The city announced its selection of developers for the Inwood library site on Tuesday, two weeks before Community Board 12 will vote on the Inwood rezoning.
Residents will have a final chance to weigh in on the proposal at a hearing on Wednesday.
‘Le imploramos al Concejo que vote en contra de este plan, el cual es completamente inapropiado para nuestro vecindario. ‘
El futuro plan para la avenida Jerome representa una tremenda oportunidad con un potencial de trasformación no solo para los vecindarios circundantes, sino también para todo el Bronx.
Take a tour of the Jerome Avenue area—and hear a perspective on the issues surrounding the proposed rezoning—with resident and activist Carmen Vega-Rivera.
Thursday was a big day for the Council, which approved two controversial rezonings and a long-awaited, landmark initiative to curb harassment.
‘There are questions, however, about the degree to which the progressive mayor deserves credit for the city’s continued overall economic boom and to what extent de Blasio has really shrunk economic inequality beyond simply income.’ From our 2017 election partners.
‘As de Blasio seeks a likely reelection on Tuesday, budget watchdogs warn that the incumbent Democrat might face his biggest tests in a second term, to which there are no easy solutions.’ From our 2017 election coverage partners.
‘Despite signs of further improvement down the road, NYCHA continues to have major problems, including too many units still in disrepair, and there has been vocal pushback from residents concerning the administration’s willingness to lease NYCHA land to private developers.’ From our 2017 election partners.
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