–Republicans have lined up Lester Chang to run against the Democratic nominee for Sheldon Silver’s old Assembly seat, reports the New York Post. NYC Dems will meet on Sunday to pick among several candidates.
—One of those candidates, You-Line Niou, has been endorsed by City Comptroller Scott Stringer and State Sen. Brad Hoylman.
–Community groups are asking the City Council to delay consideration of Mayor de Blasio’s controversial zoning proposals, reports the Daily News.
–On Stellar Rays, an art pioneer in this neighborhood, is “expanding its Lower East Side universe,” reports the Times.
–Northern Spy, the beloved East Village restaurant, is calling it quits, according to Grub Street.
–The Ninth Ward bar on 2nd Avenue is closing, says EV Grieve.
