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BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. –- The last time Franklin won a state hockey championship was in 1983 and Chris Spillane was one of the team's players.
Now, Spillane will have an opportunity to win a state title as a coach.
That scenario was a result of Franklin's 5-2 victory Sunday over Plymouth South in the Division 2 South finals before a standing room only crowd of 2,200 at Gallo Arena.
"I guess you could say everything's come full circle," said Spillane, whose team was led by James Marchand's two goals. "This is the fifth time [going to the South finals] since I've been coaching.
"We've had some real quality hockey teams. This team just has that intangible. They bond together. They formed friendships at the beginning of the season and it's carried right through [to the end]."
Franklin (17-4-2) will get a crack at that state championship on March 20 when it faces Tewksbury at TD BankNorth Garden.
Besides Marchand's hat trick, Spillane felt a major reason why his team prevailed was that it skated three lines while Plymouth South (15-7-1) only skated two.
"All three lines scored tonight," Spillane said. "We don't rely on one line. They skated two. We went into this game saying if they can skate two lines for three periods against our three, they deserve to win.
"We kept rolling three lines and tried to see if they could keep up with the pace we set. It was a factor in the third period. Our speed was there. They were tired. They weren't winning the 50-50 battles like they were earlier in the game. That just comes down to our players focusing on what they need to do, working hard and winning the battles in our zone."
Marchand scored his initial goal at 4:17 of the first when he unloaded a slap shot from the top of the left circle but Plymouth South (15-7-1) tied it 15 seconds into the middle period when John Leaman buried the rebound of an Andrew Tympanick shot.
Adam Hall then put Franklin ahead for good, at 1:36, with a snap shot from the left circle that beat Matt Peltier (13 saves) to the far right post.
"We've been preaching all year long after someone scores a goal the next biggest shift is the following one," said Spillane "Either you get the momentum and keep it or you give it back. We did a good job of getting it back in our favor and continuing to do the simple things we did all game."
Matt DiRosario gave Franklin a 3-1 lead at 6:40 of the second on a wrist shot from the left circle that eluded Bill Spillane (17 saves). But Plymouth South countered on a power play at 13:35 when Joey Colbert flipped in the rebound of a Gavin Yates shot.
Marchand gave Franklin some breathing room at 7:44 of the third when he converted a pass from Hall.
"I was fortunate to get it and it set the tone for the rest of the period," said Marchand, who scored into an empty net with 14 seconds remaining. "The big thing about this team is we gave good chemistry. We all get along with each other. We all know how to play the game."
Marchand almost was speechless when trying to discuss his emotions after Franklin's most important win of the season.
"It's the best feeling in the world … it's unbelievable," he said. "I've never experienced anything like this before."


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Thanks to the kindness of a teenager who came upon the letter in a thrift shop, Fred Havellana recently received a typed letter and three photographs of him with his old Army buddy, Peter Mushing of Monroe. Mushing sent the letter in 1975, but it was returned to sender. It never reached its destination until late last month.
"It's pretty shocking," Havellana told the Monroe News from his home in Hansville, Wash., overlooking Puget Sound. "I almost fell off my seat."
This is a story of two men who were close while serving in the Army and tried to reunite in the days before the Internet. They never heard from each other again until after one died. A 19-year-old worker, who knew neither of the men, spent about half an hour on Google to track down the address of the man with whom his now-deceased buddy longed to reconnect.
Peter Joseph Mushing Jr. died Nov. 12. His widow, Beverly, recently donated her late husband's clothes to the St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift shop. She didn't know it, but inside one of the pockets was the letter and pictures Mushing tried to send in 1975.
Back then, Mushing sent the letter to Havellana at a Hawaii address where he used to live, but he had moved to Washington and the letter was returned to Monroe. Apparently not sure how to track him down, Mushing must have placed the letter in the pocket and forgot about it.
Almost 40 years later, Amanda Miller, 19, was working at the thrift shop. While she was searching the pockets of the donations, she came across the letter. Instead of just discarding it or putting it aside, Miller decided to find out where the recipient lives.
"I thought it was the right thing to do," Miller said. "I felt that it should be with the rightful owner. I guessed it had sentimental value."
She guessed correctly. Using Google, Miller was able to locate Havellana and his address in less than an hour. She wrote a quick note and sent it off.
"I do hope these reach you," she wrote. "Thank you very much for your service and all you have done for this country."
Across the United States, Vicki Havellana went to the mail one day and immediately was drawn to the letter. She couldn't believe its contents.
"Oh, my gosh," she said to herself.
Mushing and his buddy served in the Army together between 1962 and 1965 in the 3rd Armored Division during the peak of the Cold War. They were stationed in Freiburg, Germany, and became close friends. Mushing called his buddy "Pineapple" because of his Hawaiian heritage, and in return Havellana called Mushing Hoppa-Holly.
"We were really good buddies," Havellana told The Monroe News. "We had some good times. Drank a few beers together."
Upon their discharge, the two buddies went their separate ways. Mushing came back to Michigan, married Beverly and had two daughters.
He worked 36 years at Ford Motor Co.'s Woodhaven Stamping Plant before retiring in 2001. He was 71 when he died last year, the same age Havellana is today.
Mrs. Mushing said her husband spoke of his friend often, but she was unaware the letter existed.
"Peter thought the world of him," she said. "It's like something coming back from the past. I can faintly, faintly remember him trying to send it."
But she had no idea it remained 39 years in the pocket of the coat she donated. She was thrilled that Miller took the time and effort to find Havellana and send him the letter.
"It's such an amazing thing," Mrs. Mushing said. "I was in shock. I was in such awe."
It's a simple, typed, single-page letter, and the photographs include the two men in uniform leaning against a car and holding a boxing trophy.
"Howdy Havellana," the letter began. "I was looking through some of the pictures of the army and ran across these, so I decided to send you a line or two. I sure miss some of the good times we had in the army."
For Havellana, the letter and photos are special. He is grateful that Miller would send it to him.
"It sure brought back some memories," Havellana said. "I look at these pictures all the time."
Miller said she was thrilled to reunite the letter with him even though it took almost 40 years for him to receive it.
"It warms my heart," she said. "I'm glad I can make him happy."
Mrs. Mushing said she, too, is thrilled that her late husband's buddy received the letter even though it took almost four decades to reach him. Her only regret is he couldn't be here to share the memories.
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ELOY, Ariz. (November 21, 2013) A man arrested in an Arizona City neighborhood after a home break-in told deputies the devil made him do it, authorities said.
The man was seen running through the neighborhood with a gun and then a homeowner called and reported that a strange man was in her house.
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Mayor Bloomberg Thinks You Could Say Kirsten Gillibrand Looks 'Stunning'
"I did not ask her where her dress came from or anything."
"I don't think it's appropriate for me to talk about people's looks or dress, but Sen. Gillibrand at a black-tie event last night looked stunning, I think you could say ... I did not ask her where her dress came from or anything, but she's a pleasure to sit next to and she certainly looked good." —Mayor Bloomberg, who hasn't given Senator Kirsten Gillibrand his endorsement, treads lightly after Harry Reid comments about the Senate's "hottest member" won him disfavor with women's groups last month. [Metropolis/WSJ]


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There are extenuating situations, frank. vCash totals don't
tell the whole story.
Last week I had well over 10k.
