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Why did Donald Trump buy the Trump Hotel in New York?

At the time, New York was in a deep fiscal crisis and few other developers were interested in buying the hotel, built in 1919, from the bankrupt Penn Central Corporation. But Trump, whose father had built a fortune with a sprawling and utilitarian real estate portfolio in the city’s outer boroughs, was eager to make it to the big time in Manhattan.

What happened to Donald Trump's stake in the Trump Hotel?

Donald Trump is no longer connected to the hotel. He sold his stake in 1996. Photograph: Richard Drew/AP Donald Trump is no longer connected to the hotel. He sold his stake in 1996. Photograph: Richard Drew/AP

Why is New York's attorney general subpoenaing Trump documents?

New York's attorney general has subpoenaed documents from the federal government related to former president Donald Trump's company's successful bid to turn a historic D.C. post office into a hotel. (Astrid Riecken for The Washington Post)

Why did Trump’s lawyer file an emergency injunction to stop James investigation?

Trump’s lawyer tonight said that they filed for an emergency injunction to try and stop Letitia James’ investigation because “she is a sick person” who has “taken her oath of office and just weaponized it” to get Trump. pic.twitter.com/i6rgELdXNz.

What was Trump's first splash in Manhattan real estate?

The hotel was Trump’s first splash in Manhattan real estate. He and the Hyatt Corporation bought what was then the Commodore hotel in the 1970s and refurbished it into the glass tower that stands today. “The lobby was so dingy it looked like a welfare hotel,” Trump wrote in his book The Art of the Deal. “There were thousands of well-dressed ...

Who bought the Grand Hyatt?

Developer TF Cornerstone is set to buy the property with an investment firm that manages billionaire computer mogul Michael Dell ’s money, the developer said on Thursday. They plan to replace the 26-floor hotel ...

Who is the Manhattan District Attorney who is demanding Trump's accountants turn over the tax documents?

However, the apex court's decision has enabled Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance to demand Trump's accountants to turn over the tax documents that the 45th POTUS has so far refused to surrender to investigators or Congress.

Why did the Trump Organization contract end?

In January, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city was terminating all of the Trump Organization's concession contracts including the two Central Park rinks, Wollman and Lasker, because of Trump's connection to the MAGA mob riot.

Where is Melania Trump Tower?

It was not clear as to what prompted the trip to New York or whether Melania will be joining him. Trump Tower stands on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on August 24, 2018 in New York City. (Getty Images) Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, who has cooperated with Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance's criminal probe, mocked Trump saying he is returning ...

Where is Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago?

Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters lined along on the route to his Mar-a-Lago estate on January 20, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida (Getty Images) Former President Donald Trump went back to his roots, New York City, for the first time since leaving office in January this year, to visit his iconic building, the Trump Tower, ...

Did the ex-POTUS waving at a fan outside his Manhattan tower?

Ex-POTUS caught waving at lone MAGA fan outside his Manhattan tower. The former president's trip to New York might have something to do with the fact that prosecutors from the state now have access to his tax returns, the details of which have been under wrap ever since Trump took office. By Pritha Paul.