De Blasio hires a budget director, a longtime aide to Shelly Silver (Crain’s).
NYCHA Chairman John Rhea has no regrets about his tenure; LES residents still waiting for repairs/upgrades (Daily News).
What’s behind the NYPD’s sudden decision to freeze out reporters at local precincts? (Gothamist).
A new report from the city illustrates how Chinese immigration is remarking New York (NYT).
The old 9th Street Bakery will be replaced by a juice joint (EV Grieve).
Keith McNally’s Pulino’s will close December 29 (Eater).
Revisiting the Streit’s documentary project (New Jersey Jewish News).