Then, I put everything I had on the Over 9.5 rounds in Malignaggi vs. Senchenko. A lot of people lost money on that (Malignaggi stopping someone??
- and it was just a round shy of hitting the over...)
If you had put a gun to most people's heads and asked them if it would go over or under, most would have picked the over.
Now I'm flat broke, for making what most people would consider a
good bet with a moderate fortune.
So a lot of it is just the luck of the draw. Boxing = unpredictable chaos. Part of what makes it fun.
I lost 2 on that fight , went down from 1800 2 1430 , but u c ? i thought Malignaggi might/may cut d 4 years older man , and alcohol is used plenty in Ukraine .
D thing is that no1 put a gun 2 our heads in these betting , and that thought i described above prevented me from losing more .
Wait , u mean u have 0 because u really lost it all and not (just) because u went all in ? this is surprising . But vcash is telling nonetheless , I lost both on that guy , d draw and on d over , but i didn't go all in on it , so didn't lose it all . And already told u y . so again , vcash is telling .
And y couldn't i place more than 10 bets on this fight ? I did get another 75 but couldn't place it on this fight anymore . couldn't because d system didn't let me .
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FRIONA — Jerry London, 74, of Friona died Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Friona United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kurt Borden, pastor, and the Rev. Archie Echols of Lubbock officiating. Burial following in Friona Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home of Friona.
Jerry was born Feb. 26, 1940, in Hereford to Pharis Lowell and Margie Belle Truax London. He married Raye Jene Jones on Aug. 20, 1959, in Friona.
He was a longtime Parmer County farmer and was very active in Friona United
Methodist Church, where he was a member of the church choir and music program, and held several positions. He was a member of several Friona and Parmer County organizations including Friona Independent School District school board, Friona Young Farmers and Parmer County Tax Board.
He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, farming and fly fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard London; and a sister, Janie London.
Survivors include his wife, of Friona; a daughter, M'Lynda Jarecki and husband John of Friona; a son, Micah London of Friona; a sister, Dee LaPorte and husband Chris of Dallas; four grandchildren, M'Kell Jeter and husband Justin of Friona, J'Lond Jarecki and wife Jordan of Friona, Jessie London of Abilene and Oran London of Friona; and four great-grandchildren, Kaden Jeter, Brice Jeter, Jace Jarecki and Jesalyn Jarecki.
The family suggests memorials be to Friona United Methodist Church, 301 E. Eighth St., Friona, TX 79035; or a favorite charity.
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Prey 2 art shown, reveal site taken off air
According to this, a piece of concept art and first details of shooter sequel Prey 2 have been revealed by Radar Group, the "the IP incubator" firm set up by 3D Realms' boss Scott Miller.
"This time, abandoned and framed for the disappearance of his family, Tommy escapes an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him," read the description on Radar Group's site.
Prey 2 is listed for release on PC and Xbox 360. Or rather it was listed: Radar Group's site seems to have vanished. Someone must have pushed the wrong button, or something.
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Ann Barnes to stand for Kent Police Commissioner
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The chair of Kent Police Authority, Ann Barnes, is to stand as an independent candidate for Kent Police Commissioner.
Ms Barnes, who is expected to resign from her position to stand for election on 15 November, said she wanted to keep party politics out of the police.
She launched her campaign beside cardboard cutouts of Ed Miliband, Theresa May and David Cameron.
The Conservative candidate is Medway councillor Craig MacKinlay. Labour's is Ashford councillor Harriet Yeo.
Five other independent candidates have announced they will stand in the election - Thanet councillor Ian Driver, former Medway Mayor Dai Liyange, businessman Fergus Wilson, former Kent police officer Fran Croucher and campaigner Ken Little.
The Liberal Democrats are not putting forward a candidate.
Ms Barnes said: "We face the very real threat that for the first time our police service could fall under the control of a party politician.
"Could such a person be trusted to put the people of Kent first and not just toe the Party line?"
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Ms Barnes's campaign manager Peter Carroll said she was "starting process of disengaging" from the police authority.
Ms Yeo has said the role of police commissioner will give constituents a chance to influence how they want their policing delivered, while Mr MacKinlay has said it will be a democratic link between the electorate and policing.
The new commissioners will have the power to hire and fire chief constables, hold them to account and set the forces' budgets.
Police and crime commissioners will be elected for every police force of England and Wales in the November polls.
The elected commissioners will replace police authorities a week later.
The Home Office said every household would receive information about the elections from the Electoral Commission and information about every candidate would be published online and, for those who wanted it, delivered in written form.


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"Your village is calling. They want you back." That's the beginning of a message directed at Bob Perrin of Boiling Springs, and it comes from Chesnee's Randy Faulkner, who is suggesting Mr. Perrin is plenty wrong in his thinking on the latest required reading at a couple of state-supported colleges. "In your condemnation of Rep. Garry Smith, R-Simpsonville, and his stance on the gay book that freshmen at the University of South Carolina Upstate were forced to read, you say things like Rep. Smith believes that reading 'Out Loud: The Best of Rainbow Radio' and 'Fun Home' will turn a bunch of college kids into gays, that he believes that simply reading can cause individuals to pursue what he calls the gay lifestyle. How do you know what Rep. Smith 'believes'?" responds Mr. Faulkner. "Rep. Smith stated the reason he was upset was because some students and parents were upset because of their religious beliefs. The last time I checked, the Constitution forbids a school from interfering with the religious beliefs of others. Actually, it does not say that, but you liberals seem to think it does. The one thing that the Constitution does guarantee is freedom of association. The petition clause, part of the First Amendment, protects the right to petition all branches and agencies of government for action. In addition to the right of assembly guaranteed by this clause, the court has also ruled that the amendment implicitly protects freedom of association. I can provide you at least four Supreme Court rulings dating back as far as 1958 to back up my assertion. The bottom line, Mr Perrin, is you cannot back up any of your statements about what Rep. Smith believes, but I can certainly make the case that forcing students to read a book about gays, forcing them to engage in discussions about gay behavior, forcing them to attend seminars on gay behavior certainly violated their constitutionally protected right of association. USC Upstate is lucky that it is only going to lose funding. If it was my child, USC Upstate would be facing a civil rights lawsuit about now!"
QUIPS JOHN EATON of Inman: "If the Republicans really wanted to stop Obamacare from robbing Medicare Advantage, they would go to Hillary Clinton and ask her whether she supports hurting seniors. Get her on the record. She will, of course, say no, and Democrats will swing around to support Hillary's position. After all, she is going to be the next president."
THOSE SENIOR MOMENTS: Furman Jolley of the Peach Valley community says he is starting to wonder about "the little wife." He says she went to the gasoline station to buy a newspaper, and during that time she was on her cellphone, talking to her daughter in Alabama. "She got out of the car and got her pocket book and keys and said to her daughter, 'I can't find my telephone.' " tells Mr. Jolley. "Renae, her daughter, said, 'Mom, you are talking to me on your telephone.' "
ODDS AND ENDS: Members of the Master Gardeners of the Piedmont are sponsoring a project called Gardening Goodness, and the first in a series of community education events this year will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 10 in the Spartanburg Public Library, downtown. Amanda McNulty from Making it Grow fame and a master gardener will discuss flower arranging.
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The Obama campaign is offering Mitt Romney a truce of sorts: if he releases five years of tax returns, the Obama campaign will not request the release of any more.
