‘Skinny House’ Nominated for National Landmark Designation; Is It Safe to Lean on Subway Doors?

• Third Avenue between 104th to 125th Streets in East Harlem is a relic of discount stores with audacious branding. Check out the best signage. [A Fine Blog]
• The “World Trade Center Ship” will dock permanently at the New York State Museum in Albany. [NYT]
• Five eclectic New York City-area places are nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, including the “Skinny House” in Mamaroneck. [WSJ]
• Beloved French fry haven Pommes Frites asks for donations to help reopen after East Village explosion. [Eater]
• Is Edgar Street, the 63-foot-long street beside Battery Park City, the shortest street in Manhattan? [Ephemeral NY]
• You’ll probably rethink leaning on the subway doors after reading this. [Gothamist]

Images: Skinny House (L); “Do Not Lean” sign (R)