Community board votes down developer’s housing proposal
A developer looking to build an 11-story building with affordable housing at 431 Concord Avenue met stiff opposition from area residents and members of Community Board 1, who blasted him…
City Planning Commission votes yes on jail plan; Bronx member votes no
As the city fast tracks its plan for four borough-based jails to replace the dilapidated facilities on Rikers Island, the Bronx is definitely not in the house. The borough’s public…
Proposal for Mott Haven jail faces uncertain fate in City Planning Commission
After Community Board 1 and borough president reject it, plan moves on in ULURP A Mott Haven jail that would tower over schools a block away and house more than…
FreshDirect move enters home stretch
A team of lawyers and spokesmen for FreshDirect informed Community Board 1 that a final review of the company's proposed relocation to Port Morris will begin next week.