Kingsbridge Armory to Become World’s Largest Ice Sports Center

Inside an appropriately frigid Kingsbridge Armory this morning, the city announced that the long-vacant, castle-like structure would be turned into the world’s largest ice sports complex, known as the Kingsbridge National Ice Center.

Coalition Announces ‘Historic’ Community Benefits Agreement at Kingsbridge Armory

In a press release sent out this morning, the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition announced what it called a ‘historic’ community benefits agreement with the partners with the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, one of two developers vying to take over the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory.

Bronx Notes: Free Tax Help

Just a couple of weeks left to file your taxes. If you qualify, there are several options for getting free filing help in the Bronx, including the following:

Bronx Notes: Community Easter Egg Hunt

Tender Tots, a childcare center at 3322 Decatur Ave. in Norwood, invites the public to bring a basket and join its Easter Egg Hunt, March 29 from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 324-1052.

After Fire, Nicky’s Reopens with Fresh Look, New Hours

After being closed for six months due to a fire, Nicky’s Coffee Shop, a beloved diner on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, reopened last week with a sleek new look, expanded hours and a saintly presence.

Bronx Notes: Free Trees!

MillionTreesNYC is giving out free trees in April at several locations throughout the Bronx. Claim a tree or fruit tree for your home, community garden, or even commercial property. They will have several Bronx tree giveaways at the following dates and locations: March 30 at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Lafayette Avenue, from 10 a.m.-noon; April 6, at River Garden, East 180th Street and Devoe Avenue from 10 a.m.-noon; April 14 at the Woodlawn Cemetery entrance at Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; April 14 at Van Cortlandt Park, Mosholu Avenue and Broadway, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.; April 28 at Wave Hill’s visitor parking lot from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

After Fire, Nicky’s Coffee Shop Back in Business

After his business was shuttered for six months because of a fire, Nicky Manias is all smiles. His pride and joy, Nicky’s Coffee Shop on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, is back in business with a renovated interior and expanded hours.

14 Months After RFP, Silence on the Armory Project

Last week after a hearing downtown, Councilman Fernando Cabrera, whose district includes the Kingsbridge Armory, said he believes a developer will be chosen to re-invigorate the hulking empty castle. He just doesn’t know when.

Bronx Notes: Capital Lenders Forum for Business Owners

Small business owners can visit a Capital Lenders Forum to learn about business opportunities from banks, micro lenders, and community development organizations, March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., Carman Hall room B76. For more information and to register, call (718) 960-8806.