Morning Reads: MTA on The Low Line, Rape Suspect Arrested, IHop Bouncer

  • Speaking about the plan for a park below Delancey Street, an MTA spokesman says: “We are open to exploring ways that the former Williamsburg Trolley Terminal could be developed… possibly in connection to the development of the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area.” A source adds: another possibility for the space is “a big box store.” (Metro)
  • A suspect is arrested in the rape of a woman in the East Village (Post).
  • More coverage of today’s anticipated City Council vote on the Chinatown BID (NYT).
  • The Tenement Museum opens its new Visitor Center (NYT).
  • Grace Church School has big plans at 38 Cooper Square (Curbed).
  • Morsels from CB3’s liquor licensing hearing (Eater, Local EV).
  • The new EV IHop has hired a bouncer (Post).
  • In honor of San Gennaro, a taste of Little Italy (NYT).