a reflection of elegance and sophistication—increasing the value of the home. A lesser known fact is that they have proven health benefits as well. Alexander Kosovsky, Director of Operations for Aqua Design Group, a company that designs water features, agrees “they are very popular right now.” He says that there has been a huge jump in home water features in the last few years and has also seen

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an increase in the number of larger interior features. “A water feature makes a huge difference in aesthetic appeal. And they are great for reducing unwanted noise, providing a better piece of mind where you need it most— your home.”

A National Institute of Health study found that variations in sounds produced by water can affect your level of relaxation.

The study found that consistent

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bass sounds are relaxing enough to lower your blood pressure and improve your mental health.

The amount of bass produced by a water feature depends on its size and the amount of water that circulates through it. The sound level can be controlled in order to produce sounds varying from soothing resonance to trickling water.

A study conducted by Quality Environmental Services put a 5’x8’ water wall in a 2700 square foot room while pumping 400 cubic feet of air into the room per minute at various times over the course of a month. Results showed the indoor water feature having removed as much debris and airborne bacteria as one of the best air filtering systems on the market—the HEPA-style air cleaner.

Kosovsky says he hears about those types of benefits all the time from clients. “Decades of scientific research have revealed that sound and visual images of falling water increase creative productivity, reduce stress, and accelerate healing processes.” So in addition to cleaning air and controlling airborne bacteria, water features can add more attributes to the list. A water feature can be a perfect addition to create a serene atmosphere or a creative space even in the busiest of cities.

Residential water features can create an appealing atmosphere both indoors and outdoors.

Custom shapes and sizes display the natural beauty of water.

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Fresh Water Aquarium Should Be In Every Home 17 Reasons Why

by: Paul Curran

There are many benefits from having a freshwater aquarium. Not just the ‘having’ but also the process of setting one up, choosing and buying your fish, maintaining it, looking after your pet fish and trying to keep them healthy. To support my statement above, in this article I give you 17 benefits you will get from owning the best fresh water aquarium.

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Your beautiful fresh water aquarium will be the center of attention in your room and a talking point with all your visitors. Stand out from the crowd and be an aquarist.

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Keep your brain active and continue to develop it as you increase your knowledge through learning all about your new pets.

Use your newly found fish breeding knowledge as valuable ‘birds and bees’ lessons during your children’s upbringing.

Treat the sense of responsibility element involved in looking after your fish as another lesson in life for your children.

The pleasure you will get from selecting your fish and looking after them will be an extremely powerful emotion.

People who spend time watching and looking after fish in a fresh water aquarium usually have better health than couch potatoes.

You will have better blood pressure, better eating habits, better sleeping, more relaxed and a better feeling about your life.

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You can place your freshwater aquarium in many interesting places; in a table, a wall, a wall partition, a bar or it can be a living picture.

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Enjoy the friendships you will make as you join aquarist groups to pass on or gain knowledge from fellow members.

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All the equipment and accessories you need to set up and maintain your aquarium are readily available at reasonable prices from internet retailers and local pet stores.

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You can go on vacation and relax knowing that your aquarium can be set up with automatic feeders for your pet fish.

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Lack of choice is no excuse as you have a wide range of aquarium sizes and capacities to choose from to suit your domestic situation.

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It should not take up all your time to keep your aquarium running smoothly and your pet fish

looking Healthy.

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You don’t need to be an expert aquarist to maintain your fish and equipment in good condition for several years.

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There are plenty of excellent freshwater aquarium guides available along with online forums to answer your queries.

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Owning a beautiful freshwater planted aquarium with beautiful fish is within the financial ability of practically everybody.

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Having a freshwater aquarium is not difficult as you might think, though it does require more maintenance than some people first think.

I bet you did not realize you could get some of the benefits mentioned above.

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HOME ACCENTS

BEAUTIFUL PIECES TO DECORATE YOUR HOME

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The simple yet elegant aquarium capture emotion and serenity provides a unique visual effect within a contemporary setting.

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CONDO LIVING

The Venetian The Venetian Condominium homes are classical living at its finest, combining inspired Brooklyn lifestyle with refined-Manhattan style luxury.

