Tracking the Real Estate Board of New York’s influence over the governor and Albany lawmakers (Real Deal).
A new report shows NYCHA contractors have failed to hire public housing residents (NYT).
Community 54 has reopened on Avenue B after losing its Clinton Street storefront (EV Grieve).
Leather goods company Billykirk is opening its first brick-and-mortar store at 16 Orchard St. (Bedford & Bowery).
Paul’s Boutique, the Beastie Boys’ groundbreaking album, turns 25 (Yahoo Music).
Work will begin tomorrow at 11 a.m. on a mural commemorating the album at Rivington and Ludlow streets, where the cover art was shot (in-box/Beastie Boys Square tumblr).
