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Offers a look at the spending habits of consumers in New York City. Financial status of consumers; Why consumers feel poorer; Range of salaries in several professions; Implications of economic inequality.

Reveals that marketing is the reason for the success of Celexa antidepressant. Celexa's market share since its launch in September 1998; Estimated amount that United States pharmaceutical firms spent in 1999 on drug promotions; Requirement for selling drugs to physicians; Tactics used by drug sales representatives.

Deals with the money-laundering operation of the Bank of New York. Details on the story revealed by Timothy O'Brien, reporter of `Times' newspaper; Involvement of lawyer Emmanuel Zeltser in the operation; Investigation on the case; Other scandals and controversies revealed by Zeltser; Information on the court trial of the case.

Reports on the concern of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) over the fast-growing electronic `alternative trading systems.' Status of NYSE as of October 1999; Plans of NYSE; Comments from NYSE Chairman Richard A. Grasso.

Profiles Leonard Riggio, chairman and chief executive officer of the bookstore chain Barnes & Noble Inc. His relationship with the press; Impact of the company on the bookselling industry; His family background; Career background.

Presents information on the bid of Bernard Arnault, chief executive at LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton to takeover Gucci. Fashion designers employed by Arnault; Plans of French financier Francois Pinault in purchasing stocks of Gucci; Business expansion of LVMH in New York.

Features Lewis Katz, the co-chairman and principal owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team. Information on the team; Career background of Katz; Comments from Katz's friends.

Examines the influence of Wall Street on the economy of New York. Fourth quarter bonus payments of Wall Street in 1999; Symbol of New York City's rebirth; Factor that contributed to its growth in employment; Figures on brokerage firms spending accounts from 1995 to 1998.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by Newmark & Company Real Estate against Flatiron Partners which used the Flatiron building's appearance in its logo. Reaction of Jerry Colonna, co-founder of Flatiron Partners on the lawsuit; How the dispute began.

Features the Arts & Letters Daily Web site developed by Denis Dutton. How the Web site got started; How the site describes books; Publications that have offered to buy the Web site.

Looks at how Arthur Levitt, chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission uses his spare time. Internet auction site that Levitt usually visits; Comments from Levitt about information from the Internet; Survey of eBay trading partners.