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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Cash paid for interest, capitalized | $ 1,486 | $ 603
Liability for real estate additions due to Vornado | 10,139 | 13,529
Vornado [Member] |  |
Liability for real estate additions due to Vornado | $ 5,795 | $ 3,394

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