- At the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney touts Obamacare; thanks to the president, being a woman is no longer “a pre-existing condition,” she says (Daily News).
- Also at the convention, Rep. Nydia Velazquez rallies Latino voters (Daily News).
- Valazquez advocates for low income constituents but is a “darling of Wall Street.” (Brooklyn Ink)
- The first City Council redistricting maps are released (WNYC).
- CB3 looks at proposals that would restrict where large bars and clubs can be located (WSJ).
- Lower East Side-based web site goes all out in opposition to bus stop at Seward Park (Inhabitat).
- A look at the church that will now be hosting the flea market formerly located at Mary Help of Christians Church (EV Grieve).
- At Krause Gallery tonight: painting with blood (NYT).









