by David Cruz, Norwood News editor-in-chief
Another round of our Bronx News Roundup is here with some interesting stories from our journalism brethren in the Bronx and abroad.
First up, former Councilman Oliver Koppell continues do so some serious soul searching in his possible run against state Senator Jeff Klein. The Bronx Times Reporter’s editor Bob Kappstatter writes Koppell will likely decide after Passover and Easter. Kappy also notes speculation of Klein having his Independent Democratic Caucus faction join Senate Democrats instead of GOP, currently holding co-leadership rule. A Klein source tells Kappy that the rumors are unfounded.
It’s been three months and no mention of the Kingsbridge Armory, until now. Daniel Geiger at Crain’s New York Business found an inside baseball piece on developers of the mammoth project looking to finance it through alternate means. Don’t want to give any spoilers so you just have to read Mr. Geiger’s piece.
Welcome2TheBronx spotlights Morris Court, a development project that’s near construction, the first in Mott Haven/Port Morris development to be built under new rezoning drafted in 2009.
And finally, Denis Slattery at the Daily News has a piece on a controversial principal at P.S. 386 getting support from parents to have her reinstated. The principal was accused of ignoring concerns from students who said that one of the school’s teachers allegedly raped a 10 year old.
And that’s it for this roundup. Be sure to check back next week for some more stories from our Bronx journalists!