Cleanup proposed for South Bronx parking site
The New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation are accepting
Environment
Two South Bronx power plants face elimination
Environmental justice coalition successfully pressures New York Power Authority to phase out ‘peaker’ plants When
Despite funding barriers and NYCHA burdens, a garden grows in Port Morris
Founders of NYCHA community garden look to overcome initial administrative hurdles Cesar Yoc wanders through
Waterfront development proposals stir concern
The rush is on to develop a 13-acre, state-owned site on the Harlem River waterfront in Port Morris. So far, two ambitious proposals have been leaked to the media—one calling for a soccer stadium and 550 apartments, the other calling for 2,000 units. Both would include retail and community space. But environmental advocates and City Councilwoman Diana Ayala say that neither proposal is good for residents.
Study will monitor FreshDirect trucks
The food giant FreshDirect is scheduled to move its headquarters to Port Morris before the end of the year. A new study by Columbia University aims to measure the impact new truck traffic will have on residents.
Local waterfront gets failing grades
A new scorecard unveiled by a coalition of environmental groups this week rates Mott Haven’s riverfront among New York City’s worst in all three categories measured to gauge the health and vibrancy of 39 waterfront neighborhoods.
From the editor: Hands off Harlem River parkland
The city does need new housing, but in his thirst to reach his goal of 200,000 affordable apartments our mayor appears to be blind to the value of human scale, open space and community character.
Advocates mourn loss of promised parkland
Community Board 4 weighs city’s plan to build housing on waterfront site near Melrose South