- Ross Global Academy founder: move to shutter charter school “politically motivated.” (New Yorker)
- Preservationists lost a battle to landmark two East Village townhouses; now the owner is moving ahead with renovation plans (EV Grieve).
- Canal Street study released; public hearings scheduled (DNA Info).
- Cuomo will hold “summit” with Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos today or tomorrow (Post).
- Although Silver is downplaying linkage, other officials in Albany say Democrats will seek to tie property tax relief and rent regulation legislation (NYT).
- Editorial: “State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver just doesn’t get it. His claim to be on board with Gov. Cuomo’s reform agenda is proving to be sheer hooey.” (Daily News)
- Walmart skips City Council hearing (Daily News).
- No pants Sunday (EV Grieve).
