Floridita closed–forcibly, and by Columbia–for “repairs.” You got some ‘splainin to do, PrezBo! (Spec)

If it’s any consolation, Maoz opens today, and we’ll have a taste test up later in the day. Falafel, anyone? (Spec)

A trip into the Village Voice archives takes us back to wild-riotin’ CU. Dated references abound: “Jimi Hendrix blared from a phonograph.” A phonograph! (Village Voice).

Striking a blow for underfed, over-caffeinated library zombies everywhere, NYU grad students attempt to unionize. (The New York Times)

NYPD begins to tow cars. In other states. (Gothamist).

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