- Sheldon Silver pushed to restore “member items” in this year’s budget. He lost that battle and now Governor Cuomo is suggesting “pork barrel spending” should be banned permanently (Post).
- John Liu hires a new campaign treasurer (Daily News).
- This one may be of interest during the continuing SPURA debate: City Council passes controversial prevailing wage legislation (Daily News).
- Bike Share program receives enthusiastic response (Metro Focus).