Morning Reads: Ambitious Storm Plan, NYCHA Cuts, Mayor’s Mouthpiece Vents at Citi Bike

The mayor’s plan to protect the city from future flooding faces a lot of obstacles (NYT).

More details on yesterday’s big show of force by the NYPD on Madison Street, which ended when cops realized the guy they were looking for was not there (NYT).

A $200 million reduction in federal funding is forcing NYCHA to lay off workers, but senior centers will stay open through the summer (NY1).

NYCHA’s property plan is not being warmly received at the Smith Houses (Channel 4).

Editorial: ” is it finally time for Sheldon Silver to admit to his wanton carelessness in the face of rampant corruption, and resign from his long-held office?” (The Jewish Voice)

Silver’s support in his district is holding strong (Downtown Express).

Anthony Weiner and Daniel Squadron share a political mentor — but Chuck Schumer is only backing one of them (Capital).

The mayor’s deputy press secretary tweets her frustration with Citi Bike (Post).

Have community activists won their fight to keep 7-Eleven away from Avenue A? (EV Grieve).

“Jew York” an exhibition coming soon to the Lower East Side (Gallerist).