Morning Reads: Hotel Listed For $21 Million, Challenging Velazquez, Matt Levine Talks LES Nightlife

  • The boutique hotel at 151 East Houston Street goes on the market for $21 million (City Biz Real Estate).
  • Sheldon Silver plays a role in placing a former Assembly ally in a lobbying job at the state Education Department (Post).
  • Is City Councilman Erik Dilan preparing to challenge U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez? (Politicker)
  • Chavez plays Bowery Ballroom in May; tickets go on sale tomorrow (WNBC).