News Links Morning Reads: Subway Snarl, Silver’s Other Jobs, Amy Sedaris Pops Up on Rivington Street By Ed Litvak - December 12, 2014 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddIt It could be another tough day on the subway. A manhole fire at West 4th Street last night damaged signal power cables and caused disruptions on many lines, including the F (NY1). State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver acknowledges the existence of his own private law firm separate from Weitz & Luxemberg, where he’s “of counsel.” But he won’t disclose his client list or detail what kind of work he does in the private practice (Newsday). The governor met with Sheldon Silver yesterday, telling him he would not support a pay raise for lawmakers if they won’t sign on to new ethics reform legislation (NYT). Billionaire art collector Peter Brant bought Walter De Maria’s studio/home on East 6th Street. This week he hosted an art show there, amid speculation that he’ll turn the building into an art center (Page 6). More about the De Maria studio’s future (EV Grieve). Gimme Books holiday pop-up on Rivington Street will include appearances by Amy Sedaris and James Frey, among other noteworthy authors (Page Six).
