–The mayor yesterday signed a bill creating an Office of Nightlife. “Members of Manhattan Community Board 3, which represents the nightlife hotbed of the East Village, say they’re concerned the new office and advisory board will cater to the club industry.” [New York Post]
–Intercity bus regulation has been a big issue on the Lower East Side for several years. Now it’s a major concern in Flushing, the scene of a deadly charter bus crash. [New York Times]
–Some of your questions about the looming shutdown of the L Train are answered. [Curbed]
–Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Chapel with the first torah in Manhattan written by a female scribe. “The ark and one of the two Torah scrolls now resting in it were salvaged from the Meserich Synagogue on the Lower East Side.” [Haaretz]
–Pete Wells visits Gabrielle Hamilton’s East First Street classic, Prune, awarding the restaurant two stars. [New York Times]
–Uncle Boons Sister opens on Mott Street, serving Thai street food classics. [Eater]
