Politics

Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on Housing Described as Affordable at 114 East 198th Street

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their opinion on a housing lottery, described as affordable, announced by NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development and developed by Joel Mandel under the 114 East 198 BSD, LLC, for units at 114 East 198th Street in Bedford Park. In order to be eligible to apply, applicants for a studio apartment are required to earn over $105,223 a year and pay a monthly rent of $3,069.

Lime Offers Free Rides to and from Polling Sites in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, is bringing its popular “Lime to the Polls” program back to New York City from Oct. 29 through Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5. In cities around the U.S. Lime is showing up with partners like “When We All Vote,” “Community College Commitment” led by Levi Strauss & Co., “Vote Early Day” and more to provide resources to register, make a plan, and go vote.

The Bronx Talks Housing

By ARIEL PACHECO
Bronx elected officials from all levels of government, led by District 16 City Council Member Althea Stevens, united to host the 7th Annual Housing Conference at the Reverend T. Wendell Foster Recreation Center in the Concourse section of the borough on Thursday, Oct. 3.