Brooklyn reggae artist Major Mackerel was attacked with a sword yesterday after allegedly harassing a neighbor’s wife. Good thing we’re in Samurai-free Morningside Heights. (NYP)

Good thing we’ve got our own subway stop too—a ride down to SoHo will let you see the largest-ever exhibition and sale of works by Maurice Sendak, the artist/author best known for Where the Wild Things Are. (Gothamist)

What kind of real estate can $1 million buy in New York City? Who cares! We’ve got University housing. Besides, we’re probably too busy worrying about lottery numbers anyways. (NY1)

Good thing Columbia can meet demonstrated financial need; students attending state schools on prepaid college saving plans may not be so lucky. (NYT)

Good thing we live right next to a New York Public Library, where… hmm. Well, at least the book sales were good while they lasted. (Spec)