Early Addition: Cento accused of putting fraudulent tomatoes in ‘San Marzano’ cans

Good Thursday morning in New York City, where the mayor’s “freeze the rent” agenda is up for its first big test.

Here’s what else is happening:

  • Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has struggled with finances in recent years, is seeking free medical care for his pneumonia via a federal program for people exposed to toxins on 9/11.
  • Depending on the problem you’re dealing with, your congressional representative‘s office really can help!
  • A year after an Upper West Side chihuahua was attacked by another dog and nearly died, City Councilmember Gale Brewer has introduced a package of bills aimed at preventing those sorts of incidents.
  • A Greenwich Village community board is considering whether to install permanent gates around Washington Square Park.
  • New Jersey-based Cento Fine Foods is fighting a lawsuit accusing the company of fraudulently marketing San Marzano tomatoes.
  • I agree that paperbacks are preferred…

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