Bronx
New York City Council Approves Redevelopment Plan for Historic Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx
The Armory was designated as a New York City Landmark in 1974 and placed on the National Register for Historic Places list in 1982.
NYC Invests $12.3M for Hostos Community College Life Science Facility at Bronx General Post Office
The new “Allied Health and Natural Sciences Life Sciences Center” will feature modern instructional labs, lab support areas, faculty offices, general classrooms, student spaces, and campus services.
NYSDOT Dismisses Two Potential Design Options in Cross Bronx Expressway Project Build Alternatives
Options 1A and 1B, which would have retained a traffic diversion structure and provided post-construction access to it for local-road vehicles or buses, have been dismissed from further consideration based on feedback from the local community.
Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid Back in the Game Thanks to Mayor Adams’ Veto
The mayor’s veto puts the $4-billion project to be built at Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx back in the running among six other applicants for up to three downstate gaming licenses.
City Council Committee Approves Bronx Re-Zoning; Adams Admin. Commits to $500M in Improvements
The council successfully negotiated commitments from the Adams administration to invest $498.5 million for improvements to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Work Begins on $60M Affordable Senior Project in the Bronx
All of the affordable apartments in El Hogar will be available to senior households earning up to 40% of the Area Median Income.
Bronx EDC Launches $10-Milliion Microloan Program for Small Businesses
The new loan program builds on the Borough President and BXEDC’s commitment to support the growing small business sector in the Bronx and follows a $10-million loan program announced last fall.
Report: The South Bronx Posts Impressive Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
Public-private investment kept mom-and-pop stores open, provided safe and quality housing for residents, and decreased historic poverty levels — and boosted jobs and businesses by 25% and 20%, respectively.
FHFA Raises Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2024
New one-unit CLL values in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties will be $1,149,825.
Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies Named Centennial Chair of the American Heart Association’s Heart of New York City
Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies of the Bronx, has been named Centennial Chair of the American Heart Association’
SPOTLIGHT ON: Matt Engel
Continuing the Family Legacy in Real Estate Matt Engel, President of Langsam Property Services in the Bronx, has been working
$91-Million Williamsbridge Gardens Project Completed
NEW YORK—New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas announced on July 27 the completion of Williamsbridge