–The developer of the CitizenM Hotel on the Lower East Side says the project is the “worst nightmare” for union construction companies. [The Real Deal]
–Poet Fay Chiang, a well-known figure in the Lower East Side/Chinatown non-profit world, has died at the age of 65. [New York Times]
–Here’s another look at the revival of Hwa Yuan, the legendary East Broadway restaurant originally opened by Shorty Tang. [NBC News]
–Artist Barbara Kruger’s limited edition MetroCards will be available at four locations beginning tomorrow, including the East Broadway station. [New York Times]
–Jesse Malin has released a video for the title track of his EP, Meet Me at the End of the World. There are plenty of neighborhood scenes. [Jeremiah’s Vanishing NY]