The dramatic and distinctive exterior is designed in the classical style, reminiscent of Italian Renaissance-Era architecture. Residents are greeted by a round-the-clock concierge in a secure lobby adorned with tapestries and fresh floral arrangement. The exquisite lobby finishes include Gaudi Taupe Marble floors, fluted columns and an original Ann Sacks limestone. floor-tile mosaic.

You’ll find the timeless Interior Design of the wide variety of condominium homes to be formal and elegant, yet punctual and livable.

The private landscape courtyard at the Venetian is a superb space appointed with Euro-style park furniture and a dramatic fountain.

Developer: SITT Management Architect: Teo Camberio Interior Architecture: Kondylis Design Landscape Design: MPEP, LLC/M. Paul Friedberg and Partners Construction: Triton Construction Sales & Marketing Agent: The Developers Group Strategic Branding & Design: Graham Hanson Design

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The Venetian has all the amenities you would expect in the finest Manhattan condominiums. The Fitness Center, Residents’ Lounge and private landscaped Courtyard are perfect compliments to your new home. Residents will have access to secure gated indoor parking with direct building access.

The Venetian condominium homes offer a wide variety of layouts featuring open living spaces with optimal natural light through elegant paned windows.

Black American walnut flooring provides warmth and

elegance throughout the homes. A separate laundry/ storage room with stackable Miele washer and dryer, provides added convenience to your home.

The custom kitchens, designed by Kondylis Design, strike the perfect balance between easy-to-use, entertainment function and aesthetic elegance. The best of today’s appliances include the Sub Zero refrigerator, Miela range and Miele dishwasher. Superior finishes were selected, including finely appointed stained cabinetry and quartz countertops and backsplashes.

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LUXURY CONDOMINIUM HOMES 447 AVENUE P, BROOKLYN SALES CENTER OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ALL BROKERS WELCOME BUILDING AMENITIES INCLUDE: • SECURE PARKING • 24-HOUR CONCIERGE • FITNESS CENTER • RESIDENTS’ LOUNGE • LANDSCAPED COURTYARD

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NEW YORK

The Bridges of New York City

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n a city of eight million people that spans three islands and the mainland, bridges are a necessity. But more than being just a functional reality of daily life, the bridges of New York City are an integral part of the culture and character of our city. They represent some of the most iconic images of our city and contribute, in no small measure, to the majestic beauty of our skyline.

Given the numerous waterways and islands that make up our city, the sheer number of bridges in and around New York City prohibits us from describing them all here. There are actually over fifty major bridges in New York City, ten of which enjoy a measure of landmark status. For our purposes we will focus on those that are considered among the most beautiful, the most well traveled, and, in general, the most significant.

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Brooklyn Bridge Type: Suspension/ Cable-Stay Hybrid Bridge Connects: Manhattan and Brooklyn Cost: $15.5 million Total Length: 5,989 ft Construction Began: January 3, 1870 Opened: May 24, 1883 Designer: John Augustus Roebling

When the Brooklyn Bridge opened on May 24, 1883, it was so singular an achievement that Harpers Weekly declared it, “Likely to become our most durable monument, and to convey some knowledge of us to the most remote posterity.”

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge was undoubtedly the most ambitious feat of engineering undertaken by this country in the 19th Century. Stretching 5,989 feet across the East River, the bridge was six times longer than the longest suspension bridge of the time, and its towers were the tallest manmade structures in the Western Hemisphere. Construction of the bridge began on Jan 3, 1870 and took thirteen years to complete, at a cost of 15.5 million dollars and 27 lives, including that of its designer, John Roebling.

Like many construction projects of the time, work on the Brooklyn Bridge was fraught with danger. John Roebling, the bridge’s celebrated designer, succumbed to a tetanus infection he acquired after his

foot was badly damaged when it became pinned in between a pylon and a passing ferry. His son, Washington Roebling, took over the project after his death, but was soon stricken with caisson disease, a decompression sickness commonly referred to as “the bends.”

Washington Roebling’s wife, Emily Warren Roebling, became his aide after he fell ill. She was instrumental in assuring the completion of the bridge, learning engineering and communicating her husband’s wishes to the on-site assistants.

When the bridge opened in 1883, she was the first person to cross it. Washington Roebling rarely visited the site after his illness.

