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these people need to relax goddamnit Oct. 15, 2010

Wealthy Upper East Siders Forced to Leave Home for Spa Services

By Jessica Pressler

“The spa was a big reason why we moved here, and now we’re screwed,” a resident of 515 East 72nd Street fumes, upon hearing that a planned Miraval Living spa will not open in the building owing to a rift with the developer. [NYP]

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