NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to Hold Hearing on Proposed Changes to Sidewalk Cafés

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) announced on Friday, March 15, that a public hearing on proposed amendments to existing City rules relating to roadway and sidewalk cafés will be held on April 16 at 9.30 a.m. The hearing was due to be held on March 19 but has since been postoned to the April date.

Applications Open for Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker Apprenticeships

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Tile, Marble and Terrazzo BAC, Local Union #7 of New York & New Jersey will conduct a recruitment from April 15 through Oct. 25 for five tile setter apprentices; five terrazzo worker apprentices; and five marble, carver, cutter and setter apprentices, NYC New York State Department of Labor announced on Friday, March 15.

Soccer Referees Wanted!

By RANDY VOGT

The reasons for becoming a referee with the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) are as diverse as the personalities of our roughly 3,000 referees and assistant refs.

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story, Residential Building at 2311 Grand Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 6-story, residential building at 2311 Grand Avenue in University Heights, as reported by YIMBY.

Kingsbridge Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 2775 Reservoir Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand a 2-story structure into a 4-story, residential building at 2775 Reservoir Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Norwood: Reopening of CVS Pharmacy on Bainbridge Avenue Expected in Spring

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the early morning commercial fire which destroyed several small businesses on Bainbridge Avenue, located between East 205th and East 206th Streets in Norwood in October 2023, workers were seen working on the interior of the shuttered CVS Pharmacy on Wednesday, Feb. 21, signaling a potential reopening.

Love in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Love is in the air and on Feb. 14, across the globe, millions celebrated Valentine’s Day. At one Norwood store, we were told flower sales were up by a whopping 70 percent. So, is it just another opportunity to make a quick buck or is there merit in reminding people of love? To find out, we are grateful to those Bronxites who were brave enough to talk to us about their own love stories.

Op-Ed: Preserving Woodlawn: A Stand Against Overdevelopment

By WILLIAM MURRAY

On Monday, Feb. 12, the Woodlawn Heights Taxpayers and Community Association gathered at the Rambling House for a critical meeting. The focus of the discussion revolved around the alarming proposal by The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative, developed by NYC Department of City Planning, which lays out potential changes throughout the city that will be significant and could have detrimental effects on the cherished neighborhood of Woodlawn.

Wakefield: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 909 East 229th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched an affordable housing lottery for units at 909 East 229th Street, a 4-story, residential building in the Wakefield of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.