Morning Reads: Illegal Cigarette Bust, Henry Street Purse Snatcher, Lady Gaga at Arlene’s Grocery

The city has sued Silvershore properties, owner of 197 Madison St., after busting an illegal cigarette operation being run out of a bagel store in the building (Daily News).

The state seizes the Mobil Station on Avenue C for alleged non-payment of taxes (EV Grieve).

Six months after taking office, the mayor still hasn’t named a new Buildings Department chief (Capital).

Cops are making a new push to find the suspects who stole a purse from a Henry Street apartment and used a credit card at a 7-Eleven (Channel 2).

Lady Gaga turns up at Arlene’s Grocery (Page 6).

C3 Presents, a concert promotion and management company, is opening an office on the Bowery. The company is also teaming up with Ryan Gentles, who represents the Strokes (Hollywood Reporter).