–Documents in the Rivington House investigation underscore the influence of the health care workers’ union, 1199, over the de Blasio administration. [Wall Street Journal]
–The six candidates vying to replace Sheldon Silver in Albany took part in a Chinatown debate. Alice Cancel, who’s serving out the remainder of Silver’s current term, did not stick around for the whole event. [The Villager]
–A court ruling could make it easier for federal prosecutors to go after Sheldon Silver’s pension. [Reuters]
–There might be a deal to revive some version of the 421a program, which was considered critical to financing affordable apartments in New York City. [New York Times]
–Drybar, the California-based blowout chain, has leased 2200 square feet in a luxury condo building at 179 Ludlow St. [Commercial Observer]
