Morning Reads: Krugman on the Tenement Museum, Silver Venting, MTA Maintenance 2015

Paul Krugman uses his love for the LES Tenement Museum to explain his support for President Obama’s immigration initiative (NYT).

Sheldon Silver is about to become New York’s longest reigning Assembly Speaker.  Mark Cunningham is not celebrating (Post).

More on the battle over the 42 story tower destined for the Seaport (Curbed).

During 40 weekends in 2015, the MTA is going to be routing the A and C trains from Brooklyn over the F line tracks through the Lower East Side (Post).

The new Ludlow “is a solid base for exploring Manhattan, and if the Lower East Side really isn’t cool enough for you, you’re also within easy reach of Brooklyn.” (The Independent)