8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Mortgage Bankers Association of New York hosts a breakfast seminar featuring a distinguished panel discussing the ins and outs of the loan selling process. Club 101, 101 Park Avenue. $55 for MBANY members; $65 for non-members; $65 at the door. Call 516.997.3707 for reservations. 6 p.m. to 9 ...

“The word draconian is not inappropriate,” said M.T.A. chief Elliot Sanders describing the authority's fiscal problems, and potential solutions. [City Room] Chuck Schumer promised Wall Street more regulation. [WSJ] Liz reports that Bronx Democrats are all talking about a rumble in Puerto Rico. [DP] All proposals for development of the Red Hook waterfront were rejected by the ...

From Curbed: "The trailer is out for MTV's upcoming Real World: Brooklyn, and it'll disappoint those looking to spot a bunch of local landmarks. Sure, there's some Coney Island Boardwalk and Brooklyn Heights Promenade action, but it's mostly just crying, screaming, ab crunches, talk about taking a friendship 'to the next level' and the smashing of ...