Politicians and pundits on both sides of the aisle have been calling on Romney to be more transparent with his tax returns. Romney has released his 2010 returns and is expected to release his 2011 returns. He and his wife have steadfastly maintained that those releases are all that are legally obligated, and they will not release any more.
Obama campaign manager Jim Messina made the offer to Romney campaign manager Matt Rhoades in a letter Friday. Messina says he is taking the step because Romney "apparently fears the more he offers, the more our campaign will demand that he provide."
Though Romney is adamant that there is nothing nefarious about the tax returns he refuses to disclose, his refusal to release them has opened him up to criticism that he is hiding something. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been the most high-profile, accusing Romney of avoiding paying taxes for 10 years.
Romney blasted Reid for what he calls false charges, and has demanded that Reid identify his source, who Reid says is an "extremely credible source" from Bain Capital. John McCain, whose campaign reviewed several years of Romney's tax returns when considering him as a running mate, backed Romney up, saying that while he didn't review them all himself, there was nothing that suggested Romney didn't pay taxes some years.
Thursday, Romney opened more than usual on the campaign trail regarding his wealth, stating that he has paid at least 13 percent of his income in federal taxes every year for the past decade.
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Berlusconi Struggles to End Naples Garbage Mess Before Key Vote
Tons of trash are piling up in the streets of Naples, leaving Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi racing to sort out the mess before Dec. 14 confidence votes in parliament that may topple his government.
Berlusconi, who won re-election in 2008 after vowing to end the trash crisis in the Italian port city, yesterday reiterated promises to solve the current emergency before lawmakers decide the fate of his conservative coalition. European Union inspectors last month warned it may take "several years" to permanently resolve the garbage issue.
"He didn't keep his promise" in 2008, said Loredana Velona, a 45-year-old medical analyst in Naples. "It was easy to collect the trash and send it off to other cities, anyone could have done that. The hard part is solving the problem by building incinerators."
Berlusconi, 74, is fighting for his political life against Gianfranco Fini, a former ally who now leads the challenge to the premier's government. The turmoil has buffeted declines in its debt, with investors demanding 158 extra basis points of yield to hold Italian 10-year bonds relative to German bunds. The spread reached a euro-era high of 210 basis points Nov. 30.
Naples has suffered periodic garbage emergencies since the mid-1990s as landfills overflowed and authorities were slow to build more dumps and incinerators. The situation has sparked protests by residents and encouraged organized crime to seek temporary contracts to remove the garbage, according to Legambiente, an environmental group.
"I was once again able to note how the Naples problem damages Italy's good name and image on the international scene," Berlusconi, who's traveled to Naples twice over the last month, said in an e-mailed note yesterday after returning from a summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Astana, Kazakhstan. He said he was confident that "the emergency will be resolved as soon as possible."
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The latest controversy arose in early October when residents of nearby Terzigno protested plans to expand dumping of trash at a site outside their town. Television networks broadcast violent skirmishes between police and residents, who tossed Molotov cocktails and torched trash-collection trucks. Scores were injured and newspapers, including Corriere della Sera, estimated damages at more than 20 million euros.
The Naples garbage situation is another "factor that exacerbates" Italy's political mess, said Raffaele De Mucci, a professor of political science at Luiss Universtiy in Rome. "It proves that wild promises don't pay if you can't keep them."
While tensions in Terzigno eased after the government agreed to take over management of a garbage dump on Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano whose eruption more than 2,000 years ago destroyed ancient Pompeii, they soon flared in Naples.
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Trash began piling up in the streets of the city where the Camorra, the local mafia, "has a hand in every vital organ of the economy," according to Michele Buonomo, president of Legambiente in the region of Campania, whose capital is Naples.
"The dumps in Campania can't take all the trash from Naples," he said in an interview. "Of 2,000 tons of trash produced per day in Naples, 600 tons can't find a place to be dumped. This is our problem."
Various governments have failed to resolve the situation after assuming responsibility for waste disposal in Naples more than 15 year ago. Berlusconi's current government relinquished that role at the end of 2009 and oversight of trash collection was given last month to regional authorities.
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At the peak of the 2008 outbreak, authorities estimated that there were 30,000 tons of trash in the streets of Naples and the surrounding region. To remove it, Berlusconi adopted emergency measures that included transporting by train some of the trash for disposal in other regions as well as in Germany, and making it a crime to block garbage from entering dumpsites.
"Berlusconi's plan two years ago was built on a fragile foundation," said Paolo Giacomelli, a Naples city official who oversees garbage collection. "It blew up on him because citizens of Terzigno complained about how the dump was being managed."
The shortage of landfill space won't be completely resolved for three to four years when two new incinerators come on line, Berlusconi said on Nov. 26 at a Naples press conference.
"It will still take several years to set up the infrastructure needed to ensure that all the waste produced in Campania -- 7,200 tons per day -- is adequately managed and to prevent further waste crises," EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik said in a Nov. 26 statement.
He said that "the danger to human health and damage to the environment" from the waste "will continue."
Berlusconi has blamed local officials for the latest mess, saying they failed to assume responsibility for the issue when the central government pulled out. Naples Mayor Rosa Russo Jervolino, a member of the opposition Democratic Party, declined to comment, her spokesman said.
"After K2, after Mont Blanc, after Everest, there's the Naples trash mountain -- the tallest one of all," said Alfredo Fedele, 65, a Naples pensioner. "Two years on, we're still in a state of emergency."


