When the group calling itself the Kingsbridge National Ice Center — with its ties to famous partners like ex-Rangers star Mark Messier, deep pockets and grand vision to create the greatest ice hockey complex in the history of frozen water — Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera seemed to be receptive to the idea. But now
With proposals for the Kingsbridge Armory on the verge of being vetted behind closed doors, more than 200 local activists made it clear that any developer chosen by the city will have to deal with and provide benefits to the community.
At a rally outside of the Kingsbridge Armory last night, more than 200 activists gathered to send a message to Mayor Bloomberg and other city officials that whatever comes into this enormous historic building needs to benefit the community.
Two Bronx groups that were integral in leading the City Council defeat of a shopping mall plan for the Kingsbridge Armory in 2009 are continuing their efforts to see the space redeveloped responsibly, pushing for a community use for the long-vacant building.
Recently, a group of cycling enthusiasts who have been campaigning to turn the Armory into a giant bicycling center have teamed up with New York Gauchos, a Bronx-based youth basketball program, as well as several other sports-oriented groups, with the intent of converting the structure into an enormous sports, recreation and wellness center.
There was only one item on the agenda at last Thursday night’s meeting of the Bronx Community Board 7 Land Use Committee: the proposal to transform the Kingsbridge Armory into a state-of-the-art complex for ice sports. A group of private investors known as the Kingsbridge National Ice Center presented their vision for the Armory, which would include a school and youth programs, to the committee and a handful of community members.
This photo, from St. Ann’s Church’s processional in honor of the Feast of Guadalupe held in December, has nothing to do with this week’s Breakdown, but it’s a great photo from our own Adi Talwar. Read on for more about today’s living wage deal, hockey possibly coming to the Armory, the relentless push by religious […]
We are about to head down to Morris High School, on Boston Road near East 167th Street, the site of Mayor Bloomberg's annual State of the City address, which will be preceded by a protest in the school's parking lot.
Community Board 7’s Land Use Committee is hosting a walking tour of several neighborhoods in Kingsbridge Heights and University Heights to assess possible rezoning options. The walk is set to begin 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, in front of the Kingsbridge Armory (West Kingsbridge Road and Davidson Avenue).
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