A new report concludes the State Liquor Authority has made "remarkable progress" under new chairman Dennis Rosen – but remains a deeply dysfunctional agency. After receiving the report, Governor Paterson said he wants to see the SLA eliminate its license backlog by next fall.
NYT: "Students see hard future if free fares are ended."
2nd Avenue Sagas assesses the political realities surrounding the MTA mess.
New York City is freezing the Section 8 housing voucher program.
Mikey's Burger, the newest venture from prolific restauranteur Michael Huynh, debuts Monday. But, as Grub Street reports: "stop by (tonight) at midnight, when the restaurant will give away free burgers until they run out."
A handy list of LES shops staying open late during the holidays.