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If you're old enough to remember pre-Internet days (like us geezers who make this podcast), you remember how new comics creators used to get known. No Web comics, Tumbler, podcasts, etc. Like John Porcellino, they hit the "zine" scene, announcing themselves through Factsheet Five and getting placement in a few comics shops. Porcellino's King-Cat, with its accounts of his pets, his dreams (the sleeping kind), amusing anecdotes, and occasional fiction, drew notice in the comics world for the way it eloquently fed the reader's life back to him, making note of things the reader might have missed. Drawn & Quarterly is releasing selected King-Cat comics in hardcover; Tim, Kumar, and special guest Tom Spurgeon discuss the first collection, King-Cat Classix. Deconstructing Comics site Follow Tim on Twitter | Facebook group
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Room is complete and clean. Tiffany is a nice host and willing to share and communicate. I will recommend this to others.Tze-KhaiJune 2016
Me and my two friends stayed at Tiffany's place for 3 nights but would have stayed longer if we could because this airbnb proved to be one of the best we have been in. Located in a beautiful, quite neighborhood on Staten Island (not too far from the Ferry) it is owned by a lovely family. The apartment is great! -super clean bathroom -big bedroom with good books -living room with cinema seats and big flatscreen -nicely equipped kitchen (you can see the water and the verrazano-narrows bridge from the kitchen!!!)LucJune 2016
Excellent place for our stay! Tiffany's family is wonderful and kind. The area is safe and peaceful. It offers amazing water views, nature - green lush trees and many birds especially a Cardinal you can view in the backyard from the kitchen window, comfortable neighborhood with beautiful homes (you may just forget New York City is nearby) and close walking proximity to the free 24 hour Ferry. Walking to the ferry is safe and easy, it takes me about 15 to 20 minutes depending how fast or leisurely I walk & stop lights to account for when crossing the streets so it can be faster for some people. The entire apartment is perfect for us as a couple, just enough space and comfort. The neighborhood is a great place to walk since it's safe and just beautiful viewing many different styles of homes that are well kept - I would recommend walking on Ward Ave then make a left on Nixon (a horseshoe street) beautiful homes with views of the Verrazano Bridge and it's a fairly quite street not busy with car traffic then you'll end back at Ward Ave and you can go further down or come back up. A few recommendations: On Victory Blvd there are many local restaurants and shops which are easy to walk to. At the end/beginning of Victory on Bay Street there is a grocery store, Key Food, again a very convenient walk. You can take a short cut to Victory Blvd from Tompkins Circle and walk down a staircase path way that is surrounded by greenery which is so beautiful. We have tried the Taco shop on the corner of Victory Blvd and Monroe Ave they offer authentic tacos which are delicious! Also, the Pastry shop across from the Taco shop offers authentic Spanish tasty pastries. On the corner of Victory Blvd and Van Duzer Street (walking towards Bay Street) there is a 99 cent plus and Hardware store a closer walk than the grocery store, Key food if you are in an immediate need of any personal items, toiletry items and even bottled water - a very convenient place since its just down from the short cut pathway. Also, if you walk on Van Duzer street you can try the restaurant Craft House, it's modern, casual, clean and comfortable which I tried their Chicken & Waffles and their famous roasted corn dip as an appetizer both are sooo delicious! Another is M & K Spanish cafe that offers homemade tasty food - walk down Victory Blvd and make a right on the first Bay Street before the park - cafe on the right. Then if you stay on that same Bay Street walk down there is a coffee & book shop called Everything Goes Book Cafe and Neighborhood stage - excellent coffee and pastries and they have a patio area where you can sit outside. If you need transportation there is a taxi stand at the ferry terminal which I paid $7...Georgina July 2016
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My friends and I came from Minnesota, Canada and the Philippines, I booked Kim's place because it's got a great location. It's close to everything and the place was clean and spacious. I really loved how we can just walk outside and go to Macy's and other stores. When the kids accidentally locked one of the rooms he was fast to respond and got the room unlocked. They didn't have any elevators and the room was on the fourth floor so make sure you can walk up and down well. The meeting place was kinda far from the place. Overall, it was a great stay!LeticiaApril 2016
Il was great and responsive as we were checking in and super accommodating as we were in the residence.AJJune 2016
The listing was generally accurate and the host was excellent. Very communicative and helpful. We were a little frustrated to spend $60 to leave 3 suitcases behind while we attended client meeting. And the shower did not heat up and there were no pillows on one of the beds. Overall, host very nice, facilities not the best.KirstenJuly 2016
II's place was perfect for our needs. We had 8 dudes in town, everyone had a place to sleep in the unit. It ended up being 2 separate rooms across the hall from one another, which was great because both had their own bathroom and kitchen. The location was wonderful. Easy access to all trains, great parks, food and bars. Zero complaints about this one. 10/10 would stay there again.RyanApril 2016
The location is good, within walking distance to Times Square, the Empire State building, etc. However the two apartments are small and could use a little more maintenance/renovation. We have 4 people staying in each apartment unit, and there was hardly enough room to sit and walk around. But if you, like us, are here only to sleep and plan to spend most of the day exploring the city, this should not be a problem - just know what to expect.JeremyMay 2016
The places was right in the middle of New York City... we felt like we were close to everything.Dave July 2016
It was a nice place. The area was nice! Lots of convenient shops and stores to get food. My large group was very satisfied. The place was basically 2 apartments combined but it was nice to have the whole floor to ourselves. The only thing that annoyed me was the fact that we had 4 sets of keys. It was difficult to pick which key opened which door. All in all, it was a great time! I 100% recommend this for large groups.MawuliJuly 2016
Muy buena ubicaciónAndrésJune 2016
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Excellent communication before my family and I arrived (we were 4 people), apartment perfectly located in upper west manhattan, easy access, near to Subway Station, very nice and safe nighborhood. There were clean towels and linens. Absolutly great choice for my family trip to explore NY for the first time, we felt like home. Thank you.EstebanApril 2016
This place was great!ingridJuly 2016
The apt is great, it looks like the pictures. Full equipped and very good location. It is very close to the subway, directly connected to the center. We did not have the oportunity of meeting Rui, but he sorted out our doubts by email very fast. I totally recommend Rui's apt.EnriqueJune 2016
big room with 3 beds, it's good for a family.JieMay 2016
Speechless. So clean, so maintained, so furnished. The whole place smell on clean sheets and clean towels. Easy access to the place. Very good communication with Rui. He is real businessmen. Do not miss this apartmentMarkMay 2016
We loved this apartment!!!! Such a wonderful area with great places, easy access to subway and park! Would definitely stay here again.Margaret May 2016
The listing is inaccurate. It states that check in time is 1pm; however, after booking, the information that Rui sent out indicated that check in time is 4pm. I contacted him regarding this discrepancy and he stated that the 4pm time frame is correct. I think this is a complete misrepresentation of the listing and I had indicated this to Rui. He stated that he would allow us to leave our bags and would try to have the house clean by 2pm. We arrived around 1:30pm to the location and it was in complete disarray and disgusting. The cleaners did arrive around 2pm; however we had to leave the place. There is garage parking around the area and it is convenient to the subway. There is an elevator. I would recommend bringing your own toiletries (there was shampoo, towels provided).AmyMay 2016
I enjoyed my stay at the Luxury Dream Suite and Rui was a friendly accommodating host. The apartment was very simple, uncluttered and very clean. The location is great, close to the subway and the buzz of Broadway. I had a little trouble with the lock when I first arrived, and Rui was immediately available by phone to quickly get me straightened out.SandraMay 2016
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The apartment was indeed in a prime location in Hell's Kitchen. Quiet, yet you walk out the door and you're in the middle of a bustling neighborhood. Super comfortable bed and adequately stocked apartment. Konstantin would not reveal exact apartment location until I met him (and I believe that the listing location he has on airbnb is not correct), which was a bit disconcerting, but Konstantin communicated well and was prompt in meeting me. Minor cleanliness issues were responded to quickly by the host.MichaelJune 2016
