Morning Links: Andrew Cuomo’s HUD Tenure Scrutinized; Big, Big Apartment at the Apthorp

By August 24, 2010 12:53 pm
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Andrew Cuomo as HUD Secretary. Discuss: “[W]hen presented with chances to throttle back on the exploding subprime market, guard against predatory lending and reel in mortgage brokers and lenders, Mr. Cuomo several times faltered and backed down, interviews and records show.” (NYT)

No stair-climbing! Someone’s assembled one of the city’s largest single-floor apartments by buying three units at the Apthorp. (WSJ)

SEE ALSO: After Extending Its D.C. Lease, Washington Post Calls Workers Back Full Time

Bank of America wants 1 million square feet of space. Where to? Maybe 1 W.T.C. (NYP)

Chinatown group wants fewer taller buildings in Chinatown. (WSJ)

The Malkins fight off a “monstrosity” by the Empire State Building; Vornado fights for a changing skyline. (NYT)

Might Mother Teresa play a role in the debate? (NYP)

Mosque fight gives new momentum to campaign to rebuild a Greek church at ground zero (not two blocks away). (NYT)

William Lewis, publisher and CEO of The Washington Post, and One Franklin Square in Washington D.C.
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