News Links Morning Reads: Light “Hit & Run” Penalty, McEnroe Duped in Drug Deal, R Bar Closes By Ed Litvak - October 23, 2014 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddIt The district attorney has decided to let a driver off with a $250 fine in connection with the intentional hit and run of a cyclist on Avenue B in 2013 (Streetsblog). Court papers show that John McEnroe’s son was ripped off during a drug deal in the East Village, being sold baking soda rather than cocaine (Daily News). Another live music venue, the R Bar on the Bowery, has closed (EV Grieve). The new Zagat survey shows restaurant closures have almost doubled since last year (Eater).
