Morning Reads: 1993 Rape Confession, More on the Time Share Backyard, Beneath the Bowery

  • A prisoner in Virginia yesterday admitted to the rape of a girl on the Lower East Side in 1993 (NYT).
  • More on the Time Share Backyard on Ludlow Street; lawmakers say they’ll “keep a close eye on the partying.” (Post)
  • A new “for rent” sign pops up at 34 Avenue A, the old Aces & Eights spot (EV Grieve).
  • Opponents of the proposed SOHO BID are not satisfied with a scaled down plan (Downtown Express).
  • Governor Cuomo orders a task force to look into the salaries of non-profit executives (Daily News).
  • A lesson in gentrification: “taking back the city from the working class.” (Jeremiah)
  • Touring the abandoned Bowery subway station (My Block NYC).