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Community Board 8 rejects Mayor Adams' "City of Yes" housing proposal, citing flaws
Community Board 8 rejected Mayor Adams' "City of Yes" plan, citing concerns over affordability, tenant rights and environmental impacts in a detailed report.
Van Cortlandt Park Initiative secures $310K grant to honor Enslaved African Burial Ground
The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance received a $310K grant to revitalize the Enslaved African Burial Ground, aiming to enhance visibility and historical awareness of the site.
Annual Totally Knock Out Breast Cancer 5K unites community in support and awareness
Around 100 participants, many in pink tutus, joined the Totally Knock Out Breast Cancer 5K in Van Cortlandt Park, symbolizing unity, support, and raising awareness for survivors.
News from the neighborhoods...
Van Cortlandt Park reaches halfway point in 20-year master plan with major upgrades
Van Cortlandt Park celebrates 10 years of its master plan, with numerous projects completed, enhancing recreation, accessibility and infrastructure for the community.
Kevin Pazmino challenges 30-year incumbent for 81st District assembly seat with reform agenda.
Kevin Pazmino, running for the 81st district assembly, focuses on transparency, crime reduction, education reform and distancing politics from corporate influence.
Jeffrey Dinowitz's 30-Year political journey: Assemblyman seeks another term
Jeffrey Dinowitz, seeking re-election after 30 years, reflects on his extensive career, highlighting legislative success, community engagement and tenant advocacy in the Bronx.
Van Cortlandt House Museum forms advisory committee amid community concerns
The Van Cortlandt House Museum formed a new advisory committee to address community concerns and plan events, while Community Board 8 raised questions about funding and programming.
Opinion
Why Riverdale rejects Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" housing plan
Riverdale's Community Board 8 opposes Mayor Adams' "City of Yes" housing plan, citing concerns over affordability, tenant rights and environmental impacts.
Adams ignoring COY for Housing opposition
To the editor:
Mayor Adams is not telling the whole truth when he claims “New Yorkers are saying yes to more affordable housing.”
He ignores the number of community boards …
Keeping New Yorkers safe and warm this fall and winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make sure they get it.
Last week, heat season started in New York City. …
Prop. 1 will codify safeguards
Lately we are being bombarded by mail from Republicans to vote no on Proposition 1, stating outright lies on what it will achieve.
Let’s be clear, because Democrats control our state …
Carter: a different ex-president
To the editor:
Happy 100th birthday President Jimmy Carter. Unlike many former presidents before him, he didn’t, upon retirement, enrich himself by joining corporate boards or giving …
