Permits Filed For 24 Bruckner Boulevard In Port Morris, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a 12-story commercial building at 24 Bruckner Boulevard in Port Morris, The Bronx. Located between Lincoln Avenue and Alexander Avenue, the lot is near the 3rd Avenue-138th Street subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Jorge Madruga of YYY 62nd Street LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 124-foot-tall development will yield 144,286 square feet designated for commercial space. The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar, a 40-foot-long rear yard, 47 enclosed parking spaces, and 50 bicycle parking spaces.

Aufgang Architects is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits have not been filed yet. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

Public Advocate WILLIAMS' STATEMENT ON THE CELEBRATION OF KWANZAA

"Habari Gani? I send peace, blessings, love and light to everyone who begins celebrating Kwanzaa today. Over the next week, we uplift African American culture and heritage, rooted in the seven principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. These values are not confined to the week – we should emulate them all year.

"During Kwanzaa, we learn not only from the seven principles, but from the example of our ancestors, whose legacy we carry forth. With the strength that emanates from our many blessings, and the model of those who have come before, we know that like them, we will come through challenges and obstacles, and make a better world for all who come after.

"In the spirit of Umoja, united in spirit, let us pursue justice with purpose, perseverance, and resolve." 

Statement from Speaker Adams on the Conversion of JFK Hilton Hotel into ‘Baisley Pond Park Residences’ Affordable Housing Development

 

This week, the City announced a deal with Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership to convert the former JFK Hilton Hotel in her Council District into the Baisley Pond Park Residences, which will provide 318 units of permanently affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless New Yorkers. Governor Hochul contributed $48 million in state funding for the $167 million project. This marks the first hotel conversion project through the state’s Housing Our Neighbors with Dignity Act (HONDA) program. In response, Speaker Adrienne Adams released the following statement:

“To ease our city’s growing housing and affordability crisis, it is imperative that we utilize every tool at our disposal to build and preserve housing, with a focus on maximizing affordability. With the historic conversion of the JFK Hilton Hotel into 318 units of permanently affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless New Yorkers, our city is taking a critical step forward to ensure even more of our neighbors have access to the stability and support they need. The Baisley Pond Park Residences represents what can be achieved when our city and state governments work together with a shared goal of housing New Yorkers. While this is the first hotel conversion project facilitated by the Housing Our Neighbors with Dignity Act (HONDA) program, I am hopeful that it will not be the last. I thank Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, Slate Property Group, RiseBoro Community Partnership, and all of the stakeholders whose partnership paved the way for this groundbreaking development in our Southeast Queens community.”

Las Vegas-Area Accountant Sentenced to Prison for Bribery and Tax Fraud

 

A Nevada man was sentenced Wednesday to 13 months in prison for his role in separate bribery and tax fraud conspiracies.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Dustin M. Lewis, of Henderson, was a certified public accountant employed by Las Vegas-based accounting firm L.L. Bradford & Company. Beginning in February 2015 through about February 2016, Lewis conspired with and paid a public official with the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) more than $150,000 in bribes and kickbacks. In exchange for those payments, Lewis’ co-conspirator, who was a member of a selection committee responsible for awarding government contracts to perform auditing services for USBR programs, steered an audit contract to L.L. Bradford.

Lewis and his co-conspirator also conspired to file a false 2013 corporate tax return and other tax forms on behalf of six business entities that collectively claimed over $11 million in fraudulent business deductions. Lewis’ conduct caused a tax loss to the IRS of more than $1.5 million.             

In addition to his prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Andrew P. Gordon for the District of Nevada ordered Lewis to serve three years of supervised release and to pay approximately $704,002 in restitution. The court also imposed a criminal forfeiture money judgment against Lewis in the amount of $704,002.

Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada made the announcement.

IRS Criminal Investigation, the FBI and the U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of Inspector General investigated the case.

Governor Hochul Signs the LLC Transparency Act

 

Legislation S.995B/A.3484 Creates an LLC Ownership Database for Government and Law Enforcement Use

Governor Secured Compromise to Crack Down on Unlawful Conduct While Protecting Privacy

Governor Hochul today signed the LLC Transparency Act, which will create a database of the beneficial owners of Limited Liability Corporations that is accessible to government agencies and law enforcement. The Governor secured a compromise agreement with the Legislature that will allow members of law enforcement and regulatory authorities to uncover misconduct, while addressing legitimate privacy concerns.

