Word comes that demolition has been completed at the M. Katz & Sons space at 146 Essex. Rich Wolf will be putting in a high-end restaurant in the coveted building. As I remember it, there is a full-height basement and multiple levels. Rich’s Stanton Social is a mega-hit just around the way, proving that the Tao, Lavo, and Marquee partner can do downtown just fine. I also heard that Griffin may be rid of some of its grifters sooner than later. Details to follow. I usually root for the good guys in any dispute -- and will do so as soon as somebody identifies one.

Laura Polko is someone you might see at a club making sure a top-tier DJ is doing his or her job. Laura's helping throw a benefit at Ella on Sunday for the American Diabetes Association, and I caught up with her for a few Qs.

Tell me why you are associated with this event. I was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic on my eighth birthday, and I can't say that it has been anything but helpful to my life. It's made me more independent as a person and more driven than the average girl out of Ohio.

So tell me about the event itself. I really wanted to put on an event to benefit diabetes since I work so closely with American Diabetes Association (ADA) on their Tour de Cure coming up next spring. This one's at Ella lounge on Avenue A between Houston and 2nd Street ... everyone at Ella is awesome and great for the event! This Sunday from 6-9 ... all proceeds benefit diabetes. Sam French will be spinning, and so will Alexandra Richards. A suggested donation of $25 bucks is requested, and there will be an open bar . To donate or RSVP, go to www.sclpawareness.com.

You’re a beautiful hip and fun scene girl. No one could possibly be aware that you suffer from this major disease. I want everyone to know that diabetes is not a tough chronic illness -- if you are to get anything, let it be diabetes. It's done nothing but help my life and help me see what life is really about. It makes life more valuable.

I am a Type 2 diabetic myself, and I think it helps me stay in shape and live a fuller life. Tell me about your DJ-booking position. I work with RKM talent, a company founded by Rachid Kallamni. I was brought on as the director in the company.

Why do DJs need management? DJs need a manager the same way club needs a general manager these days -- DJs are so much of a combination of talent and celebrity, and proper management is needed to push each individual in the direction they want to go -- to get them where they want their career to take them. Without a manager, it's hard to accomplish the goals a DJ wants to achieve ... and at the same time, as a client, it's hard to truly see a DJ as the combination of celebrity and talent when dealing solely with the DJ him- or herself.

What do DJs get paid these days? Nothing less than $200 at events, nothing less than $500 at clubs.

Who are some of your clients? YSL, BlackBook, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, David Barton Gym, W Hotels, and clubs Avenue, Tenjune, Eldridge.

How many DJs do you guys manage? We have eight DJs: Elliot Heller, a.k.a. Equal -- can do basically anything, spins clubs and events as well. Sam French -- he's great, new and younger, can do it all. Dalton Loughlin, a.k.a. DL -- he's great with top 40 and does a lot at Avenue and Tenjune, however he rocks out some great house music and does a night of that at Coffee Shop. Scram Jones -- very well-known and respected in the industry, great scratcher and rocks out some amazing hip hop wit out jeopardizing the night. Nick Cohen -- mostly events only, however has his night at Southside. Alexandra Richards -- events only. Jamie Biden -- does great rock sets.