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Bronx casino bid at former Trump-owned golf course can move ahead after Council vote
A plan to bring a casino to a Bronx golf course once owned by Donald Trump took a step forward this week. The City Council on Wednesday voted 32-12 to pass a home rule resolution that allows state lawmakers to advance legislation supporting Bally’s Corporation’s proposed casino at the city-owned Ferry Point Park golf course, according to the Bronx Times.…
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City Council approves Related’s Hudson Yards West plan for 4,000 apartments and no casino
Rendering courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn Resorts The New York City Council on Wednesday voted to approve zoning changes to allow for thousands of new apartments, but not a casino, on the undeveloped section of Hudson Yards. Related Companies’ Hudson Yards West proposal includes four mixed-use towers, nearly seven acres of public green space, and 4,000 apartments. The original…
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Flatbush Avenue overhaul includes center-running bus lanes and pedestrian islands
A rendering of the Flatbush Avenue bus lane proposal at Flatbush Avenue and Fourth Avenue. Images courtesy of NYC DOT New York City has proposed new center-running bus lanes along parts of Flatbush Avenue to improve safety and speed up service on one of the city’s most dangerous corridors. Unveiled Friday by the Department of Transportation (DOT), the project would…
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This $899K co-op in a former Clinton Hill mansion reflects the neighborhood’s bohemian grandeur
Credit: Allyson Lubow for The Corcoran Group In addition to being in the heart of historic Clinton Hill, this one-bedroom co-op sits on the neighborhood’s “mansion row,” as one of 11 units in a converted 1870s limestone mansion at 269 Clinton Avenue. Asking $899,000, the apartment has pre-war charm in full effect, with well-maintained original details throughout. Past a wrought-iron…
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New Downtown Brooklyn ‘asphalt art’ shares timeless wisdom
Images courtesy of Argenis Taveras for DBP Downtown Brooklyn just got brighter and safer, thanks to a colorful new public art installation. In the ground murals titled “Fear No Frontier,” New York City-based artist Isolina Minjeong channels her Korean and Peruvian heritage with a bold design depicting powerful creatures, like tigers and dragons, a tribute to the resilience of New…
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NYC starts expansion of Harlem River Greenway in the Bronx
New York City has kicked off the expansion of the Harlem River Greenway in the Bronx. City officials announced Wednesday that more than four lane miles of on-street protected bike lanes will be installed along the corridor in 2025. The project aims to create a seven-mile greenway from Van Cortlandt Park to Randall’s Island Park, better connecting Bronx residents to…
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Silverstein unveils new wavy design for 785-foot-tall casino complex across from Javits Center
Renderings courtesy of Silverstein Properties / Binyan Studios Silverstein Properties this week unveiled a new design for its casino project proposed for an empty lot across from the Javits Center. The Avenir would rise 785 feet at 41st Street and 11th Avenue and include a 1,000-room luxury hotel, restaurants, a food hall, and a gaming facility, if the developer secures…
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NYC to host its first ticker-tape parade honoring post-9/11 veterans next July
New York City will host the nation’s first-ever ticker tape parade honoring post-9/11 veterans next summer. On Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) Commissioner James Hendon announced that the parade, “Homecoming of Heroes,” will take place on July 6, 2025, as a tribute to the service and sacrifices of American servicemembers who served in the Iraq…
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Central Park launches new Ranger Corps to encourage better public behavior
Credit: Central Park Conservancy A new team of park rangers has been patrolling Central Park for the past six weeks, helping visitors and ensuring the beloved green space remains safe, clean, and welcoming. Managed by the Central Park Conservancy, the Ranger Corps has been on duty since early spring, addressing visitor concerns and quality-of-life issues, including noise complaints, illegal vending,…
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Officials begin investigation into Brooklyn Bridge ship crash
New York and federal officials have begun an investigation into why a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday. About four minutes after the Cuauhtémoc left Pier 17 with the intention of traveling south, the vessel drifted in the wrong direction and its soaring masts struck the iconic 142-year-old structure. The accident left two sailors dead and…
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