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Homeless Veterans Move Into New Affordable Housing Development in The Bronx—With Beautiful City Views

Yesterday, the first 15 tenants moved into the 15 story Morris Avenue Apartments affordable housing development in Melrose—all homeless veterans with a new lease in life and just in time for the holidays. Of the 176 units in the building, an impressive 20%, or 35 units, were set aside for homeless individuals and families of…

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New Park Coming to The Bronx After More Than a Decade of Waiting

The greenest borough of NYC is going to get even greener.  When community leaders, residents, architects and the city were planning the revitalization of Melrose over two decades ago, one of the things people could agree on was the need for green space if thousands of units were to be built in the neighborhood.  Years…

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New Park Coming to The Bronx After More Than a Decade of Waiting

The greenest borough of NYC is going to get even greener.  When community leaders, residents, architects and the city were planning the revitalization of Melrose over two decades ago, one of the things people could agree on was the need for green space if thousands of units were to be built in the neighborhood.  Years…

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The Coming Tide of Gentrification Along the South Bronx Waterfront

Over the past few months, we had the opportunity to speak with Sophia Paliza-Carre and Sarah Hayley Barrett of WNYC on a long-term project they were working on the changing face of the South Bronx as gentrification begins to roll through, particularly Mott Haven and Port Morris. WNYC reports: The South Bronx waterfront is industrial,…

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Bronx Politicians Turn Backs on Bill That Would Greatly Reduce Waste Transfer in Our Borough

Dear NYC: STOP DUMPING YOUR TRASH IN THE BRONX. Every single New York City council member of The Bronx  (with the exception of Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito who has not yet taken a position) has turned their backs on a bill that would greatly reduce the amount of waste coming into our borough from the rest…

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