January 11, 2013 Weather: Showers, High of 45 Degrees.
Notices:
Free concerts today at the Folk Art Museum and Lincoln Center, along with other events on our calendar.
Remember, Mulchfest this weekend! Mulch your tree!
The Jewish Filmfest started recently at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. More here.
News:
The flu is hitting the city very hard this year, and Upper West Siders are feeling the pain. Metropolitan Pediatrics doctor Timothy Sasala (87th Street) says on twitter that the flu is the “bug of the week” and that “seasonal influenza is intensifying greatly.” More info from the city on the flu here.
Controversial restaurant Papasito’s on 104th and Broadway has closed. Neighbors said it was a nuisance to the neighborhood, and the restaurant was temporarily shut down last year for serving alcohol to minors. Thanks to George for the tip.
You know that trillion dollar coin that everyone’s talking about as a solution to the debt ceiling debate? Well, it was first proposed by our Congressman Jerry Nadler. (Capital NY)
