Morning Reads: Loeser Speaks For Judy Rapfogel, Hell Square Ad Nauseam, Jewish Burlesque

Political consultant Stu Loeser on why he was quoted in the Times defending Judy Rapfogel: “My role for Shelly is not to speak for him, but to offer advice (but) in this case it seemed clear that someone had to speak for Judy.” (Times Union).

Hell Square: where residents are “condemned to eternal torture and punishment.” (NYT).

In spite of a CB3 committee rejection, Sweet Chick moves ahead with plans for old Max Fish space (Grub Street).

At the Slipper Room, the “Schlep Sisters represent a new breed of Jewish burlesque.” (Haaretz)

Made in the Lower East Side reaches its Kickstarter goal (Kickstarter).