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Curious about what it’s like to prioritize lifestyle rather than work? Greg Kuchan has that down.
Yeah, it’s all fun and games until it’s not… the key is honest communication and preparation. Tips inside!
Before you toss: Ideas for you conscientious do-gooders to consider when purging those closets.
Want to order a book but NOT from Amazon?
Here's how you can support your local bookstores and business! There are a TON of independent bookstores in Brooklyn where you can pick up your next summer read. So many hidden literary gems abound and some even have a coffee bar — doing both things you like all while supporting a local business.
We’re posting this piece in whole for NYT non-subscribers. With package theft on the rise, Speak to Dave is here to help you — just contact Jeff or Asa for a solution. But first, read on for tips and options to avoid theft in the first place.
Originally published By By Winnie Hu and Matthew Haag | Dec. 2, 2019 Updated Dec. 3, 2019, 8:25 a.m. ET
Package theft has also soared in cities like Denver and Washington. The increase has frustrated shoppers and led to creative measures for thwarting thieves.
Online deliveries to an apartment building in northern Manhattan are left with a retired woman in 2H who watches over her neighbors’ packages to make sure nothing gets stolen.
Corporate mailrooms in New York and other cities are overwhelmed by employees shipping personal packages to work for safekeeping, leading companies to ban packages and issue warnings that boxes will be intercepted and returned to the senders.
Originally published September 3, 2019 by Forbes | Sheila Callaham Contributor | Diversity & Inclusion
I write about combatting ageism in the workplace.
First in the series: Mid-Career and Beyond–Transforming Personal and Professional Life Through Education
For kids and young adults, September means heading back to a regimen of classes, homework and exams. When it comes to college, young adults are not the only ones looking for degrees and certifications; mature students are also turning to university programs to increase employment opportunities and seek new career experiences.
Julian Phillippi’s decision to go back to school to earn a Masters in Human Resource Management is a path forged to meet her new career interests. A former teacher, foreign service officer and campaign manager, Phillippi is not afraid of change. Now in her second year at New York University (NYU), a private nonprofit research university based in New York City, Phillippi is honing her specialization and already applying her learnings to real world challenges.
Now that you have your new apartment, it is kind of like traveling to the new world, there is a whole slew of details you will need to know. Don’t be overwhelmed. For frequently asked questions about what happens when you are a tenant with Dave visit your specific password protected building page. If you don’t know your password email db@speaktodave.com
Now if you can’t remember where you put your keys. GOOD LUCK.
With warmer weather approaching, many of us are making plans to grill and be merry. In our experience it is good to have a few ground rules when the merriment and grilling mix:
ROOF FUN RULES
We all like to have a good time, and we want you to in our buildings.
BUT
If you are have a BBQ or roof get together clean up after yourself.
Respect your neighbors!!
If we get complaints from our cleaning crew, you will be charged depending on the mess.
We get it. Everyone is busy. Finding time to set-up a personal recycling program and vision is not probably high on your priority list. It turns out the city, state federal, government (and private industries) are also struggling with the clean up and separation that goes with a standardized recycling program. I learned in this recent NY Times article, that one of the primary reasons recycling has trouble catching on is because of dollars and cents:
What do lemon juice, chalk, cinnamon, cornmeal, and white vinegar have in common? All of these items can be used to rid yourself of ANTS! Check out this excellent post on DIY Solutions to keeping ants, fleas and roaches out of your apartment.
FYI, if you ever have a problem with pests and live in our building call us immediately. The best way to avoid bigger problems is to contact us first.
Believe it or not, many simple repairs can be handled by Googling a YouTube video and doing it yo’ self rather than calling a professional. DNA published an AMAZING post detailing simple household fixes. An old post but a classic post archived (DNA doesn't even exist anymore ;(
Here are the fixes every New Yorker should know:
► Unclogging All Kinds of Drains
► Changing a Light Switch to Light Dimmer
► Fixing Low Water Pressure in Your Faucet
► Hanging Heavy Objects on Walls
OUR HANDYMAN CONFIRMS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD OWN THE TOOL PICTURED BELOW. IT IS FOR CLEARING UP DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOGS. > AT AMAZON < GOOD LUCK.
Con Edison is sending out the below email message to it's customers for this upcoming holiday season.
You're a New Yorker. People knocking on your door want something. Hold it down. Be smart.
Fun never stops when it comes to Big Apple package deliveries.