–A retrial date for Sheldon Silver has been set, although the former Lower East Side assemblyman is still taking his appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. A new federal corruption trial is tentatively scheduled to begin April 16 of next year. [New York Law Journal]
–Advocates for landlords don’t care for a legislative package approved by the City Council last week that cracks down on property owners of rent stabilized buildings. [Real Estate Weekly]
–What’s being done to protect small business in New York City? Not much. “Right now, unchecked real estate speculation and limited protections for small-business owners mean that there is little protection against ultimately having a national bank and pharmacy on every corner.” [Architects Newspaper]
–Local Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and 31 colleagues are supporting legislation urging Donald Trump to fire white supremacists working in the White House. [Talking Points Memo]
–A look at three cheap dining options within walking distance of the Grand Street B Station. [Daily News]
