NY Times Threatens To Shut Down Boston Globe

As part of an effort to win major concessions from the unions. The comments on the story at the Boston Herald may be entertaining.

Also in Boston...

Construction at the downtown Filene's site halted five months ago. Mayor Menino fast-tracked the project and overlooked getting financial interest statements from the developers.

The Museum of Fine Arts is laying off workers.

WGBH is cutting back to close a $3 million budget gap.

The Breyer's ice cream plant in Framingham will shut down causing the loss of 201 jobs.

In Newton, there are fears that the construction of a bike/pedestrian bridge will bring in more bicyclists and pedestrians, and you know how they can be.