–A TV reporter takes a ride to the top of Essex Crossing site 6. [NY1]
–One local resident has mapped the vacant storefronts of Manhattan. [AMNY]
–A new report says “ride-sharing services, dedicated bus lanes and even aerial gondolas high over the East River” would help reduce the impact of the looming L Train shutdown. [Wall Street Journal]
–Jay Wegman of the Abrons Arts Center talks about his 10 years as creative director. He’s moving on after putting in place the new fall programming schedule. [Village Voice]
–“Truth or Dare,” the 1991 documentary chronicling Madonna’s “Blond Ambition” tour, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The film begins a 7-night run at the Metrograph Theater tomorrow. [New York Times]
–Sweating it Out: A place called HigherDOSE has opened on the Bowery. It’s an infrared sauna center in which visitors endure temperatures of of 157 degrees. [New York Times]