Tens of thousands of people attended the Brooklyn Bridge’s opening, including President Chester A. Arthur. Its dedication was dubbed “Peoples Day,” with good reason: 150,300 people and 1,595 vehicles crossed the bridge that day, in a celebration which also included two parades and an hour long fireworks

display.

The celebration was short-lived.

Two weeks after the bridge opened, on May 30, 1883, a rumor started that the bridge was in imminent danger of collapse. The resultant stampede killed twelve people and injured dozens more.

Fortunately, the tragedy of the bridge’s early days ended there, and the bridge now stands as a symbol of triumph and perseverance, especially during times of difficulty. The bridge has served as a lifeline when the usual means of crossing the East River become unavailable, like the 2003 Blackout and the transit strikes of 1980 and 2005. On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of stranded New Yorkers used the bridge to flee lower Manhattan after subway service was suspended.

Historians also note that the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge played a major role in shaping the city as we know it today. The bridge linked Manhattan to what was then a largely rural Brooklyn, helping to spur a growth spurt in Brooklyn’s population. Between 1880 and 1890, Brooklyn’s population grew by 42%, while Manhattan’s grew by 26%, according to census figures.

Nowadays, the Brooklyn Bridge serves not only as a means to move into and out of the city, but is also a major destination for sightseers and tourists, and an iconic part of the New York City skyline. The bridge was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and a National Historic Engineering Landmark in 1983. At the city’s last count in 2006, the bridge now carries about 126, 000 cars a day, and is used by countless cyclists and pedestrians.

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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

Type: Double-decker Suspension Bridge Connects: Staten Island and Brooklyn Cost: $320 million Longest Span: 4,260 ft Construction Began: August 13, 1959 Opened: November 21, 1964 Designer: Othmar Ammann

Considered among New York City’s most beautiful bridges, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge connects the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island via the waterway known as the Narrows. The bridge was the longest suspension in the world when it was completed in 1964, surpassing the previous recordholder, the Golden Gate Bridge. It held the title until 1981, when it was overtaken by the Humber Bridge in England. In fact, the center span of the bridge is so long (at 4,260 ft) and the height of the towers so great (693 ft) that the curvature of the Earth’s surface had to be taken into account when designing the bridge.

Following a major lobbying effort by the Italian Historical Society of America, the bridge was named after the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. The decision was controversial at the time as Verrazzano was not particularly well known, despite being the first European navigator to enter the New York Harbor and the Hudson River. This was a situation that the historical society sought to rectify, but it was almost derailed when John F. Kennedy was assassinated during the final year of the bridge’s construction. There was a great deal of public pressure to name the bridge after Kennedy, including from his brother, Attorney General Robert Kennedy.

Since the New York State Assembly had already passed a bill to name the bridge after Verrazzano, Idlewild Airport was renamed for JFK instead.

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is also significant as it was the last major project overseen by Robert Moses, the city planner and head of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority who was largely responsible for the development of many of the city’s bridges and roadways. (You may also remember him from our previous issue as one of the villains responsible for the Dodgers move to Los Angeles.) It was also the final project for 32 INTERIOR NEW YORK I SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2010

Chief Engineer Othmar Ammann, the designer who created the

vast majority of the city’s bridges (several of which are featured here).

Currently, the bridge accommodates approximately 190,000 vehicles per day on its twelve lanes of traffic. There is a oneway $11 toll when traveling westbound into Staten Island.

Type: Double-decker Suspension Bridge Connects: Manhattan and New Jersey Total Length: 4,760 ft Construction Began: October 1927 Opened: October 24, 1931 (upper level) Designers: Othmar Ammann, Cass Gilbert

George Washington Bridge The George Washington Bridge, also known as the GW or GWB, connects the Washington Heights section of Manhattan with Fort Lee, New Jersey across the Hudson River. Aside from being among the city’s most beautiful bridges, the GWB is also the most used. Approximately 106 million vehicles travel across its 14 lanes each year, often causing traffic to slow to a crawl, especially during peak hours.

Named for our country’s first president, the George Washington Bridge is located near two significant Revolutionary War forts. On the New York City side, the GWB sits near the site of Fort Washington, and on the New Jersey side it is located near Fort Lee. These forts were used by then General Washington to try to defend the city against British occupation forces in

1776. Washington was unsuccessful, and evacuated his troops from Manhattan by shuttling them between the two forts. A monument to the Battle of Fort Washington stands about a hundred yards from the Little Red Lighthouse near the eastern bridge anchorage.

