Morning Reads: Anti-Hazing Bill, Living Large on the Bowery, CBGB Festival Plans

  • In response to Danny Chen’s death, Rep. Nydia Velazquez pushes legislation meant to stop military hazing (NY1).
  • The sleepless nights continue for people who live near the Brooklyn Bridge (WABC).
  • Henry Street Settlement’s gala auction brought in $1 million; a meeting with Bill Clinton went for $37,500 (Forbes).
  • 250 Bowery floor plans unveiled: penthouse units start at $2.7 million (Curbed).
  • The people behind this summer’s CBGB Festival discuss their plans (NYT).
  • Spotted at the Bowery Hotel: Florence of Florence + the Machine (EV Grieve).