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Staten Island Ferry 225 E. 17th St., 212/475-2845, hotel17ny.com block, and two minutes to walk one �long 1 Hanover Sq., 212/514-9454, bayards.com It was the tallest building in the world until 1929, but don�t limit your gawking to the facade. Pop inside and check out the ornatereliefs in the lobby (open regular business hours), one of whichdepicts Frank Woolworth counting his store�s fortune in nickels Fashionistas short on funds will want to check out this massive three-tiered designer-clothing store. Discounts, evenon such sniffy labels as Prada, can reach as high as 80 percent.