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Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects
Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $18,171,279 in federal funding for community projects across New York’s 15th Congressional District on Thursday, March 21. The funding, which his office said was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, will support a range of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and enhancing educational opportunities for constituents.
Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue
NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 2754 Creston Avenue, a 6-story, residential building in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Rise Architecture, and developed by Alfred Mitaj of First Structure LLC, the structure yields 22 residential units.
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to Hold Hearing on Proposed Changes to Sidewalk Cafés
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) announced on Friday, March 15, that a public hearing on proposed amendments to existing City rules relating to roadway and sidewalk cafés will be held on April 16 at 9.30 a.m. The hearing was due to be held on March 19 but has since been postoned to the April date.
Neighborhood Notes: SYEP Deadline Extended, HBCU Fair, Small Business Grants & More!
UPDATE Marble Hill: Two Sought for Armed Robbery of Delivery Worker
Bedford Park: Man Sought for Attempted Robbery, Shoots at Store Employee amid Struggle
UPDATE Kingsbridge: Two People Injured & Five Cats Die in Residential Fire on Bailey Avenue & West 230th Street
Applications Open for Small Businesses for $200,000 in Grants Offered by Oyate Group, Grubhub & Latino Restauranteurs
In an effort to support New York City Latino, Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander restaurateurs across The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Westchester County (Mt. Vernon and Yonkers), a group of food-related organizations has joined forces to launch the Rising Restaurateur initiative, a $200,000 microgrant program.