–The city is claiming immunity in a $17 million lawsuit filed by victims of the 2nd Avenue explosion. [New York Post]
–The Howard Hughes Corp. has, at least for the moment, scaled down its ambitions in the Seaport area. Community opposition to a giant skyscraper is one reason why. [Real Deal]
–Statistics show that Lower Manhattan has been hit the hardest by the closure of nursing homes. [DNA Info]
–A hearing has been scheduled for Council member Rosie Mendez’s bill that would ban the use of, “wild or exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement.” [Daily News]
–The city is looking at doubling the number of food vendor permits it issues. [New York Times]
