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UPDATE City Council Votes “Yes” on Latest Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment “The Kingsbridge Center”

By SÍLE MOLONEY
In the most hopeful sign yet for residents of Kingsbridge Heights, who have long awaited real momentum behind the redevelopment of the long-vacant, City-owned Kingsbridge Armory, the New York City Council voted “yes” on the latest redevelopment project, “The Kingsbridge Center (El Centro Kingsbridge),” on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The happy news follows dozens of envisioning meetings, surveys, outreach, workshops,, various hearings, set-backs, drama and more drama along the way.

NWS: Severe Weather Expected Wednesday Oct. 29 Through Friday Oct. 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service has forecast that the New York City area may experience severe weather including heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, starting Wednesday, Oct. 29, and continuing through Friday, Oct. 31. Accordingly, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment.

UPDATE AG Charges RCI Strip Clubs with Multimillion Dollar Tax Fraud and Bribery of State Tax Auditor

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Editor’s Note: In an earlier version of this story, we reported incorrectly that the AG announced the indictment on Oct. 23. In fact, it was on Sept. 16. We apologize for this error.  New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Sept. 16 the indictments of top executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RCI), a company that owns and operates strip clubs throughout the country, for their roles in a major, multimillion dollar criminal tax fraud and bribery scheme.   Officials from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said an an OAG investigation revealed that RCI executives bribed an auditor


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Stakeholders Seek Assurances During Kingsbridge Armory Hearing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
During the City Council hearing held Sept. 30 by the Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions subcommittee, which covered the latest Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment project, elected representatives, City officials, advocates, and various stakeholders voiced their support for the latest “Kingsbridge Center” project, while seeking assurances of City investments, anti-displacement measures, and more affordable housing units for larger families.