- Danny Chen’s mother testifies at the military trial of a soldier accused in connection with her son’s death (Daily News).
- Pete Wells awards Mission Chinese Food two stars, writing that (Chef Danny) “Bowien does for Chinese food what Led Zeppelin did to the blues.” (NYT)
- There’s still a lot of excitement surrounding the Delancey Underground even though some people are concerned about the cost of building a subterranean park (Huffington Post).
- Henry Street Settlement and other NYC non-profits have been forced to shrink their summer jobs programs due to government budget cuts (The Indypendent).
- More details emerge regarding the Bowery Poetry Club’s future: burlesque club Duane Park will operate five nights a week; poetry club performances will take place on two nights, Sundays and Mondays (WSJ).
- “The Brownstone” on East 12th Street – a learning center for young Jews (EV Grieve).
- Another assessment of “Ghosts in the Machine,” the New Museum’s “nervy new show.” (Artinfo).
