As Armory Pick Nears, Local Groups Forge Partnership

As the city draws close to a decision on which developer will take over the Kingsbridge Armory, two community groups with a history of animosity and sharply divergent tactics have formed a partnership to become the united voice of the community and negotiate a benefits agreement with the winning bidder.

The Year in Development: Hope and Intrigue at Kingsbridge Armory

Hope for the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory, the largest armory in the world and one of the northwest Bronx’s most fascinating and potential-filled pieces of undeveloped property, was resurrected in 2012.

Community Board 7 and Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance Partner to Negotiate Community Benefits Agreement

Bronx Community Board 7 and the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance have forged a partnership to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement for the coming redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory. It’s an interesting partnership given that the two sides were often at odds in 2009 over a previous proposal to turn the Armory into a shopping mall.

Norwood News’ Hyper-Local Bronx Holiday Gift Guide

Busy at work or studying for finals to even think about gift shopping? No worries. We here at the Norwood News took the liberty of becoming your personal shopper. We have it all covered from gifts for the children to the adults, animals lovers to fashionistas, the food lovers and health nuts, technology whizzes to the pampered. We searched for the best deals economically and within your area to convenience for your wallet and travel. No need to thank us, it’s just our way of giving back this holiday season.

Bronx Notes: Santa Coming to E. 204th St. Saturday

On Saturday, Dec. 15 from noon to 3 p.m., Santa will be giving small gifts away to all the good children from the area at Leroy Pharmacy, 314 E. 204th St. in Norwood. Leroy provided free food for 20-plus volunteers who helped wrap the gifts on Dec. 8. “I enjoy seeing families happy and sharing the spirit of the holidays,” says Jay Dhaduk, RPH, of Leroy Pharmacy. “We are proud to be in this neighborhood for over 20 years.”

Sparkling the Heart of Fordham Tree Lighting Tonight

The Fordham Business Improvement District jumpstarts the holiday season on Fordham Road with its eighth annual Sparkling the Heart of Fordham Holiday Lights Event tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Muller Park and Plaza (intersection of East Fordham Road and Creston Avenue). Rhina Valentin will be hosting and, yes, she will be accompanied by Santa Claus.

Bronx Photos: Jerome-Gun Hill Tree Lighting Celebration

Several hundred people came out to enjoy the first Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District (BID) Tree Lighting Celebration last Friday night at Green Streets Park on Mosholu Parkway North and Jerome Avenue. Above are a selection of shot taken by local photographer Adi Talwar.

New Disaster Center at Bronx County Building

A new disaster relief center has been set up at the Bronx County Building where residents can help on any number of issues related to the fallout from Hurricane Sandy. Below is the full press release from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Bronx Biz: On The Fordham Road to Recovery

As Hurricane Sandy whipped through the tri-state area, it left 40,000 in the Bronx without power. Trees went down. They crushed cars. Storefronts were damaged, and branches were ubiquitous. Mostly, businesses were closed. For two days, the city shut down. But despite widespread damage from the storm, Fordham Road — one of the most bustling streets in the borough — began to come back to life swiftly.