- Governor Cuomo says rent laws and property tax caps will not be part of the budget deal. He also comes out in support of expanding, not just extending, rent protection, laws (NYT).
- What would happen if the rent cap was raised above $2000? Speculation abounds (Curbed).
- Lower East Side resident Michael Hirsch uncovers the forgotten names from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (NY1).
- Fake ad campaign sweeps the Lower East Side (DNA Info).