by David Cruz The i’s have been dotted. The t’s crossed. The lawsuits cleared. Now the Kingsbridge National Ice Center is officially set to bring the world’s largest skating center to the long vacant Kingsbridge Armory after a bumpy start. Kevin Parker, the lead developer of the complex, officially signed a 99-year lease with the […]
By JANAKI CHADHA Walking along Kingsbridge Road, one is able to get a good feel of the neighborhood. A bustling corridor, Kingsbridge Road boasts a small suburban vibe tucked within Aqueduct, Grand, and Davidson avenues, neighborhoods known for its quaint homes and six-story residences.
By David Cruz A powerhouse philanthropist group is adding some financial investment for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, an allocation that serves as a validation the project is not on “thin ice” despite a lawsuit endangering the project. The Kresge Foundation, a Detroit-based institutional equity investment firm, has agreed to be the lead investor in […]
by David Cruz Merchants facing a rent hike along a stretch of stores near the Kingsbridge Armory are breathing easier for now after hearing news their impending high rent will be delayed. Rents were to have gone up Aug. 1. At a meeting hosted by the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition and the Northwest […]
By DAVID CRUZ With 13 merchants facing double the rent for their stores across the street from the Kingsbridge Armory, now slated for redevelopment, those affected are scrambling to find a new place to do business. And many are turning to community stakeholders for help.
by David Cruz Following a report by the Norwood News that revealed impending rent hikes for brick and mortar merchants near the Kingsbridge Armory, the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance will meet with residents to address the latest concerns. The town hall-style meeting at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in Fordham/Kingsbridge on July 24 is the first for […]
By David Cruz To manage a merchants association, one has to think like a merchant.
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 […]
by David Cruz By a vote of 48 to 1, the New York City Council overwhelmingly passed a plan for a project allowing developers to convert the Kingsbridge Armory into a colossal ice skating center, with elected officials, community groups rejoicing at the end of a near 20-year-saga. The entire Bronx Council Delegation, including holdout […]
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