–Local residents are urging the MTA to block a Mexican restaurant, Gracias Mama, from creating an entrance alongside the F Train stairwell on Rutgers Street. A transit authority spokesperson said, however, “We have been to the site… We did not see anything that gave us concern.” The entrance was moved from East Broadway to get around a state law preventing new liquor permits located within 200 feet of churches and schools. [DNA Info]
–A day after releasing his report on the Rivington House fiasco, Comptroller Scott Stringer has no interest in sitting next to the mayor. [New York Post]
–In the fall, the Museum of the City of New York will open an exhibition called New York at Its Core. In anticipation of the opening, the museum is releasing several trailers. The first video features Russ & Daughters. [Untapped Cities]
–New owners of John’s of 12th Street plan to keep the venerable Italian restaurant open, preserving its legacy. [EV Grieve]
–The Doughnut Plant opens a production facility in Long Island City. [Commercial Observer]