Konstantin was most accommodating and helpful. Could not have been more friendly and courteous. Went out of his way to assure a good stay. And, a good stay it was. The apartment was clean. Neighborhood was wonderful with easy access to midtown and theater areas. While this was a one night business trip, will bring my wife with me soon for a New York weekend!DonaldMay 2016
Konstantin was amazing! The place is great, centrally located and we would stay here again and again. Highly recommend.ShawnMay 2016
Konstantin's place was incredible. Not only is it a beautiful and spacious apartment, but its location is unbeatable. It is in Hell's Kitchen, right outside of the insanity of Times Square but still close enough to access the top tourist spots and subways. Konstantin is easy to contact, flexible, and professional. My daughter and I had an excellent experience and would definitely book again. Thank you for your hospitality!MarthaJuly 2016
Konstantin's place was beautiful! Exactly as pictured. It was clean, the bed was super comfortable, and the building was secure and quiet. I especially loved the spotless bathroom, it looked brand new! We didn't get to meet him in person but he was quick to reply whenever we needed anything. The neighborhood was perfect. It's located on a quiet residential street but there are restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shopping literally just around the corner. Plus Times Square is a quick 10 minute walk away. Perfect location, space, and neighborhood! Could not have asked for a better stay for my first time in New York.AprilJune 2016
Konstantin was punctual and accommodating. He helped us with bags and fully explained the apartment. The apartment itself was extremely clean and more spacious than we expected. Great location within walking distance of Broadway and lots of great Hell's Kitchen restaurants.ZacharyMay 2016
Konstantin was a great host. The condo was just as advertised and Konstantin was flexible with key pick up.RobertJune 2016
I loved the privacy, location and Konstatin was so quick to address whatever question I had. Would definitely recomend. The place was so clean and cozy. Everything I needed was there. Would have stayed longer given the chance.Steffi MarieApril 2016
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We stayed 7 nights and i can definitely recommend this place for: 1/ the great central NY location, the 8 mn walk to 50 st/ 8 subway, convenient and quick conections to all 3 airports, times square a few blocks away, restos, supermarkets, delis, you name it, all around you! 2/ a clean and very well proportioned apartment space (kichen, bathroom, livingoom & closet) so it was a comfy space for 2. An EXCELLENT mattress, you don't ever feel the person next to you move!! 3/ our hosts were very welcoming, flexible and available, they did everything to make our stay as flawless as possible and they did! Almost Hotel service! The only pity was the lack of outside view and the ventilation noise (which is acceptable). Other than that, there was very little noise from the street, so it was very quiet and a really nice place to come home to after a long day out in the NY buzz!DorineMay 2016
Great Appartment and a great Host. Helpful and communicative. We booked last minute and they did their best to help us. They allowed us to check in later and even check out later than the time they wrote. The Appartment is as described, maybe even bigger. The location was awesome. Would definitely book again and recommend! Felt Save.MarianJuly 2016
Beautiful spot ! very clean! We had a wonderful stay.JasmineMay 2016
We enjoyed our stay with Natalie and Morris a lot! The apartment was immaculately clean (especially the bathroom), conveniently located at the heart of everything. Morris was attentive and easy to contact, the check in and check out went smoothly. Overall a great experience!MariaJune 2016
The hosts were responsive and worked with me to find a way to get my luggage off my hands until I could check in. The room is well appointed and a perfect place for a quick work trip to NYC or for a couple on vacation.JonathanMay 2016
The host is incredibly courteous. The apartment is clean & well-situated. We appreciate sparse, modern new decor, bottled water, and toiletries. Highly-recommended!M.May 2016
Natalie and Morris made us feel very comfortable and welcome. Morris met us with the keys and explained everything about the room and even about the city to us in detail. They were always available via text if anything happened and I felt very at home during my stay.Natalie June 2016
The communication in the lead up to arriving was fantastic. Always helpful and informative. The apartment was fantastic and in a great, great location. Loved every minute of our stay, can't wait to go back.KevinJune 2016
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Just say lovely apartment. Great location. Really enjoyed our stay there.PaulApril 2016
Tina was very responsive flexible.AfiaJune 2016
Host was helpful, flexible, and easy to work with/easy to contact. The apartment was clean, spacious (especially for NYC), bright, and pretty much as the photos show. Window AC in each room kept things cool during our late August visit. Bathrooms are spacious; plenty of hot water for family of 5/showers. The apartment is on the second floor; one BR faces the street and is a little noisy (noticeable in early morning when trucks drive by) but the two other bedrooms are in the rear away from the street and are quiet. The location is two blocks from Penn Station and convenient to getting around the city or walking to many sites. Within one block are grocery, convenience market (7-11), fast food (Dunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell, etc), and wine/liquor. Subway (metro) is very close and it is easy to catch a cab on the street out front. I would stay here again when visiting NY in the future.BenSeptember 2015
We had a fantastic weekend at this apartment in NYC. The location was great for seeing many parts of the city. You can walk to the High line, Time square and many restaurants in Chelsea. Tina was very accommodating as our bus was 2 hours late coming from Boston. The apartment was very nice and clean.DavidMarch 2016
Place was great and very much enjoyed ourselves! Perfect location right near Penn Station and quite spacious by NYC standards. Plus we got the bonus of 70 degree weather in November :) Definitely a keeper!DavidNovember 2015
Tina met us late at night and we were so pleased the apartment was ready-stocked with coffee and beer which was a really nice touch. When we left, Tina was fine with us leaving at 5PM which helped as our flight was not until 9. All in all, Tina is very accommodating and professional and I would definitely rebook with her.NigelMarch 2016
Lots of interaction with Tina before we arrived and she answered all our questions and was very helpful. She also left some good restaurant recommendations in the apartment. The apartment is smaller than it looks in the photos but is well set out. The downside for us was that it is on the first floor, immediately above a bar so was very loud at night and the music didn't stop until 4am. The front of the apartment is on 8th Avenue so there is noise from traffic and the subway is right underneath. The two back bedrooms have huge air conditioner units outside which also make an intermittant noise throughout the night too. So if you're out partying and not worried about noise, then this could be the place for you, but if you have children and want to be in bed before 4am, it isn't.JoOctober 2015
Clean and modern 3 br, in very convenient location. Tina was quick to respond and super easy to work with. Thanks again!!!!JustinJuly 2015
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Entire home/flat
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Chelsea, New York
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Private room
Property Type
New York
Nick and Juani went above and beyond our expectations. To say they were attentive is an understatement. Nick drove us and picked us up from the ferry daily despite his busy schedule. They are excellent parents to Oliver, he is a very happy and adorable baby! 5 stars Superhosts! Highly recommended. The area was very safe and quiet with plenty of places in the area to order food from. Very clean and comfortable spacious room , it stays nice and cool on a hot summer day. There is an enormous TV in the room to watch movies on and the lamp doesn't get hot. Just what we needed. Thank you!Mieesha & StewartJuly 2016
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Private room
Property Type
Clifton, Staten Island
Jay made my first Airbnb experience a smooth and comfortable one. Jays home was warm, inviting and homely exactly what you need after a long flight. The apartment felt like a home away from home with everything that you could possibly wish for and more. The location is ideal for anyone looking for a real New York experience and the welcome I recorded was second to none. I will definitely stay here again and cannot recommend Jay and his beautiful apartment to anyone visiting NYCJamieNovember 2015
Located in central Harlem, the place is about a 30 minute walk to central park. Beautiful and clean place!FredNovember 2015
