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West Farms: Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 1985 Honeywell Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 1985 Honeywell Avenue, an eight-story mixed-use building in the West Farms section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, and developed by Durgaj Properties, the property yields 33 residential units, according to YIMBY. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development are 10 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $60,000 to $187,330.   Amenities include assigned parking spaces, bike storage, elevator, digital intercom system,


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Bronx BP Heralds Success of Bronx Week 2022 Despite Turbulent Beginning to Year for the Borough

By SÍLE MOLONEY & JULIAN NAZAR
The following is an updated version of the story that appears in our latest print edition.   Bronx Week 2022 kicked off informally on Monday, May 2, at the Northeast Bronx YMCA as its sponsors, supporters and organizers gathered to give the media a taste of what was to come, following a two-year hiatus from large-scale physical gatherings, celebrating the annual festival.   Hosted by the Bronx Tourism Council, the Office of the Bronx Borough President, and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, the 10-day festival was packed with several events relevant to every sector of the community, including senior


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UPDATE University Heights: Two Injured in Collision as Driver Crashes into Parked Vehicles at High Speed

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Two people were transported to hospital last week following a road accident on Sedgwick Avenue in University Heights.   The NYPD said that on Thursday, May 19, at approximately 9.05 p.m., the collision took place in front of 2300 Sedgwick Avenue.   A police official said, “An 18-year-old male of The Bronx was operating a 2000 Mercedes-Benz at a high rate of speed, and turned around a bed and lost control of the vehicle, striking three, parked, unoccupied vehicles.”  The police official added, “The driver and [an] 18-year-old male passenger were removed to St. Barnabas Hospital for medical treatment.”


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Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 3537 Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Building applications have been filed to expand a 2-story structure into a 5-story residential building at 3537 Bainbridge Avenue in the Norwood section o the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between East Gun Hill Road and East 212th Street, the lot is near the Woodlawn subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Isaac Kritzler is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 50-foot-tall development will yield 18,992 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 44 residential units, most likely condos, based on the average unit scope of 432 square


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The Thinkubator Hosts Women’s Empowerment Event in The Bronx on May 14

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Thinkubator, a Bronx-based innovation and workforce development nonprofit, announced the public launch of its “Women’s Empowerment Program” on Monday, May 9. Launched in Fall 2021 at The Thinkubator’s Poughkeepsie satellite office, the nonprofit provides spaces, forums, and opportunities for women to gather, support each other, work on their potential business ideas, and figure out ways to best support their youth as they navigate life.   According to the event organizers, the official launch event will highlight women and youth who are making a difference in their community, raffles will be held with local vendors, and The Thinkubator’s youth interns


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U.S. Labor Dept. Provides Free Career Training and Openings at Bronx Job Corps Campus

By SILE MOLONEY
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Job Corps program has launched a recruitment drive in New York, offering immediate openings and free career training for low-income students ages 16–24 in the nation’s leading industries.   National director of Job Corps, Rachel Torres, said, “This is a great opportunity for young adults in New York who are trying to leverage a strong job market.” She added, “We are a gateway to skills, credentials and opportunity. Our students need Job Corps, and the workforce needs our students.”   There are seven Job Corps campuses in New York: the South Bronx, Brooklyn, Cassadaga, Delaware Valley (in


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Mt. Eden: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 1351 Jerome Avenue

By SILE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 11-story residential building at 1351 Jerome Avenue in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Marcy Place and Elliot Place, the lot is one block from the 170th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Joseph Riegler is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed, 115-foot-tall development will yield 89,176 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 131 residential units, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope


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UPDATE Mott Haven: Actor, Malik Yoba, Discusses Real Estate Documentary Series with Students

By SARAH HUFFMAN
  The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters welcomed actor, Malik Yoba, to their school on March 28 to present his documentary film series, “The Real Estate Mix Tape Vol. 1,” which also features Majora Carter, real estate developer and founder of Hunts Point’s Boogie Down Grind Café. Though Yoba is not a former student of the school, we were informed, “he was born in the old Lincoln Hospital down the road.”   According to various sources, including IMDb, Yoba is an actor, filmmaker and writer, known for his starring role as NYPD Detective J. C. Williams on “New York


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Highbridge: Building Applications Filed for 950 Ogden Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building permit applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, four-story, residential building at 950 Ogden Avenue in the Highbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located at the intersection of West 162nd Street and Ogden Avenue, the lot is close to the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium subway station, serviced by the B, D, and 4 trains.   The proposed 54-foot-tall development will yield 9,124 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 13 residential units, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 701 square feet. The steel-based


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