At Bronx’s Armory, Ice Center Group Says It Would Create School and Programs

There was only one item on the agenda at last Thursday night’s meeting of the Bronx Community Board 7 Land Use Committee: the proposal to transform the Kingsbridge Armory into a state-of-the-art complex for ice sports. A group of private investors known as the Kingsbridge National Ice Center presented their vision for the Armory, which would include a school and youth programs, to the committee and a handful of community members.

Kingsbridge Armory Open for Business; Hockey Group Emerges

Two years after the City Council killed a plan to turn the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory into a giant shopping mall, the city is once again seeking development proposals for the 600,000-square-foot, castle-like structure.

Free Tax Prep Help in the Bronx

A number of groups and organizations are providing free tax prep help at locations throughout the Bronx this tax season.

Bronx Biz News: VIP Cafe Reopens After Fire

The VIP Café, on the corner of Rochambeau Avenue and East Gun Hill Road, recently reopened after a fire in early July left its doors closed for four months.

Local Groups Campaign Against Cigarette Ads in Bodegas

Health advocates say cigarette ads prey on low-income communities of color, particularly in the Bronx. But many teens think they’re above the influence.

Tuesday Bronx Links

some local news stories we’re following this morning on Breaking Bronx.

Bronx Breakdown: A Living Wage Deal, Hockey at the Armory and More

This photo, from St. Ann’s Church’s processional in honor of the Feast of Guadalupe held in December, has nothing to do with this week’s Breakdown, but it’s a great photo from our own Adi Talwar. Read on for more about today’s living wage deal, hockey possibly coming to the Armory, the relentless push by religious leaders to keep churches in city school buildings, Fordham’s hoops “powerhouse” and some good old-fashioned soul music. Let’s break it on down. Spin for a Watered-Down Living Wage Deal We’ll start with the big story of the day: Speaker Christine Quinn strikes a deal on

Quinn Expected to Announce Living Wage Compromise Today (Updated)

As negotiations are still on-going, everyone is remaining tight-lipped at this point. But it appears Council Speaker Christine Quinn will announce a compromise agreement on living wage legislation this afternoon. The Riverdale Press Tweeted the news earlier today. We do know that a press conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today and that all the players involved are waiting for the speakers cue. Not sure exactly what a compromise on the bill would mean since there have already been several compromises made already. Last week, I asked Quinn about the legislation and she said there was “no update.” This latest

State of the City Comes to the Bronx Amid Protest; More Armory Notes

We are about to head down to Morris High School, on Boston Road near East 167th Street, the site of Mayor Bloomberg’s annual State of the City address, which will be preceded by a protest in the school’s parking lot.