Construction began on The George Washington Bridge in October of 1927.

Like many of the city’s bridges, it was designed by Othmar Ammann, with Cass Gilbert acting as architect. Financial considerations during the Great Depression led to the bridge’s most identifiable characteristic- its exposed steel towers with their signature criss-crossed bracings.

The design for the towers originally called for them to be encased in granite and concrete, but upon further consideration of

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the cost (and aesthetic appeal of the bare steel towers), the idea was dropped.

The GWB was dedicated on October 24, 1931, and opened to traffic the following day. Its 3,500 ft center span was the longest in the world when it opened, nearly doubling the old record set by the Ambassador Bridge.

The bridge originally accommodated six lanes of traffic. In 1946, two additional lanes opened on what is now the upper deck. Othmar Ammann’s original design anticipated the creation of a second, lower deck which was added in 1962. When the lower deck opened, the GWB became the only bridge in the world to feature 14 lanes of traffic.

Type: Suspension Bridge Connects: Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Total Length: 6,855 ft Construction Began: 1901 Opened: 1912 Designer: Leon Moisseiff

Manhattan Bridge A key peace of New York City’s infrastructure, about 320,000 mass transit riders and 75,000 vehicles use the Manhattan Bridge each day. Add to that 3,000 pedestrians and bicyclists, and it’s clear that that the Manhattan Bridge is a vital lifeline between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The Manhattan Bridge originally accommodated streetcars, until the service was discontinued in 1929. By 1915, subway lines were in operation on the bridge, and they remain so to this day.

Currently, the B, D, N, and Q trains all operate on the bridges tracks.

The operation of so many subway lines across the bridge, combined with poor maintenance, has caused problems for the bridge over the years. The position of the tracks on the outer part of the bridge caused the bridge to tilt and sway, a situation that only worsened as trains got longer and heavier. Throughout the 1980’s and 90’s, trains were rerouted to facilitate greatly needed repairs.

Despite its shaky history, the Manhattan Bridge has become an iconic image of New York City. It has been featured in many movies, including: Ghostbusters, The Lonely Guy, Once Upon

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a Time in America, The Taking of Pelham 123, I Am Legend, Independence Day, and the 2005 remake of King Kong.

Queensboro Bridge

A massive triumph of form and function, the Queensboro Bridge is one of the most impressive cantilever bridges ever constructed. This double-decker behemoth, with its massive silver-plaited trusses, spans the East River at 59th Street, giving rise to its more common name: the 59th Street Bridge.

Plans for a bridge linking Long Island City to Manhattan were originally made as early as 1838, but the inability to fund the project privately kept it on the shelf for decades. In 1902, Gustav Lindenthal became Commissioner of Bridges and finally secured funding for the project.

The construction of the bridge was fraught with problems including labor disputes which resulted in the attempted dynamiting of a section of the bridge. However, it seems that the workers may have had some legitimate grievances, as 50 of them died during the bridge’s construction. The collapse of an incomplete span during a windstorm also set the project back and the bridge did not open until 1909.

There are numerous pop culture references to the Queensboro Bridge. It appears in the credits to television shows like Taxi and The King of Queens, and is featured in movies including Spider-Man and Escape from New York.

Simon & Garfunkel even wrote a song about the bridge entitled, “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy).”

Type: Double-decker Cantilever bridge Connects: Manhattan and Queens Cost: $18 Million Total Length: 3,724 ft Construction Began: 1903 Opened: June 12, 1909 Designers: Leffert L. Buck, Henry Hornbostel

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Type: Suspension Bridge/ Lift Bridge/ Truss Bridge Connects: Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx Total Length(s): 2,780 ft (Suspension Span) 1,600 ft (Truss Span) 770 ft (Lift Span) Cost: $60 million Construction Began: 1929 Opened: July 11, 1936 Designers: Edward A. Byrne

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge On November 19, 2008, the bridge formerly known as the Triborough Bridge officially became known as the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. The change was made to honor the late senator from New York, who had been assassinated forty years previously.

There was a small amount of controversy on the issue at the time, as some people thought the multi-million cost of changing the all the signs (not to mention the advertising costs associated with alerting the public to the name change) was a bit excessive for a cashstrapped city. Others (particularly in the media) wondered if the name change would stick after seven decades of people referring to it as the Triborough. (Frankly, the jury’s still out on that one.)

Whatever the case, the Robert F. Kennedy/ Triborough Bridge is an integral piece of New York City’s infrastructure. It connects Manhattan and Queens with the Bronx via Randall’s Island and Ward’s

Island. The misleadingly named Robert F. Kennedy Bridge is actually a complex of three separate bridges which span three different waterways: the Harlem River, Bronx Kill and Hell Gate.

Plans for the bridge(s) were first announced in 1916, but a lack of funding prevented any actual construction from beginning until 1929. Unfortunately, the day that construction began turned out to be Black Friday. The ensuing Great Depression almost killed the project.

Othmar Ammann was brought onto the project to help simplify the structure and reduce costs. The original two-deck design was reduced to one deck, which required lighter towers and reducing the cost by $10 million.

Despite these modifications, the project remained in jeopardy until it received funding under the New Deal. All told, the bridges cost $60 million to complete (along with an entire Pacific Coast forest which was cut down for formwork). It was

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(A.K.A. Triborough Bridge)

one of the largest public works projects ever undertaken, and ended up being more expensive than even the Hoover Dam. In 1986, The American Society on Civil Engineers bestowed the Triborough Bridge Project with landmark status. It sits adjacent to the Hellgate Bridge, which is itself a landmark.

Approximately 200,000 vehicles use the bridge(s) each day. The toll is $5.50.

Williamsburg Bridge Type: Suspension Bridge (with truss causeways) Connects: Manhattan and Brooklyn Cost: $24.2 Million Total Length: 7,308 ft Construction Began: 1896 Opened: December 19, 1903 Designers: Leffert L. Buck, Henry Hornbostel

Like many of the bridges here, the Williamsburg Bridge was the longest suspension bridge on the planet when it opened on December 19, 1903.

It actually broke the record set by the Brooklyn Bridge, which had held the title of world’s longest bridge for the previous two decades.

The structure and design of the bridge are highly unusual; although the main span hangs from cables like a traditional suspension bridge, the side spans are cantilevered and draw no support from the above cables.

A superior achievement in both form and function, the Williamsburg Bridge was inspired by the work of legendary architect Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. Although this colossal bridge has many noteworthy features, the 35-story tall towers and beautifully crafted stiffening trusses are particularly impressive.

Poor Maintenance has caused the bridge to undergo intensive reconstruction since the 1980’s.

The problem became so bad, in fact, that the bridge had to be entirely shut down on April 12, 1988, after inspectors found severe corrosion in a floor beam.

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The Total Makeover remaking a NEW YORK apartment

Master Bedroom was inspired by the beautiful colors found in a Caribbean paradise.

The colors of the ocean, sand and tree branches were used as the palette base. Peacock feathers color by The Benjamin Moore was use on the walls. The Bed from Crate & Barrel is made of sustainable materials.

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his small apartment in Manhattan was designed for a young professional. who loves to travel and entertained. The owner wanted a space that reflected his simplistic lifestyle and love for traveling and entertaining, with a challenging stipulation to be ready within a month. The very contemporary apartment was a white box, so I decided to use bold splashes of colors to create warm feeling and contrast rather than leaving all the walls white. Also, bright and bold colors make small spaces seem larger.

A fast track move-in schedule imposes limits on designers.

Furniture alone can take up to 12 weeks for delivery, so I had to rely on stores that carry stock items and that were able to be delivered within couple of weeks. Due to the nature of urban spaces everything has to have more than one purpose, so furniture had to be multifunctional as well. The benches used for the dining table serves as seating while dining, but also function as additional seating for the living room when entertaining. Some Zen or natural elements were used as accent pieces to create calmness within an urban space.

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Visual Richness is created in the Bar area by painting the niche with a dense color. French Violet by Benjamin Moore was the color used on the niche to contrast the white walls and dark wood floors. The use of benches rather than dining chairs allows for additional seating when entertaining. A floor water fountain was used to bring nature in an urban setting, but also to try to cover some of the vent system. A glass table was used rather than a wood one to represent visual lightness.

Silvia Barrios-Patel, ASID - Silvia is the principal of an Interior Design firm that bears her name. Silvia holds a Bachelor Degree in Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology and a Masters of Fine Arts from New York School of Interior Design. Silvia is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers and is NCIDQ certified.

Silvia was born in South America. Silvia’s Latin heritage and exposure to Eastern culture on her husband’s side has helped her develop a true eye for color, fabric, finishes, and a keen eye for detail.

Silvia has more than 15 years in the Design profession and has worked with Corporate as well as Residential clients and offers complete Interior Design Services. Her design concepts range from traditional to contemporary.

Silvia’s philosophy is a “client-Base” - her guiding principal is to gain full understanding of client’s goals and needs to help develop space that is highly functional, aesthetically pleasing, and that reflects the client’s unique personal taste and feeling of home, lifestyle and budget.

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By Aidyn Huffman

Bed bugs are tiny, wingless, oval-shaped, and dark brown or mahogany. Like mosquitoes, they suck on the blood of humans.

Unlike mosquitoes, however, they are not known to transmit diseases. Bed bugs typically feed at night, when their hosts are sleeping. During the day, their small, flattened bodies allow them to reside undetected in beds, furniture, behind paintings, under wallpaper, and in other hiding places.

Unlike mosquito bites, bedbug bites are initially painless.

Most victims will sleep through the process, however a reaction typically follows the bite. This usually takes the form of a small, itchy red welt on the skin. Rows of two or three welts are the tell-tale signs of the bugs.

Where Do Bedbugs Come From?

A common myth is that bedbugs are the mark of an unclean home, but they live just as easily in a pristine one. Bedbugs often make their way into a home through luggage, clothing, boxes, and secondhand furniture. Once bedbugs enter a home, it is extremely difficult to remove them.

How to Inspect for Bedbugs Before you can get rid of the bugs, you will need to determine where they are located. In most infestations, bugs are found on and around the mattress. But in more serious infestations, bugs can be found anywhere inside a home. Heavy infestations are characterized by a strong, sweet odor that smells like raspberries. Dark droppings on bedding or carpeting is a sign of a bed bug infestation.

What Can I Do to Get Rid of Them?

You should begin by laundering bedding, linens, drapes, 44 INTERIOR NEW YORK I SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2010

rugs, and clothes. You will need to wash your items in hot water and dry them on the hottest dryer setting in order to kill all of the bugs. Bag all other possessions in the infested area until they can be properly inspected and cleaned.

Vacuum the entire infested area thoroughly, taking care to vacuum the mattress, bed box, furniture, window frames, walls, rugs, and carpets. When you are finished, immediately dispose of the dust bag. If an infestation is especially severe, you may find it easier to replace your carpeting entirely. If a mattress is infected, you will need to wrap it in a special cover. Once you have done so, watch carefully for holes and tears. If any are found, cover them with tape. Any bugs that are inside the mattress will eventually die, as a bed bug can only survive for a year without feeding.

Hiring a Licensed Pest Control Professional If you are not comfortable with handling your bed bug infestation on your own, you should seek the services of a licensed pest control professional. Ask for references before you choose a pest control company. It is also a good idea to ask for a quote before choosing companies.

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id you ever wonder why art is so valued in our society? And it’s been that way all through the ages of mankind. Yes, each age and each tribe has it’s own style, but every age and every tribe we know of, has valued art.

After all, unlike food, gas, clothes, and water - art is not something that we need.

For most of us, art is something that we buy with our dwindling disposable income.

But why? Well there are many reasons: One of the most common reasons people buy art is to enhance their home decorating. A beautiful painting can make a world of difference to a stark, empty, white wall. A unique piece of sculpture can make a remarkable and transformative addition to a dull corner. The right art can beautify any environment.

Some people buy art as a sign of status.

Imagine showing off to your friends a recently acquired Picasso original. Imagine the gossip and admiration that would surround you and how many of your peers will now see you as a person of stature, a

person of class.

The purists among us will simply buy art for its beauty. These people when they look at a beautiful work of art are simply taken into another world. They can literally stare at the same art piece over a period of days and each time come away with new insight as to its meaning.

Museums buy art to attract visitors and tourists. Their concern is not with beauty so much. They want to make sure that any piece of art they buy will be a good return on investment. As long as people will pay to see it, they are satisfied.

Of course, one of the most popular reasons for purchasing art, especially paintings, is to cover up that blank space on the wall. In some neighborhoods I’ve lived in, it is the number one reason.

Many hobbyist art collectors will buy an artist’s original pieces as a potential investment opportunity. In a sense this is a little like playing the lottery, especially when sourcing works from new and unknown artists. While enjoyable, as one

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Have you ever bought a piece of art simply because something in it uniquely captures your own personality. Somehow it’s as if the artist, in that one art piece, is speaking to or for you. And it simply connects to you. Even if you’ve never been attracted to a piece of art in your life.

And lastly, there’s the “I wish I had said that” form of art collecting. This is where the artist has expressed something in such a unique or outrageous manner that you really wish you had thought of it first. But owning it is the next best thing.

I would suspect that a large percentage of those that are drawn to political works of art fall into this category.

As we’ve seen, people buy art for many and varied reasons. And that is why art and artists will be around as long as there are humans on this earth.

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SOLCO Plumbing Supply, a fifty year old NYC based company, is one of the leading plumbing supply distributors in the country, serving the five boroughs, Westchester County, Long Island and even New Jersey and Connecticut.

SOLCO is proud to be the plumbing supplier of choice for some of the most prestigious contractors, designers, architects, builders and developers in New York.

SOLCO has undergone many changes and evolutions since its birth in 1960.

It started off as Sol’s Used Radiator Supply in a five story converted stable selling secondhand radiators and used plumbing supplies at discount prices.

Then, after Victor Sherman acquired it in 1976, the company’s character changed completely. They no longer sold secondhand supplies, and started on their long evolution towards becoming a full line supply house. During the “Sherman Period”, the company also went through several name changes; first becoming “Sol’s Plumbing Supply” and

then finally SOLCO Plumbing Supply, Inc. as it is known today. Stuart Baker (1984) and Stan Weiner (1987) became the driving forces that led SOLCO from a modest single branch operation in the 80s to the four branch, $50,000,000 plus company it has become today. One of their most interesting successes took place between 1993 and 1997. The City had undertaken an ambitious program to replace 1.2 million water closets with lower consumption 1.6 gallon per flush toilets. SOLCO was at the forefront of both the design and implementation of this program, and supplied over 180,000 of all the water closets replaced during the program making them by far the largest supplier.

Following Stan’s retirement in 2007, his son, David Weiner, became President and COO. In his twenty-plus years at SOLCO David has held virtually every job in the company from working a Summer warehouse job on up. He has instituted many improvements in their company especially in the areas of computers and

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operations. Today David is responsible for the sales and marketing of their company. In 2010, Steve Miller, another long term employee with many years of diverse plumbing supply experience, was promoted to CFO Today, Stuart, David, and Steve manage a team of 100 of the industry’s best.An integral part of SOLCO’s philosophy is that their people make them strong. Their management team in conjunction with their inside and outside sales staff, warehouse workers and drivers are committed to providing responsive service to the needs of their customers and vendors. As you can see, their company believes in promoting from within, which builds a foundation of employee stability and continuity.

At SOLCO, they also believe in continual training to help their employees provide the utmost in service to you.

For example, in partnership with their vendors, we conduct regular “Talk the Talk” sessions on new product trends with our sales staff. This additional training allows their staff to be of the

greatest assistance to you. While these lunch and learn sessions are not typically open to the public, the knowledge the staff gains from them are directly translated into better customer service.

SOLCO serves New York City with four branches, one in the heart of the architect district of Manhattan at 209 West 18th Street in Chelsea. They have a large branch in the Bronx, (at 931 Zerega Avenue), capable of supplying not only the Bronx but also Northern Queens, Long Island and New Jersey. Brooklyn is where their anchor store and corporate headquarters reside. The main branch, a 40,000 square foot behemoth located in East New York at 413 Liberty Avenue, has almost anything a plumbing contractor could want to start and finish any plumbing job expeditiously. Their Registered Kohler showroom services customers from all over the metro area from its Bensonhurst location at 71 st Street and New Utrecht Avenue while it is supported by another SOLCO branch right around the corner.

So one can see that SOLCO really has New York covered!