“For far too long, bad actors have been protected by the loose disclosure requirements of LLC ownership,” Governor Hochul said. “Wage theft, money laundering, tenant mistreatment and other unlawful activity has been masked by the opaque ownership structure of an LLC. The new LLC Transparency Act will give law enforcement and State regulators the tools they need to hold bad actors accountable.”

Legislation S.995B/A.3484 creates an LLC beneficial ownership database that can be accessed by Federal, State and local government law enforcement across New York State. This legislation gives these entities the tools to tackle criminal activity which, until now, has occurred behind a curtain of concealment. Individuals who set up, or already have ownership of LLCs and meet the requirements for disclosure, will be required to identify the names of the beneficial owner(s) in the filing.

Wave Hill Weekly Events Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Winter Birding & Plantwise Walk

 

The shorter days are upon us but there is something magical about the stillness of the garden in winter. While our Conservatory is the home of many of our blooms this season there is still much to see across the grounds, from monthly Birding to our guided Sunday walks. We’re also launching a new monthly program on Jan 13 called Plantwise, led by our Senior Horticultural Interpreter, Jess Brey. Designed for those looking to deepen their knowledge and connection to nature, it offers a closer look at some of the special plants at Wave Hill.  

And coming Sun, Jan 21, join us for an Evening of Transcendent Sound – a guided musical and meditative experience, combining the unique talents of the Bronx Arts Ensemble with Artemis Audio & Ayurveda.  

Family Art Project: Freedom Quilters of Gee’s Bend 

Sat, Jan 13, 10:00AM – 1:00PM 

Sun, Jan 14, 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited the Gee’s Bend Community in rural Alabama and the Freedom Quilting Bee was established. The bold patterns and bright colors of these now-famous quilts made from fabric scraps would later go on to fund aspects of the community’s freedom. Create your own fabric collage to honor Dr. King’s birthday and the inspiring women quilters of Gee’s Bend. 

At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater; all ages welcome.     

Plantwise Walk: Bark and Buds that Bite Back 

Sat, Jan 13, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Free with admission to the grounds  

Advance registration encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

In a winter landscape, the evergreens get a lot of attention. Let's take a moment to celebrate deciduous trees by taking a close look at their bark and buds. Severe weather cancels. 

About the Plantwise Walk Series: 

A series led by Jess Brey, Wave Hill’s Senior Horticultural Interpreter, each walk will focus on a specific group of plants, encouraging a deeper relationship with some of the special plants that grow at Wave Hill. Topics explored may be nomenclature, ethnobotany, history and plant culture, such as pruning, germination and propagation. As the series title indicates, this is a program for the curious; adult participants with some plant knowledge will get the most out of these programs.    

Winter Birding 

Sun, Jan 14, 9:30AM – 11:00AM

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration required; online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. 

The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with birder guide Paul Keim to observe birds in their winter habitat. Birders of all levels encouraged. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Space is limited. Please bring your own binoculars. Severe weather cancels.     

Garden and Conservatory Highlights Walk 

Sun, Jan 14, 1:00PM – 1:45PM 

Free with admission to the grounds  

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. 

HOURS: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

JUMAANE D. WILLIAMS STATEMENT ON THE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS

 

"Merry Christmas to everyone across the city and around the world! I join the Christian community in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, peace be unto his name. I have tried to embrace and embody lessons from His teachings of justice, and I take inspiration and instruction from the model of a revolutionary that stands up for the oppressed and dismissed. 

"The nativity story also shares a humility and hope that I believe still resonates – a story of a refugee who sought a better life and made a better world. Who stood for what was right, not merely what was popular. Who gave voice to the voiceless and support to the weary.

"For all of us celebrating, Christmas is a moment of gifts and gratitude, of joy, of spirit, of peace and blessings. Together with family and friends, we find warmth and comfort in the traditions we share. I ask that today, we also think of and support all those unable to gather with loved ones or engage in festivities. As we spend time with family and friends, we should take time to remember our newest New Yorkers, refugees themselves, and work to provide aid and compassion with what we have, where we can.

"Wherever and however we celebrate, I wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season to all."

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