Hiram Monserrate's girlfriend did not want him arrested for lacerating her face with a shard of broken glass, but in domestic violence incidents arrests are mandatory. [CR]
It's not clear if Monserrate's holiday party, scheduled for tonight, will go on. [Liz]
The Ravitch plan for the M.T.A. is a better deal for outer boroughs, apparently. [Streetsblog]
The possibility that not-yet state senator Pedro Espada will run for Bronx borough president makes the race "anyone's guess." [West Bronx]
Ford turned down the government's money. [AP]
