Housing

Álvarez Announces $3M Capital Funding for Keith Plaza & $50K for Kelly Tower’s Senior Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Assembly Member George Álvarez (A.D. 78) announced a $3 million capital funding award for Keith Plaza in Belmont on Oct. 22, and $50,000 for adjacent Kelly Towers for their senior center, marking what was described as a major investment to improve housing infrastructure and strengthen community resources for local residents. The announcement was made during a press conference and check presentation at Keith Plaza Deck, located at 2475 Southern Boulevard.

UPDATE City Council Votes “Yes” on Latest Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment “The Kingsbridge Center”

By SÍLE MOLONEY
In the most hopeful sign yet for residents of Kingsbridge Heights, who have long awaited real momentum behind the redevelopment of the long-vacant, City-owned Kingsbridge Armory, the New York City Council voted “yes” on the latest redevelopment project, “The Kingsbridge Center (El Centro Kingsbridge),” on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The happy news follows dozens of envisioning meetings, surveys, outreach, workshops,, various hearings, set-backs, drama and more drama along the way.

NWS: Severe Weather Expected Wednesday Oct. 29 Through Friday Oct. 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service has forecast that the New York City area may experience severe weather including heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, starting Wednesday, Oct. 29, and continuing through Friday, Oct. 31. Accordingly, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment.