RFP to Redevelop Kingsbridge Armory Part Two

 

 

Crains New York is reporting that in the "State of The City" speech by Mayor Bloomberg that he will announce a new Request For Proposal to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory. 

  In the article here the mayor says "We Don't Walk Away Things", and this time there are two changes from the original RFP of September 2006. First is that the winning bidder does not have to by the property, but can lease the site from the city. Second is that there is a broader range of what can be placed in the Armory, again eithout any housing, but the two proposed schools have been taken out also.

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ

RE: New RFP for the Kingsbridge Armory

“I am thrilled that Mayor Bloomberg and this administration have announced that a new request for proposals (RFP) for the Kingsbridge Armory will be released. The usage of the Kingsbridge Armory has been a major priority of my administration, and this new RFP will allow the City to seek developers from a wide spectrum of potential uses, allowing us to bring a project that will enhance and compliment the surrounding neighborhood to this historic structure.

“I know that this new RFP will see significant interest, given the number of different entities that came before the Kingsbridge Armory Task Force to express their desire to be a part of a future development of this site. I would like to thank Mayor Bloomberg, his administration and the New York City Economic Development Corporation for working with my office to develop a strong new RFP for the Kingsbridge Armory, and I will continue to partner with the City to make this development a success,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Croton Filter Plant - Croton FMC Meeting Agenda for January 12th

Agenda

Croton Facility Monitoring Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 12, 2012 – 7:00 PM

DEP Office – 3660 Jerome Avenue, Bronx NY 10467 - (718) 231-8470

I  Welcome                        Father Richard Gorman, Chair


II Consider, Adopt 11/16/11 Meeting Minutes    CFMC Representatives


III Continuation of Discussion about Croton        CFMC Representatives
    Funded Parks and Costs

IV Additional Discussion about Pedestrian        CFMC Representatives
    Bridge over Major Deegan Exp.
                           

V Status of Dam Safety & Tree Removal        Mark Lanaghan, DEP
    At Jerome Park Reservoir

       
VI Construction Update, Schedule & Costs         Bernard Daly, P.E., 

                                                 or  Vincent Moorehead, P.E., DEP
       

VII Croton Jobs & Bronx Purchases    Mark Lanaghan, DEP

VIII Selection of CFMC Chair for 2012        CFMC Representatives


IX CFMC Discussion, Set Next Meeting        CFMC Representatives


X Adjourn

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
By Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz

  The Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has decided to prohibit churches and religious groups from using  auditoriums in public schools for worship services to our God.

You should know that this is not the first time that Mayor Bloomberg has demonstrated his rejection of everything that has to do with religion.

During the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers- where more than three thousand people died- Bloomberg forbid formal prayers and the participation of religious leaders, including the Catholic church’s Archbishop Timothy Dolan.

To counter this new decision of Mayor Bloomberg against churches, a group of religious leaders, led by Councilman Fernando Cabrera, has organized a demonstration against Mayor Bloomberg to be held on the day when the Mayor will present his State of the City Address.

This demonstration will take place this Thursday, January 12 at 12:00 noon in the atrium of Morris High School, located at 1100 Boston Road, on the corner of East  167^th  Street in the Bronx.

As a State Senator representing constituents who attend worship services in public high schools and as the President of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization and through this column I invite all Ministers and members of the community to join us in our protest against having many of our churches and Ministers thrown into the street without a place to worship  God.

I ask all members of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization that when you attend our weekly meeting this Thursday, please wear your White Jacket, as we will be attending this demonstration after our meeting.

I expect that all organizations, singers, evangelists, leaders and members of the Christian community will support the leaders who are coordinating this demonstration in the same way that we like others to support us when we have our meetings or events.

This Thursday, January 12^th  at 12:00 noon at Morris High School, located on Boston Road and   E. 167^th Street, as members of the rank and file, and not as leaders; we will be there to participate and support such a noble cause.

I am Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, and this is what you should know.