Business

Op-Ed: A Helping Hand At Tax Time

Two-hundred and forty-six dollars. That’s a lot of money for many New York City families struggling to make ends meet. It is money that could go toward rent, groceries, medications or other important expenses. But at tax time, too many working families and individuals see it as a requirement in order to maximize their refund.

Op-Ed: Helping the ‘Washeros’

Growing up in the Bronx, one of the most exciting portions of an otherwise unbearable day with my father running errands was our inevitable trip to the car wash. I would ask for us to stay in the car as the conveyor belt carried us through the huge wipers and brushes. I never gave much thought to the men who manually dried the car once we exited this fantastical vortex of water and soap however. But these men, in all likelihood were either undocumented immigrants, underpaid, overworked, or all of the above.

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO LAW, that the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs will hold a Public Hearing on Feb. 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. at 66 John Street, 11th Floor, on a petition from Ilion Inc. to maintain, and operate an sidewalk cafe at 131 E. Gun Hill Road in the Borough of the Bronx for at term of two years. Requests for copies of the proposed revocable consent agreement may be addressed to: Department of Consumer Affairs, ATTN: FOIL Officer, 42 Broadway, New York, NY 1004.

Kingsbridge Armory Talks Revolve Around Ice Group

Negotiations are heating up for what could be a landmark benefits agreement between a grassroots community group and a developer looking to take over the Kingsbridge Armory. But both sides are playing their cards close to their vests as the city negotiates with both of the finalists who want to redevelop the Armory.

Bronx Notes: Free Tax Help

There are several ways Bronx residents can receive free tax prep help, here are some of the upcoming programs: