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Transitional Housing is Not Supportive Housing

Supportive housing is not a facility, but rather permanent affordable apartments with on-site services, including case management, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, and employment programs, to homeless, disabled and at-risk New Yorkers. Supportive

$17.8 Million in Tax Breaks OK’d for Armory Developer

Last Wednesday, the city approved a proposal that could lead to $17.8 million in tax breaks for the Related Companies, the developer that plans to transform the massive landmarked Kingsbridge Armory into a shopping center.

For the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA), the decision was a setback. The Alliance hoped the agency would postpone its decision until Related committed to negotiating a community benefits agreement.

Rezoning Could Revitalize Webster Ave.

Ozzie Brown looks at the oil-drenched industrial stretch of Webster Avenue and sees a completely different future for this wide corridor that runs parallel to the Bronx River.

The Department of City Planning, working closely with Brown’s committee and the whole board, have drafted a plan designed to bring in new apartment buildings, stores and businesses on Webster, between Fordham Road and Gun Hill Road.

In Fits and Starts, Hotel Slowly Moves Forward

After nearly three years of debate and delay, a Comfort Inn is slowly rising on Webster Avenue. But the project is once again on hold because of a partial stop-work order due to unapproved steel work and a fight with neighbors over property boundaries.

Ruben Diaz, Jr. All But Locks Up Borough Presidency

Last week, it appeared, for all intents and purposes, the Bronx found a replacement for now-departed former borough president Adolfo Carrion, who took a job with the Obama administration in February. One by one, potential Democratic rivals to Assemblyman Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s run at the borough presidency fell by the wayside.

State Unveils Plan to Stave Off MTA Cuts

On Tuesday, the State Senate’s Democratic majority leadership released its plan to save mass transit riders from massive service cuts and fare hikes. Later Tuesday, Gov. David Paterson rejected the plan.

Espada Gets New Digs?

More than two months into his latest term in the state Senate, Pedro Espada, Jr. says he’s finally found a home for his district office.