Budget Deal, 35 Cooper Square Meeting, Ping Pong in the Parks

  • There’s a budget deal in Albany; rent reform and property tax relief are not included (NYT, Gotham Gazette).
  • Bloomberg says city will formally challenge Census results (Daily News).
  • A meeting is scheduled between the owner of 35 Cooper Square and the Bowery Alliance of Neighbors (EV Grieve).
  • Supporters of the San Gennaro Festival celebrate victory (DNA Info).
  • Ping pong in the parks; our story about the Gulick Park ping pong table is mentioned (NYT).