- Sam Chang, the developer behind the new Holiday Inn rising at 150 Delancey St., has ties to John Liu’s campaign finance problems. (The Real Deal, NY Post)
- Living within the smell and sight of the East Village’s new IHOP: relentlessly bacon-ish. (Local EV)
- An interesting take on the Village Voice’s “How to Be A New Yorker” piece. (Jeremiah’s Vanishing NY)
- This weekend, support LES shops on “Small Business Saturday” with your holiday shopping dollars. (Facebook)
- ‘Tis the season to share the joy: answer a letter to Santa. (Henry Street Settlement)