I visited NY with my sister and stayed at Jay's place for three days. It's a nice recently renovated flat (full of lovely orchids :) ) around 30 min away from Times Square by subway. Jay was extremely kind and welcoming! From the beginning, he made our arrival smooth by giving clear indications on how to get there and check in! He was constantly open to giving great advice on places to visit and tips! It was pretty easy to reach him, he would reply our SMS quickly. So, every time we had a doubt only a New Yorker could answer, he would help us right away! He was quite helpful in several times. I would definitely recommend staying there!PaolaJuly 2015
Jay and Craig were very welcoming hosts and the place felt like my home for the time I was there. The room was clean, everything was provided and the location was convenient. I had total freedom to come and go whenever I pleased. Overall, a great stay!TomassMarch 2016
Room was really clean and nice. Great neighborhood!MariaJuly 2016
Extremely great stay! Super courteous hosts with great information of the area. The room and apartment were very nice. Would absolutely stay again.AntonioJune 2016
I absolutely loved being there! It was clean Jay is a great host. He replied right away! No anticipation or anxiety waiting on a response. Things were explained clearly as far as his expectations as well as in writing. I'm glad I found a place that I can stay if needed when going to New York! It's hard to find people that are genuinely kind and hospitable now and days! This was truly a unbelievable find! The place looks even better in person! I would recommend the Utopia to anyone traveling to New York!MarieJune 2016
Jay and Craig were awesome. The apartment was nice and clean and they suggested some great places to eat. They were also very helpful when it came to giving us directions to all the places we wanted to see. I would recommend this place to stay and would say again If I came back.JonJuly 2015
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Private room
Property Type
Harlem, New York
Judith was so wonderful!! The apt looked exactly as described. Extremely clean and spacious. She even had waters and OJ in the fridge for us. Great location and parking was free right out front. Would definitely recommend!MikeOctober 2015
Judith made me feel welcome from the first moment of contact until we said our goodbyes in New York. She responded to questions in a timely manner and overall is pleasant, inviting, thoughtful and helpful. The apartment is exactly as posted and quite comfortable. What a positive experience all around!KathleenSeptember 2015
The rental is easily accessed from Prospect Park, Winthrop, and Parkside train stations. It is exactly as in the photos. Very clean and welcoming. Judy is an attentive and helpful host. We enjoyed staying here for a long weekend in NY; it's lovely to have access to a small kitchen to save some $.KirstenMay 2016
Judith made us feel very welcome, and was really kind and helpful without ever being intrusive. The space itself is really cosy and comfortable and I would recommend it to anyone.CarlApril 2016
She was great and nice!DavidJuly 2016
Judith was an absolute gracious host! She was welcoming, quite accommodating, and very helpful when it came to finding a place to park in the neighborhood. She lives in a beautiful tree lined neighborhood with easy access to the bus or the subway! The basement apartment is comfortable with a kitchenette with everything one needs and a large bathroom. If the opportunity presented itself, I would stay at Judith's again.NadiaMay 2016
Judith was more than a great host! She was accommodating to our early check in, fast in responding to messages and texts and even gave us great recommendations on anything we asked. Easy walk to the subway- about 30 minutes into Time Square. Bed was comfy, bathroom was fantastic, and we loved every minute! Would highly recommend staying here to anyone.TriciaMay 2016
Judith is fantastic and the flat is amazing. Everything that is needed has been provided.FarshidNovember 2015
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Entire home/flat
Property Type
Flatbush, Brooklyn
Carol and her family are the epitome of what Airbnb is about. You are renting a room in the apartment where they live, so you get a chance to see New York life from a resident's viewpoint. Her location in the East Village is very close to Thompkins Square Park, and there are countless restaurants, coffee shops and small boutiques to enjoy. Carol provides information for guests on both tourist sites and off-the-beaten track things to do, and she or her sons are happy to answer any questions. Did I forget to mention the delicious pancake breakfast (see photo)? I had a great time and was made to feel a welcome part of the family during my too-short stay. Thanks, Carol!DeLisaSeptember 2015
I knew the minute I saw Carol's listing this was the place for me - and it wasn't just the pancakes - although that definitely drew me in. Carol makes you feel like you are old friends the minute you walk in the door. And the pancakes - oh the pancakes - they were everything I had hoped. I stayed in the Cozy Nest while I was there which was in a room separated by screens and bookcases to create the space. It was in it's own room, however, the space outside of it formed a hallway for the other guest to go to their room. The space was private, comfortable and more than adequate for a single person travelling on his or her own. I've been to NY about 20 times and East Village is my preferred location because of the proximity to the trains in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. It's also the perfect place for a first time NY visitor. Carol goes out of her way to make sure you know where to go and what to see so you can make the most of the experience. Without a doubt, I need to look no further than this listing when heading back to NY.JanelleAugust 2015
Our stay with Carol was absolutely perfect. She's super sweet and we were able to enjoy the best pancakes of New York City for breakfast. If you want to feel welcomed and safe Carols apartment is the place to stay!MariellaOctober 2015
Carol's place was very cozy and just what we needed. The East Village is an amazing neighborhood to stay in! Carole's pancakes were yummy and she was very easy to talk to. I would recommend this p,ace to anyone who needs a place to crash in between city adventures!JulieJuly 2013
It was a nice stay in NY. We were ten days at Carol's apartment. She is kind and the hospitality was great. The pancakes and fruit were very special in the early morning. We enjoyed our stay in NY very much!GijsSeptember 2014
It was lovely to meet Carol and her two sons - Malcolm and Rory. They have been very helpful with direction, suggestions for food and sites. The manuals I was provided is very helpful. Most importantly, Carol makes really delicious pancakes. My room forms part of a big room with a passage to another big room behind created by putting together wardrobes. It is exactly like the picture advertised.JimmyMarch 2015
Carol is very friendly and helpful. The place is just as listed, well located near a very nice park and 10-15 min away from the subway.ArturoOctober 2014
Carol and Paul are lovely people and were wonderful hosts, I couldn't have asked for anything more. They made me feel welcome, part of the family and did everything they could in order to make me feel at home and comfortable. The apartment is in a great location (right near union square and the East Village) and there are plenty of restaurants and shops near by. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and will miss Carol and Paul very much.Olivia October 2012
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Shared room
Property Type
Alphabet City, New York
The room look just like it does in the images. We loved the neighborhood. Sooo many food choices within walking distance and train was very accessible to all parts of the city. The room was cleaned very tidily shortly after we arrived (we may have been a little early), but everything is pretty much as described. We didn't get a chance to meet Robert, but the place was kept very well and we loved the decor. Would definitely recommend a stay here.MicahJune 2016
Roberts apartment was very nice. The area was safe and it was really close to the Subway (36th Ave). It was quite noisy at the weekend but we were that tired it didn't really bother us. Would definitely stay here again.MeganMay 2016
We did not see Robert much, which was due to our travel schedule, but the room was spacious and clean. He always answered our questions, and helped out with last minute plans. We enjoyed our stay, and recommend the place for a trip to NYC!KristinaMay 2016
The room itself was ok as in the pictures. But the room should be repaired or renewed in some things. The bed was really comfortable and the rest of the appartment was really good. We didn't met Robert, because we were all the time in NYC :)RuiMay 2016
Room was exactly as pictured. Very roomy and comfortable. Location was great, only two blocks from the train station and plenty of little bodegas and food spots nearby. Room was ready for us by the time we got there. Robert was very accommodating. The only downsides to staying here is that during this season it's hot outside and there is no central a/c so we took showers before we left for the day and at night to be comfortable. We left the air unit on in our room all day not thinking about how much this would be wasteful of energy. I'm from Texas so I'm just used to everything having central air conditioning. But that is no fault of the host. Robert was also incredibly helpful and flexible when I asked to have one more guest in the room. For a small additional fee, he gave us extra towels and an air mattress. It was a great experience overall and for what you pay, definitely great for the price.LeeSeptember 2015
