Morning Reads: Space Invader Discusses Arrest, El Sombrero Era Ends, Golden Cadillac Preview

Space Invader talks about his arrest on Orchard Street; he told the cops they should “arrest the real bad guys” and leave him alone (Animal).

Elected officials call for more openness in the Seaport redevelopment process (Epoch Times).

Sheldon Silver praises the Lieutenant Governor but might still call for an investigation of his conduct (Daily News).

The Leslie Fritz Gallery on Hester Street is closing (Gallerist).

El Sombrero, “the Hat,” … “may not have been a great restaurant—apart from its excellent name—but for a long time it was a necessary one.” (Lost City)

Momokuku Ko is moving down to Extra Place (EV Grieve).

Giuseppe Gonzalez, who worked at Painkiller on Essex Street among other bars, talks about plans for Golden Cadillac on 1st Avenue (NYT).

A few minutes with Taavo Somer of the Freemans empire, which helped make “flannel, jeans and facial hair ubiquitous.” (Bloomberg).