Changes in Spades

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Kate Spade is planning to modify the landmarked building that they're moving into on the Upper West Side. They need to apply to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to make any changes to the 1887 building, which has housed The Emerald Inn bar for the past 70 years. Kate Spade with present its proposal Thursday. [West Side Rag; Previously]