UPDATE Mayor Joins Local Elected Officials to Visit Kingsbridge Underpass

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined local Bronx elected officials on Thursday evening, March 14, for a visit to the Kingsbridge underpass, a well-known gathering point for undomiciled individuals and for drug use.

Bronx Community College’s Gould Memorial Library Wins 2024 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Gould Memorial Library, located on Bronx Community College campus, is among several New York City buildings to win a 2024 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. The Library’s representatives will formally receive the award, bestowed by The New York Landmarks Conservancy, during a ceremony on April 10 at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 2754 Creston Avenue, a 6-story, residential building in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Rise Architecture, and developed by Alfred Mitaj of First Structure LLC, the structure yields 22 residential units.

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to Hold Hearing on Proposed Changes to Sidewalk Cafés

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) announced on Friday, March 15, that a public hearing on proposed amendments to existing City rules relating to roadway and sidewalk cafés will be held on April 16 at 9.30 a.m. The hearing was due to be held on March 19 but has since been postoned to the April date.

Applications Open for Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker Apprenticeships

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Tile, Marble and Terrazzo BAC, Local Union #7 of New York & New Jersey will conduct a recruitment from April 15 through Oct. 25 for five tile setter apprentices; five terrazzo worker apprentices; and five marble, carver, cutter and setter apprentices, NYC New York State Department of Labor announced on Friday, March 15.

Soccer Referees Wanted!

By RANDY VOGT

The reasons for becoming a referee with the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) are as diverse as the personalities of our roughly 3,000 referees and assistant refs.

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story, Residential Building at 2311 Grand Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 6-story, residential building at 2311 Grand Avenue in University Heights, as reported by YIMBY.

Kingsbridge Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 2775 Reservoir Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand a 2-story structure into a 4-story, residential building at 2775 Reservoir Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Norwood: Reopening of CVS Pharmacy on Bainbridge Avenue Expected in Spring

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the early morning commercial fire which destroyed several small businesses on Bainbridge Avenue, located between East 205th and East 206th Streets in Norwood in October 2023, workers were seen working on the interior of the shuttered CVS Pharmacy on Wednesday, Feb. 21, signaling a potential reopening.

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UPDATE Mayor Joins Local Elected Officials to Visit Kingsbridge Underpass

Bronx Community College’s Gould Memorial Library Wins 2024 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to Hold Hearing on Proposed Changes to Sidewalk Cafés

Applications Open for Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker Apprenticeships

Soccer Referees Wanted!

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story, Residential Building at 2311 Grand Avenue

Kingsbridge Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 2775 Reservoir Avenue

Norwood: Reopening of CVS Pharmacy on Bainbridge Avenue Expected in Spring