Bronx News Roundup: Armory Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the Bronx news stories we’re following today. Let’s wade through some of the latest Kingsbridge Armory coverage:

Kingsbridge Armory to Become World’s Largest Ice Sports Center

Inside an appropriately frigid Kingsbridge Armory this morning, the city announced that the long-vacant, castle-like structure would be turned into the world’s largest ice sports complex, known as the Kingsbridge National Ice Center.

Kingsbridge Armory Press Conference

GC5A0072, a photo by nycmayorsoffice on Flickr.

The Bronx Crime Report: String of Violence in Norwood, Fordham-Bedford

The Bronx Crime Report is a regular feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that is published weekly (usually on Mondays). It includes the latest crime updates, stories and features from throughout the Bronx, plus crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct — Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, and parts of Fordham, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights — as well as links to stats for other Bronx precincts.

Video: ‘One Bronx’ Reaches Out Against Gun Violence

Hundreds of anti-violence demonstrators made a strong statement against gun violence as they held hands along the Grand Concourse, from Kingsbridge Road to Mosholu Parkway on Sunday, April 14.

Water Main Break Deluges Fordham Heights Buildings

A broken water main in Fordham Heights on Saturday morning flooded the backyards and basements of several buildings and also caused a partial street collapse that nearly swallowed a truck.

Under Indictment, Castro Helps Build Corruption Case

Nelson Castro’s career as a politician and undercover informant began with a lie. Ironically, the lie made him one of the most trustworthy lawmakers in New York. This is how the former Bronx assemblyman went from indicted to accomplished lawmaker to critical government informant.

Bronx Photos: Marching to Spring Training

Last Saturday, baseball players, coaches, parents and other supporters from the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center’s youth baseball league marched from the center on East Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue to Harris Field in Bedford Park as part of the league’s Opening Day festivities. Photographer Adi Talwar was there to capture all the action for the Norwood News.

Coalition Announces ‘Historic’ Community Benefits Agreement at Kingsbridge Armory

In a press release sent out this morning, the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition announced what it called a ‘historic’ community benefits agreement with the partners with the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, one of two developers vying to take over the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory.