Michael Brady the Executive Director of the Third Avenue Business Improvement District gave a current view of what is happening in the Third Avenue BID. 275,000 visitors, 240+ shops and Businesses, and five million square feet of real estate. After going over some more details Mr. Brady said that he expects the figures he quoted to triple in a few short years. The Third Avenue BID will increase in size as old buildings are finished with their renovations, and the new buildings that are currently going up will be completed. He thanked City Councilman Rafael Salamanca (who was at City Hall) and Congressman Jose Serrano (who was in Washington) for the success of the Third Avenue Bid. The event was held at the Metropolitan College of New York, located on East 149th Street at Third Avenue.
On hand were Bronx District Attorney and the Executive Director of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Ms. Lisa Sorin. DA Clark spoke about working with the businesses on obtaining the video footage of security cameras when a crime occurs so the police can catch the crooks. Ms. Sorin spoke about partnering with the Third Avenue BID to increase business throughout the entire Bronx.
Above - Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark talks to the BID.
Below - Bronx Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lisa Sorin.
Above - Congressman Jose Serrano was the first to receive a South Bronx Leadership Award, but Congressman Serrano was in Washington, as District Director Anthony R. Jordan accepts the Leadership Award from Mr. Brady and Ms. Sorin.
Below - In 2020 a new YMCA will be opening in the Third Avenue BID area. Sharon Greenberger CEO/President of the YMCA of Greater New York receives a Leadership Award from Mr. Brady and Ms. Sorin.
Above - Ramon Cuaya Coyotl owner of Coffee Delight receives a Leadership Award from Mr. Brady and Ms. Sorin.
Below - Esmeralda Herrera of Communitas America HGI Initiative receives a Leadership Award from Mr. Brady and Javier Medrano the Deputy Director of the Third Avenue BID.
Reverend Francis Skelly of the Immaculate Conception Church received the final award named Bread and Roses for his 42 years of service to the community. He is being transferred elsewhere.
