NYCHA drops bombshell on Mill Brook Houses
NYCHA residents and Community Board 1 put housing officials on notice at a June 30 meeting, saying they are out of patience with the city’s housing policies and plan to…
NYCHA announces affordable housing plan for seniors
Local seniors who live in public housing hope a new plan from the city will help open up housing opportunities for them while helping make the neighborhood more attractive.
Planned development riles NYCHA residents
Residents of Mill Brook Houses packed their community center on Monday night to confront developers who plan to construct new housing for seniors on the site of a NYCHA parking…
Quiet street awaits major changes
When asked about the future of their block on a recent weekday afternoon, most residents and workers said they favored the idea of new housing, but most seemed surprised that…
Nearly 250 apartments slated on site of P.S. 31
The site of a one-time architectural marvel at 425 Grand Concourse is about to become instead the site of some of the most energy-efficient housing in the city, Bronx and…
Massive mixed-use project edges closer
Five buildings ranging between eight and 25 stories are planned, consisting of 992 apartments, a 50,000 square-foot YMCA, 45,000 square feet of retail space, two acres of open space and…
Bronxites gather to share stories, promote unity
Dozens gathered at the Bronx Music Heritage Center last Saturday for story circles and music, for South Bronx Love Letter, an event created to sing the borough’s praises and issue…
NYCHA seeks young residents to combat violence
Bloody January helps spur Authority’s move to form advisory committee The New York City Housing Authority is hoping to engage young public housing residents to help make the complexes they live…