One of the most impressive features about SOLCO is the extensive product mix they carry encompassing over 120,000 line items. They are indeed a full line supplier with access to virtually every permutation of plumbing supplies you can imagine. Among the premier plumbing brands they stock for their showroom are Kohler, Grohe, Elkay, Delta (including their high end Brizo brand), Moen, Symmons, Speakman General Electric and many, many others. In addition they stock and sell a variety of boilers and associated controls from the smallest instantaneous boilers to multifamily multi-module giants capable of heating an entire apartment or office building. They can even provide engineering and installation expertise through its knowledgeable vendors. Also, in keeping with today’s requirement of a greener environment, they are also the ONLY New York City supplier of the new Hybrid technology just now finding its way into heating and hot water. You’re sure to want to find out more about that!

Another thing that sets SOLCO apart from its competitors is its well-known specification department. This group of knowledgeable “veterans” is often called upon to develop compatible plumbing and heating materials for some of the largest and finest venues in New York City. Often

products that work well in the home or in small projects are not necessarily suited to large, multifamily dwellings or office buildings. SOLCO expertise has shown itself to time and again as a leader in specifying the right product at the right price for the right job. Difficult and complicated specifications like schools, hospitals and ADA compliance are its specialty. In

today’s changing environment it’s more important than ever to have SOLCO as your advisor and partner. Though the years SOLCO has been involved in many of the high end apartment and office buildings that populate the New York area.

Some of the jobs that SOLCO has been involved in are Boricua Village, Trump Park Stamford, Element Hotel, Flushing

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Town Center, US Tennis Center, Citified, Hackensack University Medical Center, Yankee Stadium, Emerald Green, 505 West 37th and One River Terrace.

Another key element is SOLCO’s success is their showroom and its personnel. The knowledgeable pros at SOLCO’s showroom have over fifty years of combined experience in specifying and providing the fixtures and fitting that are in some of the finest homes in the metropolitan area.

From New Jersey to Montauk and from Westchester to South Jersey customers have flocked to their modest showroom in Bensonhurst.

These folks must know something! The showroom itself is an interesting and impressive to visit. In a relatively small space and through the use of maximum efficiency, SOLCO has managed to carve out two unique showrooms that stand side by side. On one side are the latest products from the Kohler Company, acknowledged as the World leader of high end fixtures for the home and office. Here you will find faucets that turn your bath into a waterfall and shower units that will transport you to a tropical rain forest, (without ever leaving home). Kohler also has all the latest electronic devices that 21 st century types love. They carry everything from touchless electronic faucets to toilet seats that warm, wash and dry you. You really have to get one of those for the house!

If there is one thing that sets SOLCO apart from all other suppliers it has been their emphasis on purchasing and promoting domestically produced American goods made by America

workers. Indeed today their stock is almost 90% American made -in today’s world an unheard of figure. They are extremely proud of the fact that when most of their competitors chase nothing more than the bottom line, SOLCO has stood steadfastly by this policy of buying and promoting American goods wherever possible while being faced with an ever increasing flood of cheap, imported goods. SOLCO’s stance has helped keep over 100,000 Americans employed. This year they are especially proud of the All American Expo that they will be hosting in November. At this event they plan to bring together all their American suppliers and their extensive

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customer base for an evening of education and fun. American vendors will each have a tabletop display and will be ready willing and able to tell the story of why one should buy American. SOLCO plans to hold this event at a suitable patriotic venue. At the moment they are considering such historic venues as the SUNY Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. If you would like to attend this once in a lifetime event, please send an e-mail topromotions@solco.comfor the latest details.

For more on SOLCO and the lines it carries they encourage you to visit them at www.solco.com. They have lots of pictures and interesting information for you. In addition you will find links to most of the important manufacturers. As well as periodic product specials designed to save you money. For faster service call them @ 718 345-1900 and ask for the department, (showroom, inside sales etc.), that you need.

In sum SOLCO is simply a great place in which to shop. Their great company attitude and employee spirit of cooperation shine every day, reflecting how honored they are to serve the dedicated and hard working people of the greater New York area. They want to get to know you better so they have arranged to offer a five percent discount on their next showroom order to anyone who mentions this article.

Please call them tell them you read about them in Interior New York.

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