- Councilmember Rosie Mendez confirms she will run for a third term (Villager, 2nd item).
- Silver raises the possibility of a pay raise for the State Legislature (Post).
- Will Chinatown finally get a gateway? (Daily News).
- Casino gambling may be coming to New York but gambling parlors are nothing new in Chinatown (WNYC).
- A look at opposition to the proposed East Village Historic District from religious institutions (NYT).
