In Belmont, Medical Center Looks to Expand
February 23, 2010
A medical center in Belmont wants a section of East Fordham Road rezoned so it can expand its facilities, an effort that’s sparked debate in the community between those who support the rezoning and those who don’t.
Read More »Local Doctor Aids Relief Effort in Haiti
February 22, 2010
It had been over a decade since Dr. Billy Ford, an anesthesiologist at St. Barnabas Hospital, last visited Haiti, the country where he was born and raised.
Read More »Espada: Housing Bill Will Freeze Rents
February 19, 2010
A new housing bill introduced by State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr., which proposes to freeze rent increases for close to 300,000 qualifying city households, has riled some housing advocates who say the bill is pro-landlord legislation in disguise.
Read More »Planned Development Can Spruce Up East Tremont Avenue
February 19, 2010
Plans are in the works for a large commercial and residential building on a block of East Tremont Avenue, between Webster and Park avenues.
Read More »Borough President Visits Mary Mitchell Center
February 19, 2010
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. visited the Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center, a neighborhood staple in Crotona, on Feb. 11.
Read More »Activist Emerges as Espada Challenger
February 19, 2010
Desiree Pilgrim-Hunter, a Bronx activist who became the face of last year’s strong community push for living wage jobs at the Kingsbridge Armory, is exploring the possibility of making a run at the state Senate seat occupied by Pedro Espada, Jr.
Read More »St. Barnabas to Build Parking Garage With Stimulus $
February 19, 2010
The hospital’s administration long ago proposed building a multi-story garage to help alleviate the problem. But funds weren’t available – until now.
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