Although we didn't get to meet Robert, he was very responsive through the app. Access to the room was easy, secure, a comfortable experience, and had some fancy technology for knowing when the shared bathroom is occupied. The forest theme was a great touch! Perfect location and excellent price to access the length of the city on the N/Q line with a station being just two blocks away.BryceSeptember 2015
Rob is a great host! The best experience in NYC for airbnb. He is very willing to help us in everything. He tries to keep you safe and feel free. The room and apartment was very clean. The creative design of the room is amazing. It is real as you see here:) The location is very close to subway station and great place to stay! Don't hesitate act asap for this room:)BurakMay 2014
The room shown in the picture was not ready when we arrived, so we tried to contact Robert but he didn't pick up the phone. In the end we had to take the other room that was obviously ready. It was a nice room though.XiaoyueApril 2015
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Private room
Property Type
Astoria, Queens
Alex sent a very welcoming set of instructions for arrival and was quick to reply, we didn't meet but I was barely there. The room was bright and spacious and the bathroom was fine, although it is pretty busy between 4 other rooms, but the other guests that i met were lovely and the place was spotless. I'd definitely stay here again.AndyDecember 2015
Pleasant, non-invasive host.JohnDecember 2014
This was a beautiful room in a fun neighborhood in Brooklyn. The location was very close to the metro and a great jumping off point for the evening. Psst- check out the bar, Bembe, across the street for great Caribbean and Brazilian live music. Thanks to Alex for a lovely stay!MarilynMay 2015
Alex is a great host. The room is very comfortable and very neat, the area is very cool. It was great being there and all the other people in the apartment were friendly and quiet.MatteoMarch 2015
Even though I only met Alex once for about 5 seconds, our stay was great. Neighborhood vibes were awesome. Alex was very accommodating, the room was clean, and we had no issues with checking in or out. Would recommend to anyone staying in Willy! CheeeeersMartaMay 2015
This was a great place to stay: cool neighborhood, close to the subways, and Alex has this AirBnB thing down pat – streamlined check-in/check-out, posted guides to the area, frequent housecleaning, super quick reply from Alex when I texted him having a small issue with the door. Would recommend!MarkOctober 2015
I liked so much Alex's room that...I had to come back! :). This is the second time I stay at Alex's place. Alex is a great host and the room is super clean and confortable. The area is just the coolest one for young people, very safe and full of bars. Hope I will go there a third time!MatteoJuly 2015
Good location in williamsburg just as you arrive over bridge from manhattan. Room was clean and modern design with Aircon and lock on door. Lovely lounge and kitchen area with new ikea furnishings. Train a mere 10 mins to manhattan. Citibike just outside apartment and can ride across williamsburg bridge in 15 mins to the east village. Ideal place to stay, much preferred than staying in the city.TomMay 2015
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Shared room
Property Type
Bushwick, New York
Four of my girlfriends and I stayed at Liz's place for a weekend! Liz was a great host in accommodating us. Everything was very easy. The place was clean and in an awesome location! I would definitely recommend staying here for a weekend trip.BrandiNovember 2015
Great location, walking distance to Union Square, East Village, or Flatiron districts. And, about three blocks to the subway, which we used considerably. Yes, as other reviews stated, the apartment may be smaller than appears in the pictures. But, for us, it was ideal. For two people needing separate sleeping areas, this worked out fine. We flew standby, so our arrival/departures were somewhat in question. Lior and Liraz were quick with responses, and easy to work with arranging key handoff. Plenty of eating choices closeby, and also grocery and drug stores within one block. 2nd Avenue can be noisy at night, but the bedroom was quiet. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Lior and Liraz for making our six days in NY memorable.JackJanuary 2013
Location was fantastic! The place was well stocked and clean and I had a wonderful stay. I highly recommend this apartment if you plan stay in the area.PeteOctober 2013
Great location and nice apartment! The place was clean and tidy and worked great for me, my wife, and our 18 month old. There's a bus stop right outside the building and not a terribly long walk to the subway.JeffOctober 2012
Lior is a great host. He is extremely responsive. If you text with a question he responds virtually immediately. Lior went out of his way to help me out. Somehow I neglected to bring my IPhone charger and Lior was kind enought to lend me one. He also was kind enough to allow a late check out since no one was booked that night. The location of the apartment is great. It is actually smaller than it appears in the pictures. It is clean and well kept but could use a fresh coat of paint, There was some paint that was peeling in the bathroom and the walls could be freshend up. Beware that it is an older building so if the heat is on the apartment gets extremely hot and you have to keep the windows open. Lior was kind enough to try and lower the temperature of the boiler.DougDecember 2012
Good location. Easy to grab a cab and a variety of things nearby. We were a party of 6 (4 adults and two kids) which was a tight fit, but it was fair value for the price we paid. If you're a light sleeper, you will want earplugs due to traffic noise. To be clear, the noise level was typical for most small apartments in Manhattan – it is a bustling city after all... Liz was very responsive to our needs and flexible with check-in and check-out, which was much appreciated.NicholasDecember 2015
We never met our host (Liraz) but she was always very prompt in replying to queries and the keys were easily obtainable on our arrival. The apartment is centrally located and well-served with bars/shops/restaurants nearby and the 6 subway only a 5/10 minute walk away. The entrance to the block seems pretty rundown and the flat itself is somewhat smaller than it appears in the pictures so I would not recommend this listing for more than 4 people. It is mostly clean though could do with a coat of paint and some updating, most notably double-glazing to the windows as the street noise is very noticeable, day and night (apparently a feature of the avenues in Manhattan), and a new shower room which was old and tired. Certain things provided within the flat were good, for example excellent wifi connection, however others were less good: towels, although plentiful, were very small, and there was, for example, no hand-soap provided. We had a great time there, and it has the potential to be an excellent flat if the problems mentioned above are fixed.JuliaOctober 2015
It was so convenient and worked for 6 girls! It was clean and in a great location. Would definitely use it again.LeslieMarch 2014
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Entire home/flat
Property Type
Gramercy Park, New York
Subhana was a very professional host, replying to our requests quickly and helping us whenever she could! The apartment was very beautiful, clean, light and spacious in a nice typical Brooklyn home. We felt very comfortable in the area, as it provided a safe family environment and an interesting, lively atmosphere at the same time. Very different from Manhattan – in a good way!DarioMay 2014
Sinhala was great, she responded to my questions and concerns quickly and politely. The space was amazing, and felt very comfortable.OwenJune 2016
The apartment is exactly as described and even more. Subhana and her family are wonderful hosts, quick in response and very reliable. I never locked up the apartment from the first day on. The apartment is in an old building, very tastefully furnished and located in a quiet and safe neighbourhood in Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Sty). People look you in the eyes to greet you when you walk by. The Subway Station (Lines A and C) to Manhatten are near by (6 min. walk), the Laundry Service is within the same block. I enjoyed this place very much to get away from the hustle and bustle of Manhatten and could recommend it any time and hope to be back for my next visit.EstherJune 2016
I stayed in The artists suite for one month it is very comfortable and clean. You have everything you need in the neighborhood i really appreciate my journey. Subhana and her family are very kind and available people.AlessandraFebruary 2014
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Entire home/flat
Property Type
