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Many have called for major changes to how New York City approaches new development — especially when such development comes at the cost of existing structures, like Spuyten Duyvil’s Villa Rosa Bonheur. Yet, many on Community Board 8 aren’t convinced city council Speaker Corey Johnson’s ‘Planning Together’ initiative is the right way to go.

Nabe planning must start from bottom: CB8

Charles Moerdler has never considered himself a “top-down” kind of guy. At least when it comes to government at the hyperlocal level. So why anyone would think he’d support city council Speaker Corey Johnson’s bill he says would overhaul community planning from the mayor’s office on down is beyond him. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 5/9/21

Nominations sought for Ladimer Award

Community Board 8 is now accepting nominations for its annual Irving Ladimer Community Service Award. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/28/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is restoring some of New York City's overnight subway service, closing the system down between 2 and 4 a.m., beginning Feb. 22.

Some overnight service returns to NYC's subways

New York City's subway system moves a big step closer toward a return to round-the-clock service Monday when overnight cleaning is reduced from four hours each day to just two. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 2/15/21

Electric scooters could soon make their way to the northwest Bronx as part of a pilot program. Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez — who’s also the city council’s transportation committee chair — hosted an e-scooter demonstration recently at the Marble Hill Houses Community Center to introduce the potential new way of getting around.

Scooting along to the rest of the Bronx — and beyond

The city’s transit landscape fundamentally changed in 2013 when the blue behemoth of Citi Bike began popping up around the city. Eight years later, the popularity of those bicycles remains strong, providing a number of options ranging from leisurely rides through Central Park to a quick cross-town trip when a subway or bus might not be available. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 2/7/21

Up to 18 inches of snow could fall on New York City over the next 48 hours, spread by wind gusts topping 50 mph.

City braces for heavy nor'easter snow

More than a foot of snow fell on New York City since late Sunday night, shutting down a number of services. But as a new day dawns Tuesday, it seems some normalcy is returning. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 1/31/21

After the MTA spent much of 2019 shutting down overnight and weekend service on the 1 train, it will pick up right where it left off beginning at the end of the month, and continuing on until April.

MTA targets 1 train again with nighttime, weekend shutdowns

For anyone who thought the 2019 overnight and weekend shutdowns of the 1 train were something of the past, think again. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is back, and its latest round of work could affect 1 train travel on the line's most northern points well into the spring. more

12/12/20

One lane at a time was closed on the northbound and southbound levels of the Henry Hudson Bridge in work that started in late 2017. Now, some three years later, all that work is finally complete.

Henry Hudson Bridge work finished ahead of schedule

It’s over. The massive Henry Hudson Bridge renovation that started nearly four years ago has now officially wrapped up. And it’s doing it two months early. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/4/20

A person walks past 3029 Godwin Terrace with a pair of pizzas in hand, creating a much different streetscape than what the Moller family saw when they first moved in back in 1870.

Moller Mansion is heading for demolition

As one of the oldest remaining homes in Kingsbridge, many consider the Moller Mansion on Godwin Terrace as historic. But now it’s about to become history. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 10/24/20

Washington focuses on damaged roads

Federal money to the tune of $36 million is coming to the state — but isn’t intended to help with the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, according to U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the funds are earmarked to repaid damaged federal roads. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 10/18/20

Cabrera wants bigger Bx3 buses

The buses traveling along the Bx3 line are not big enough and aren’t frequent enough, and Councilman Fernando Cabrera believes it’s time the Metropolitan Transportation Authority does something about it. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 8/29/20

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