By Watson on December 4, 2011
According to the New York City Department of Buildings: “Excavation work is the first step in a new building construction project. When this work is done incorrectly it can undermine the stability of neighboring buildings, often leading to lawsuits over property damage among building owners”. So…what happens when a developer begins construction on a foundation [...]
Posted in Communications, Construction, COUNTDOWN TO A NEW MAYOR, Front Page News, Giles Building, Giles Houses, Notices/Announcements, Press Release | Tagged Department of Buildings, Department of Transportation, Fort Independence Street, Giles Place Retaining Wall, Historic Retaining Wall
By Karen Argenti on November 18, 2011
Citizens Committee for New York City is hosting a grant application workshop IN OUR BOROUGH. It will afford Bronx residents an opportunity to learn more about our New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods (NYBN) Award. Grants of $500 to $3,000 are now available to volunteer-led groups to work on projects that bring neighbors together and that have a [...]
Posted in Communications, Front Page News, Notices/Announcements | Tagged Citizens Committee of NYC, Grant Opportunity, Workshop on Grant
By Margaret on September 21, 2011
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center runs a great program called College Directions. They’ve helped many people choose the right college for them, and get admitted. Check out what they have to offer — all free! — at http://www.khcc-nyc.org/youth-programs/college-directions.php
Posted in Front Page News, Notices/Announcements | Tagged Bronx
By Margaret on July 22, 2011
Below is the agenda of a Community Board 8 meeting that has been cancelled. I’m told the cancellation is due to the Parks Department not sending requested documents about the skating rink to the Community Board. COMMUNITY BOARD NO. 8 BRONX 5676 Riverdale Avenue, Suite 100 • Bronx, New York 10471-2194 Telephone: 718-884-3959 • [...]
Posted in Community Board 8, Front Page News, Notices/Announcements, Parks, Van Cortlandt Park
By Margaret on July 8, 2011
The Church of the Visitation will be holding its annual blood drive on Sunday, July 17th, from 9:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. right in front of the church, 160 Van Cortlandt Park South. Hudson Valley Blood Services will accept blood donations in an air conditioned bus. Anyone who is in reasonably good health, between the ages [...]
Posted in Front Page News, Notices/Announcements | Tagged Bronx
By Margaret on July 7, 2011
A great, fun, free, summertime event — learn a different dance each time, hear live music, hang out with friends and neighbors! barefoot2011_flyer
Posted in Front Page News, Notices/Announcements, Parks
By Margaret on June 7, 2011
State Senator Gustavo Rivera is inviting his constituents to join him in getting healthy. Rivera hopes to lose 25-30 pounds over the next 5 months, and he’s inviting us all to make a healthy pledge — lose weight, exercise regularly, develop busier eating habits. There’s a kick-off event this Saturday, June 11th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at [...]
Posted in Front Page News, Notices/Announcements
By Margaret on May 13, 2011
The Friends of Van Cortlandt Park announce: Western John Muir Volunteer Day Saturday May 14th meeting at 10am Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants and help native trees and shrubs as the Friends continue our efforts on the Western side of the John Muir Trail. Meet at the Friends Compost Site- enter the Park [...]
Posted in Front Page News, Notices/Announcements, Parks | Tagged Bronx, Kingsbridge, parks, Van Cortlandt
By Phil on April 3, 2011
Here is FIPNA’s statement in opposition to Jackson Development Group’s proposal to build an HDC-funded 93-unit/122-car building on Cannon Place/Ft. Independence in our community. As a reminder, the Land Use meeting is Monday night, April 4, at 7:30, in the Leo Engineering Building, 3825 Corlear Ave, 4th Floor (Fishback Room) at Corlear Avenue and W 238th St [...]
Posted in Alerts, Cannon/FtIndep Housing, Construction, Front Page News, Notices/Announcements
By Margaret on December 3, 2010
An invitation from Manhattan College: Bring the whole family! This Sunday is our annual Festival of Lessons & Carols. It is a wonderful holiday event for our entire community. Sunday, 5 December 4:30pm in the Chapel (preludes begin at 4:15) Afterward, the blessing of the Christmas creche and the lighting of the tree on the [...]
Posted in Front Page News, Notices/Announcements
Recent Comments