The Afternoon Wrap: Wednesday

The microwavable meals delivered to eligible senior citizens in the Bronx pass City Room's taste test, but they come up short in the cultural sensitivity department. [City Room]

Is the new "Citi Never Sleeps Slogan" the first step of Citibank CEO Vikram Pandit's “Double Secret Plot to Golden Parachute” plan? [Dealbreaker]

More information about the bed bug resurgence than most will ever need to know. [NY Shitty]

If you ever want to enjoy a pastry from Veniero's in the East Village again do read the Department of Health's report on why they shut it down yesterday. [Eater]

Not that anyone thought East Village community groups had a chance in hell of halting construction at the Trump SoHo, but the Donald scored a victory nonetheless yesterday when the Board of Standards and Appeals denied their appeal. [TRD]

How Sex and the City has destroyed New York and a desperate plea to SJP. [Jeremiah's Vanishing NY]

The Parks Department may move to dismantle the "Tower of Toys" sculpture in a community garden on East 6th and Avenue B before the celebration planned for Sunday. [Curbed]

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