We received a warm welcome from Patricia upon our arrival in Staten Island. She had already given us tips on how to best go about travelling to New York. The apartment was clean and beds were made. Our kids quickly got their WiFi setup and we could rest from our trip coming here. The apartment is located in a quiet neighborhood and we could quite easily find places to shop and eat. On the evening before we left, one of our kids used probably to much toilet paper and the toilet got backed up. Patricia came immediately to fix it. We spend most of our days in New York. From the apartment it's easy to go by train, but we opted to take the car to the ferry and park in the courthouse for $8 per day. The ferry trip was everyday a nice way to start and relaxing to go back. All in all we had a lovely time in the apartment and in New York.Marieke (and Bas)July 2015
The reservation was canceled 35 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Susan
My family and I had a great stay here! Everything was provided for and Patricia was available for any questions we had. Location is ideal, parking is plentiful and the train was close by. I would definitely stay here again if I'm in the area!JessicaNovember 2015
Great Host. Always readily available for any questions. Very hospitable. The apartment was nice, cozy, close to bus and shopping center. Very nice stay, highly recommended!SamyJanuary 2016
Miguel and his wife were wonderful! They took such good care of everything when ever we needed them. Quit neighborhood and spacious apartment. Suitable for everyone that is looking to visit New York and still have a nice place to stay for a reasonable price. The fig tree in the back yard is awesome! Very sweet and delicious :-) Our Kids (3 and 2 year old) enjoyed playing in the back yard. It is a really nice place to stay. So definitely coming back!! Thank you Miguel!Soenita & KeesSeptember 2013
Micki & Patricia's place was the perfect base for exploring New York from. Our hosts were very welcoming and kept in contact with us well throughout our stay. The AirBnB was really clean, tidy and accommodated 3 people very well. We enjoyed making full use of the kitchen which was fully equipped and having a place to relax in the living room area. The AirBnB is situated in a very safe neighbourhood with a good quality supermarket a few minutes walk away. Transport links into New York are great which means you don't need a car to visit the area. It's about a 10 - 15 minute walk to the metro which goes every half hour and then a free ferry ride over to New York City itself. The ferry is great because it offers amazing views all the way into New York, especially of the statue of liberty. Coming back at sunset on the ferry was an unforgettable experience. This AirBnB is well worth a visit!Andie&EmilySeptember 2014
We really enjoyed staying at Micki's and Patricia's place! We are six girls, so we came with a lot of luggage. It was so nice of Micki that he picked us up from train station at night, then explained everything about neighbourhood, subway system and other important things. The place was clean and neat, like in pictures :) We had everything we needed: towels, extra bed sheets, hair dryer, wi-fi, tv, basic food for first morning (coffee, tea, sugar, even mayonese and eggs) and so on. If you go to train station using shortcut which Micki showed us, you can get there per 5-7 minutes, it's really fast. Of course, ferry and train takes longer to get to the center, but for that time you get to see Liberty Statue and you know, that you are staying in safe neighbourhood. :) all in all, we loved staying at this place, we knew that Micki or Patricia will help us anytime we need. We would recommend this place to everyone! Really good quality for good price :) Thank you very much!EglėOctober 2014
Mickie greeted us and was extremely cordial and charming, and gave us good information. The place was clean, well-stocked, and when something was missing (we like a lot of towels) they supplied it. The place accommodated four of us comfortably.The neighborhood is interesting and fun to explore. Our only problem was that walking to the train, getting the ferry, and then taking a subway to whatever our destination in New York was, took between 1 1/2 and 2 hours each way, which was more time than we wanted to spend in travel. If travel time is not a problem, it would be hard to find a more pleasant and reasonably priced place. Ken, Rosalie, David, ElizabethKenOctober 2014
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Entire home/flat
Property Type
Oakwood, Staten Island
Steven greeted us at our arrival and was really cordial. He took good care that our stay was comfortable. His place was nice, clean and spacious. Thank you Steven.juhiJanuary 2016
Clean, interesting place to stay. Creative use of space, I liked it. Plenty of off street lighted parking. Steven was gracious and responsive. Would stay again.SterlingJune 2016
Steven is a very nice person. Location also pretty good. It's only 5 min driving from the Staten Island ferry.SutirthaJune 2016
This host is truly amazing. Very patient, and understanding. Love the home and the area.MaribelJanuary 2016
Steven was great, the location was perfect and the place was just right! I loved it and would definitely stay here again ;)HillaryJune 2016
Our stay at Steven's place was great! He contacted us the day before we arrived with the information for his place and was very helpful with answering questions and giving directions to his place. Overall, he was very accomodating and helpful. As far as the apartment, it was very space for two (with a kitchenette, mini fridge, and microwave) and clean. It was also in a very nice location with easy access to the bus and the Staten Island Ferry. If I go back to New York, I would definitely book with Steven again.SelaJune 2016
Everything was just as advertised. I also appreciate how close it is to multiple bus lines!JennyJune 2016
The experience was great. The place was clean and nicely set up. Just thought it would have been a bedroom.franklinJune 2016
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Entire home/flat
Property Type
Stapleton, New York
Room very clean and nice serviceCharlieAugust 2015
Clean, easy access to tasty Indian food , bus stops are very close. The room is barebones but spacious. The host is very kind and helpful. I'd stay here again, great value for the price.AyahDecember 2015
The stay Gurpreet's space was perfect, it is extremely clean and tidy. This is my second stay at his house and I'm sure it definitely won't be my last. The pictures are very accurate, He is also ready and willing to assist with anything at anytime. I totally recommend this space for anyone visiting NYC. The pick up and drop off service is also a bonusSparkleOctober 2015
My experience staying in their apt was awesome because they did their best during my stay in NYC. I thank all his family!!!OtabekAugust 2015
The host was welcoming and kind. Really loved the room I slept. Thanks.JungHoJanuary 2016
It was just one night stay before picking up my mother at JFK airport on the following day. I arrived in NY by bus, so the transport from the city to the house was somewhat tough, but moving to JFK in an early morning was very convenient with the friendly location of the bus stop nearby the house.YukaAugust 2015
Gurpreet was very kind and helpful. He came down to take my luggage up when I arrived, and he kindly guided me. Even though I had to check in pretty late in the night (10:30) communicating was not a problem. It was only one night, but it was a safe and comfortable stay. The place is really close to a bus stop, and about a mile away from Jamaica station.Jea YoonOctober 2015
I felt in home in this place. Was my first experience with Airbnb and was amazing. The house is very clean, calm and safe, the room is great, clean and very comfortable. It's easy to go to manhattan by subway, in my first day I was adopted. I felt very welcome and comfortable with this very nice family. Very nice people!MarcoOctober 2015
Room Type
Private room
Property Type
Richmond Hill, Queens


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Back to the Future? Pre-World War II Europe and Corporatist Regionalism in Southeast Asia
Jürgen Rüland, 2010 Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Distinguished Fellow,Stanford University
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The European Union's efforts to export its model of regional integration have often been contrasted with the persistently top-down character of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations. Few, however, have examined the actual pattern of interest representation inside ASEAN and the extent to which it has been influenced by EU norms.
The findings are surprising: Neither has the EU actively promoted its essentially liberal-pluralist brand of interest representation in Southeast Asia, nor have ASEAN elites been inclined to adopt it, notwithstanding domestic pressures to make the Association more "people-centered." ASEAN elites have instead equipped the organization with a top-down, state-centered political culture with corporatist and organicist features reminiscent of Europe before World War II.
Jürgen Rüland is a professor of political science at the University of Freiburg, whose Southeast Asia Program he chairs with support from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. He also heads the Advisory Council of the German Institute of Global and Area Studies (Hamburg). Together with Christl Kessler, he was awarded the William Holland Prize for the best article published in Pacific Affairs in 2006. His research interests include Southeast Asian regionalism, interactions between different regions, and processes of cultural appropriation. He will be at Stanford from September through December 2010.
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