Volunteer with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance in July!

 

Park Clean Up Mondays Tuesday, July 5 (Okay… not a Monday!) Mondays: July 11, 18, 25 - Meet at 9 am Start the week off right, and join VCPA in picking up litter in Van  Cortlandt Park. RSVP Now Meet at VC Golf House. Water Chestnut Wednesdays Wednesdays in July - Meet at 9 am VCPA leads the effort in removing harmful plant species, like water  chestnut. Join us! Put on a pair of waders or hop in a canoe, all the  while helping improve the health of the pond. RSVP Now Meet at VC Golf House. Forest Restoration Fridays Fridays in July - Meet at 9 am Get your hands in the dirt as we focus on removal of non-indigenous  plant species within the floodplain forest of Tibbetts Brook. Wear  closed-toe shoes and long pants; bring water and a snack. RSVP Now Meet at VC Golf House.   Garden Volunteer Days Tuesdays: July 12, 19 - 10 am to 1pm The VCPA Garden & Compost Site needs you this summer! Our  newly expanded garden needs lots of help to weed, water, and  harvest veggies for donation to the Friendly Fridge BX and to use  for cooking demonstrations at our weekly market.  RSVP Now Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site. Forest Invasive Species Training & Removal Saturday, July 16 - Meet at 10 am Join VCPA staff in the Northwest Forest for a training in invasive  species removal and take part in a regional removal effort.  RSVP Now Meet at the Riverdale Stable parking lot.   Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park New VCPA Merch Shop! Show your love for Van Cortlandt Park while supporting the Alliance! Shop Now!   22 in ‘22  Take the Challenge to hike 22 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime  during 2022. Register Now

Our Contact Information Van Cortlandt Park Alliance 80 Van Cortlandt Park, Ste. E1 Bronx, NY 10463 718-601-1460 http://vancortlandt.org

Sign up for Summer Art Classes at BRAC

 

Time to Sign Up for BRAC's SUMMER SEMESTER CLASSES!  On-site and hybrid classes will run from  Monday, July 11th through Friday, August 12th.

Visit our Education Website Register through Eventbrite

Most classes will be held on-site at the Bronx River Art Center, with sessions taking place within our well-ventilated open space studios.   All persons age 12 or over must show proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination will be required upon entering building for first class. For general questions about classes, please email info@bronxriverart.org.

NYS Office of the Comptroller - DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter

 

Tentative Schedule Includes $8.69 Billion of New Money and Refunding Debt Sales

 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2022.

The planned sales of $8.69 billion include $7.19 billion of new money and $1.5 billion of refundings and reofferings as follows:

• $7.99 billion scheduled for July, $6.49 billion of which is for new money purposes and $1.5 billion of which is for refunding purposes;
• $700 million scheduled for August, all of which is for new money purposes; and
• no issuances have been scheduled for the month of September at this time.

The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $4.99 billion during the second quarter of 2022, and $6.75 billion during third quarter of 2021.

The State Comptroller’s Office chairs the Securities Coordinating Committee, which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York City, and their respective public authorities.  All borrowings are scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant to their borrowing programs.

A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The collection and release of this information by the Office of the State Comptroller is not intended as an endorsement of the proposed issuances it contains, many of which will be subject to approval by the Office of the State Comptroller.

The prospective third quarter calendar includes anticipated bond sales by the following issuers: the New York City Transitional Finance Authority, the New York State Energy & Research Development Authority, the New York State Thruway Authority, the New York Transportation Development Corporation, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.

Calendar:

Securities Coordinating Committee (SCC) Forward Issuance Bond Calendar

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches For 310 Grand Concourse In Mott Haven, Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 310 Grand Concourse, a 14-story residential building in Mott Haven, The Bronx. Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architect and developed by Simon Kaufman, the structure yields 135,106 square feet, with 157 units and 66 enclosed parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 24 units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $56,983 to $115,280.

Residences come equipped with air conditioning, dishwasher, intercoms, name-brand kitchen appliances, countertops, and finishes, and smart controls for heating and cooling. Amenities include a gym, a media room, virtual doorman, a shared laundry room, package lockers, party room, bike storage lockers, a garage with electric vehicle charging stations, and a rooftop terrace.

At 80 percent of the AMI, there are four studios with a monthly rent of $1,576 for incomes ranging from $56,983 to $85,440; seven one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,681 for incomes ranging from $60,995 to $96,080; and 13 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,002 for incomes ranging from $73,098 to $115,280.

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than August 24, 2022.