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Fordham Manor: Applications Filed with DOB for New, 4-story Building at 2527 Grand Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY  
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, four-story residential building at 2527 Grand Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between West 190th Street and West 192nd Street, the lot is closest to the Fordham Road subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Ascher Berkowitz of Big Dream Developers is listed as the owner behind the applications according to YIMBY.   The proposed 55-foot-tall development will yield 16,735 square feet designated for residential space and the building will yield 24 residential units, most likely rentals,


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Kingsbridge: Affordable Housing Lottery Closes on May 23 for Units at 3436 Kingsbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery remains open until May 23 for units at 3436 Kingsbridge Avenue, a six-story, mixed-use, residential building in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Gerald J. Caliendo Architect and developed by Benjamin Shavolian, the structure yields 39 residential units and 4,816 square feet of community facility space.   Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online platform of NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD), are 12 units for residents earning 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $73,715 to $187,330. The 3436 Kingsbridge Avenue


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UNHP Celebrates 40 Years as New Report Ranks Bronxites among Worst Affected by Housing Crisis    

By JOSÉ A. GIRALIT
The University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) was created in 1983 by Fordham University to help Bronxites take ownership of community-based redevelopment efforts. On Thursday, April 27, the organization celebrated 40 years with an event entitled “40 & Still Fighting Fiesta” held at Serviam Hall in Bedford Park.   The organizers also used the occasion to honor UNHP board president, Joe Muriana. It was as a member of Fordham University’s Office of Government & Urban Affairs that Muriana began his relationship with UNHP. “I was the assistant director for urban affairs,” he told Norwood News. “[UNHP] was in part a creation


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Vegan Street Fair, the World’s Largest Vegan Event, Coming to The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Vegan Street Fair, known for its North Hollywood, California annual festival that garners 40,000 attendees from all around the world, according to organizers, has set its sights on eight new markets in a mission to continue making veganism mainstream for the masses. The Bronx is its first stop on the tour. Taking place on May 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 1055 Jerome Ave in the Highbridge section of the borough, the Fair boasts free entry and family friendly fun for vegans and non-vegans alike.   Dubbed “the largest vegan event in the world,” the Fair’s mission


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Bronx Week Parade Moving to the Grand Concourse

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the shorter annual Bronx Week Parade and its move from Mosholu Parkway to Grand Concourse between 167th Street and 158th Street.   “Why did they move it? I actually attended the parade a couple of years ago when I was a part of Peace December, where peaceful artists came together, and I attended the festival. I think it’s better now that they moved it by the courthouse. I think it has to do with the protection there because things can happen with all these young kids nowadays and people, in general, doing


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UPDATE Elections 2023: CFB Approves May “Matching Funds” Payments to City Council Candidates

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) approved on May 15 “matching funds” payments to various 2023 city council candidates for election in the upcoming June primaries. New York City’s landmark small-dollar public matching funds program helps candidates rely on New York City residents, and not special interests, to fund their election campaigns.   The voluntary program “matches” small contributions from NYC residents paid to candidates, allowing candidates who participate in the program to receive up to $2,000 in public funds per eligible contributor.   CFB officials said the latest approved funds totaled $733,844 for 18 city council candidates citywide,


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Kingsbridge Heights: Woman Robbed Aboard Train While Sleeping

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in the attached photos who department officials say are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights.   Police said that on Saturday, May 6, at around 4 a.m., a 27-year-old female victim was onboard a northbound 4 subway approaching the East Kingsbridge Road station, when two people stole her handbag from her lap while she was sleeping.   Police said, “Property stolen included the victim’s handbag, which contained a cellphone, wallet, credit cards, personal ID and other personal items.” They added, “The two individuals


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Bedford Park: Three Sought in Robbery of 65-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photo who department officials said are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Bedford Park.   Police said that on Sunday, May 14, at around 10.45 a.m., the victim, a 65-year-old woman, was walking in front of 2955 Decatur Avenue when she was approached by three unknown people. “The individuals snatched the victim’s purse causing her to fall to the ground,” a police spokesperson said. “The purse contained $101 and credit cards.”   Police said the group fled northbound on Decatur Avenue. They


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