Standing by San Gennaro, War on Walmart, Pricey Townhouse

  • Borough president stands by activists trying to preserve the San Gennaro Festival (DNA Info).
  • Chinatown and Little Italy groups team up to attract more tourists (Crain’s).
  • City Council lashes out at Walmart (Daily News).
  • Sheldon Silver celebrates his 18th “Chai” year as speaker with a Sunday fundraiser (Capital Tonight).
  • Rep. Carolyn Maloney calls House abortion bill “totally flawed.” (TPM)
  • Lower East Side clothing entrepreneur sues J. Crew (DNA Info).
  • An 8400 sq/ft. townhouse on East 10th Street with 17 fireplaces can be yours for $14 million (Real Deal).
  • On the Bowery: Italian paintaings from the 17th & 18th centuries (NYT).