Bronx Councilman Arrested During ‘Prayer Protest’; More Rallies Planned

Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera and six other demonstrators were arrested last week in Manhattan during a peaceful protest designed to highlight what they say is the city’s increasingly discriminatory policies against religious groups that rent public spaces for worship.

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.

Bloomberg to Announce New RFP For Kingsbridge Armory

In an interview with Crain’s NY today, Mayor Bloomberg said the city will issue another request for proposals to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory with a few new tweaks.

After Protests and Arrests, NYCHA Extends Agreements With Bronx Churches (For Now)

Following demonstrations that led to the arrests of seven people last week, including Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera, the New York City Housing Authority agreed to extend rental agreements with two Bronx churches who worship in city-owned buildings.

Monday Bronx Links

Happy Monday! Here are some local news stories that Breaking Bronx is following this morning.

Bronx Breakdown: The Other Pastor Arrested Yesterday and More

We’re back with our first installment of the Bronx Breakdown in 2012, which will include: an argument for keeping churches in city housing projects, readers debating the true meaning of separation of church and state, the worst landlord in the Bronx, a blues playing Bronx defense attorney and what you should do this weekend.

Rev. Diaz Irked By Cuomo’s Casino Dreams

Bronx State Sen. Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr., has some objections to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans for New York–particularly his idea to legalize casino-style gambling.

Bronx Councilman Cabrera Arrested During ‘Prayer Protest’ This Morning (Updated with Photos)

Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera was arrested this morning along with six other pastors while protesting a city policy that they say is now excluding religious groups from worshiping inside city-run buildings.

City Pays for 2010 Blizzard Claims, $100,000 in Bronx

The post-Christmas blizzard last year cost the city over $1.8 million in damage claims settled to residents so far, according to tallies by the Comptroller’s office.