Ideas for redeveloping the Chrysler Building; Why do these Upper West Siders want to save a Starbucks?

Chrysler Building via Pixabay (L); Google Street View of the Starbucks at 76th and Columbus

• In East New York, the city is looking for artists to beautify Broadway Junction. [BK Reader]
• While most neighborhoods are fighting to save their small businesses, a group of Upper West Siders is petitioning against the closure of their Starbucks. [New Yorker]
• Artist James Turrell has asked MoMA PS1 to close his installation “Meeting” since construction at the former 5 Pointz site is obscuring its sky views. [NYT]
• Experts weigh in on what should be done with the Chrysler Building. [Curbed]
• Con Ed wants to raise gas and electric rates in New York City and Westchester County. [WSJ]
• Did you know Staten Island has a Booze History Museum? [NYT]