City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Dr. Cary Goodman President of the 161st Street Business Improvement District are waiting for the light to change so they can continue their tour of the 161st Street BID.
The old bowling Alley on River Avenue opposite the old Yankee Stadium has been torn down to make way for a 17 story building. There are rumors that more high rise buildings are on the way.
Dr. Goodman highlights the new Derek Jeter mural on the gates of one of the stores on River Avenue.
Here the pair have just crossed the Grand Concourse on the way to the BID's meeting. The Bronx County Building is on the left.
The 161st Street BID meeting is about to start as Comptroller Stringer is seated. The 161st Street BID is a 'Public Body', and is required to operate under the guidelines established by the New York State Open Meetings Law (OML). So why were some people asked to leave including myself. Could it be that the plans for more high rise buildings were discussed not wanting the public to know?
