The Day | On Fires And Local History

Winter Light, Houston StreetMichelle Rick

Good morning, East Village.

After Tuesday morning’s fires, if you feel local blazes have run rampant of late, you’re not alone. This morning EV Grieve scrolls through shots of 13 neighborhood fires it’s covered since May.

On a more positive note, the Historic Districts Council has deemed the Bowery as one of its top six places to preserve, writes Bowery Boogie.

DNAinfo reports further on the Bowery Alliance’s continuing effort to limit building heights.

Now, if only we could get our trash problem resolved soon.