The South Bronx may no longer be burning, but not all the residents have felt the benefits of the much heralded boom supposedly sparked by the neighborhood’s transition to “SoBro.” [City Room]
Long Island’s iconic Pepsi sign is being moved so it won’t obstruct the views of luxury condo dwellers. [Curbed]
It looks like Carroll Gardens will not host the new season of The Real World. [TRD]
Forget London. Manhattan has become the destination of choice for expatriate Russian oligarchs. [City File]
Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum has tricked out a new set of wheels for a Childhood and Wellness Tour across the five boroughs to combat obesity. [Gothamist]
Pastis won top honors in Zagat’s latest nightlife guide. [Grub Street]
The Port Authority has imposed security requirements on an apartment complex that is seen as a key part of the redevelopment of Manhattan’s far West Side. [WNYC]
