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City Approves $300 Million Redevelopment of Spofford in Hunts Point

Today, NYC City Council approved the rezoning which pushes forward the redevelopment of the old Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point. Known as The Peninsula, the $300 million development will bring 740 units of on the 5 acre property and Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr, who’s the land use chair, was able to negotiate that…

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BREAKING NEWS: City Council Unanimously Approves Controversial Jerome Avenue Rezoning Paving Way for Gentrification

As expected, the New York City Council approved the controversial and massive 93-block Jerome Avenue Rezoning paving the way for gentrification and displacement. No, this isn’t hyperbole as we already know that rezonings favor developers over actual residents. We’ve seen what is happening in the Lower Concourse in Mott Haven from the rezoning in 2009…

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BREAKING NEWS: Bronx Protesters Take Over City Council Meeting for Jerome Avenue Rezoning

Protesters from The Bronx have stopped NYC Council Stated Meeting to approve the Jerome Avenue Rezoning during Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson’s speech. Protesters began yelling demanding “WHAT DO WE WANT? AFFORDABLE HOUSING!” “WHEN WE SAY THE BRONX WE SAY POWER!!!” “NO REZONING! NO REZONING! NO REZONING!” “WHO’S BRONX? OUR BRONX!” “DISCRIMINATION ON THE POOR!” “THE PEOPLE…

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Apply for Two New “Affordable” Housing Developments in Longwood & Mount Hope; Rents as Low as $368 For Studios

Two new “affordable” housing developments in The Bronx are now accepting applications. Located in the Longwood and Mount Hope neighborhoods, these developments bring with them 170 units combined into the affordable housing market. 2028 Creston Avenue in Mount Hope is a mixed use development with units available for those making 30, 40, 50, 60, 90,…

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