–There are early signs of success at the Metrograph Theater on Ludlow Street. Founder Alexander Olch says, “We thought it would take a while to build an audience,” but the independent cinema is already meeting audience goals that weren’t expected for six months. [Indiewire]
–More hints regarding the U.S. Attorney’s interest in the Rivington House debacle: A “person with knowledge of the matter said the federal prosecutors were monitoring the inquiry, but that it remained unclear whether the deals rose to the level of criminal conduct.” [New York Times]
–Council member Margaret Chin and other proponents of a plastic bag fee rallied at City Hall. [Daily News]
–University Settlement celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Houston Street Center. [Wall Street Journal]
–“Hungry City” columnist Nigaya Mishan says the steamed whole fish at “Bite of Hong Kong” on Chrystie Street is a “reminder of how satisfying dining in Chinatown can be when you know where to go.” [New York Times]
–25-year-old entrpreneur Carolyn Weaver is turning a profit selling pencils on Forsyth Street. [Bloomberg]
