Grand Street Fire Investigation, Obama Backs Maloney, Protesting NYU

Investigators still searching for the cause of the Grand Street fire (Daily News).

President Obama endorses Rep. Carolyn Maloney (Daily News).

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer demands a halt to the Department of Education’s practice of placing multiple schools in school buildings (MPBO.org).

4:45pm: Protesting NYU’s expansion plan (Historic Districts Council Newsstand).

Another new chef for Broadway East (Eater).