–A federal appeals court appeared sympathetic to Sheldon Silver’s latest bid to throw out his conviction on public corruption charges. He remains free on bail until the appeals run their course. [Daily News]
–The Cooper Square Committee launches a campaign to convince the Archdiocese of New York to allow affordable housing to be built on the former Church of the Nativity site on 2nd Avenue. [Gothamist]
–Supporters and opponents of affordable senior housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden site met face to face at a City Planning Commission meeting. [Curbed]
–Here’s a preview of the new Essex Street Market which will be opening after Easter. [NY1]
–The social enterprise business, the GrandLo cafe, celebrates its second birthday Saturday. [Facebook]
