ST. ALBANS MAN CONVICTED OF THREE COUNTS OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER FOR THE STABBING DEATHS OF HIS GIRLFRIEND AND TWO TENANTS IN 2023

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that David Daniel was convicted by a jury of three counts of murder in the first degree for the stabbing deaths of two tenants and his girlfriend inside his St. Albans home in November 2023. The defendant told investigators the attacks were prompted by the tenants’ failure to pay rent and an argument with his girlfriend.

District Attorney Katz said: “Three people lost their lives at the hands of this defendant when he became enraged over a rent dispute. He stabbed to death his girlfriend and two tenants, who were each found with multiple stab wounds to their neck and chest. Shortly after committing the murders, Daniel turned himself into a police precinct and confessed that he did a ‘horrible thing.’ This defendant’s actions will have repercussions in three families for generations to come and with today’s conviction he will now face life in prison.”

Daniel, 56, of St. Albans, was convicted by a jury of three counts of murder in the first degree, three counts of murder in the second degree, tampering with physical evidence and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Trial openings took place on May 5 and closings on May 14. The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.

Queens Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Holder set sentencing for June 9, when the defendant faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.

DA Katz said that, according to the charges and trial testimony, on November 14, 2023, at approximately 7:00 a.m, Daniel arrived at the 113th Precinct stationhouse and told officers he had done a “horrible thing” that morning. The defendant told police that he was having trouble with his tenants, who had not paid rent in a long time. The defendant also believed his girlfriend was about to move out of the residence and end their five-year relationship.

At approximately 7:16 a.m., officers from the 113th Precinct went to Daniel’s home on Milburn Street. In the basement, they found Daniel’s tenants — 57-year-old Wayne Thomas and 55-year-old Evette Sweeney – lying face up on the floor. Each had sustained multiple stab wounds. Officers found Daniel’s girlfriend, 51-year-old Coleen Caesar Fields, faced down on a bed in a second-floor bedroom. She also had sustained multiple stab wounds.

The three victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Daniel was seen leaving his home at approximately 6:20 a.m. on November 14 holding a garbage bag and entering a car.

California Woman Federally Charged with Paying Individuals, Including Homeless People on L.A.’s Skid Row, to Register to Vote

 

A California woman who worked as a longtime signature collector for ballot initiatives has been charged with paying individuals – including homeless people living in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles – to register to vote.

“False registrations undermine Americans’ faith in elections – even more so when payoffs are involved,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “This Justice Department is committed to ensuring that all U.S. elections are fair and free from illegal meddling – so that all Americans can accept the results with confidence.”

Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, of Marina del Rey, California, 64, also known as “Anika,” is charged with one felony count of paying another person to register to vote, a federal charge that carries a statutory maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.

Armstrong has agreed to plead guilty to the charge and is scheduled to make her initial appearance this morning in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana. She is expected to plead guilty in the coming weeks.

According to her plea agreement, for approximately 20 years, Armstrong periodically worked as a “petition circulator.” In that role, she was paid by individuals and entities – known as “coordinators” – to collect voter signatures on official petitions that qualify initiatives, referendums, and recalls for California state ballots. Armstrong drove around the Los Angeles area to find registered voters to sign the petitions.

After gathering enough signatures, Armstrong returned the petitions to her coordinators, who then paid her a set amount for each registered voter’s signature. The amount she was paid varied depending on the specific ballot initiative. Because her coordinators only paid for signatures attributable to registered voters, Armstrong endeavored to ensure the people who signed her petitions were registered voters.

Armstrong occasionally solicited petitioned signatures in Skid Row, an area of downtown Los Angeles notorious for its homelessness problem. Skid Row was a convenient place for Armstrong to collect signatures because of its high concentration of people in a relatively small area who were willing to sign petitions in exchange for payment. Armstrong regularly paid and offered to pay individuals cash, usually in amounts between $2 and $3, to induce them to sign her petitions.

Many of Skid Row’s homeless population were not registered to vote. To ensure she maximized her pay from her coordinators, starting no later than 2025, Armstrong began offering payment to individuals not only to sign her petitions, but also to complete a voter registration form. Before going to Skid Row, Armstrong gathered a stack of voter registration forms from the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters.

Some homeless people did not have an address to put on the forms. On several occasions, Armstrong provided a homeless individual with her own former address in Los Angeles so they had something to write on the registration form. These registration forms simultaneously registered an individual to vote in California elections and in federal elections.

Because California automatically sends a vote-by-mail ballot to every registered voter, this also meant ballots in some homeless individuals’ names could have the potential to be sent to Armstrong’s former residence where the homeless individual did not live or collect mail.

On Jan. 30, as part of her ongoing scheme, Armstrong knowingly and willfully paid another person to register to vote. She paid the person for the purpose of causing that person to register to vote in federal elections.

The FBI and investigators with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California investigated this matter.

Former CEO Of Cosmetic Company Charged With Defrauding Public Company And Its Shareholders

 

Jaime Castle Orchestrated a Scheme to Fraudulently Inflate the Reported Revenue of Obagi Cosmeceuticals to Induce Acquisition by Publicly Traded Company Waldencast

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and the Inspector in Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (“USPIS”), Ketty Larco-Ward, announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging JAIME CASTLE, former Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC (“Obagi”) with conspiracy, securities fraud, wire fraud, and false statements to auditors and improperly influencing an audit. CASTLE led a scheme to fraudulently inflate Obagi’s purported sales of cosmetic products to give the false impression that Obagi was a growing company. CASTLE used that fraudulently inflated revenue to deceive a public company that acquired Obagi, called Waldencast Plc (“Waldencast”), and its shareholders, obtaining a $2 million cash bonus for arranging the acquisition. Once her scheme was uncovered, Waldencast had to restate its revenue by more than $50 million as a result of Castle’s fraud.

“Jaime Castle allegedly defrauded a public company and its shareholders by ginning up fake revenue to suggest growth that did not exist,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Castle then lied to auditors to try to keep her scheme from being uncovered. Today’s indictment is a reminder that this Office and our law enforcement partners will not hesitate to go to the C-suite to root out fraud and false statements in our business community.”

“Ms. Castle allegedly used the U.S. Mail to facilitate her criminal activity, swindling  her unsuspecting investors by providing them false information about her company,” said USPIS Inspector in Charge Ketty Larco-Ward.  “The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will work tirelessly to expose these investment scams and protect the public from individuals, who use deceptive tactics to make a profit.”

According to the allegations in the Indictment unsealed on in Manhattan federal court:[1]

From at least in or about 2021 through at least in or about 2023, CASTLE orchestrated a scheme to enrich herself by fraudulently inflating Obagi’s revenue and financial performance in order to defraud Waldencast and its shareholders. CASTLE, the CEO of Obagi, created the illusion that Obagi was a growing company by artificially inflating purported sales of cosmetic products to a Vietnamese distributor (“Distributor-1”), even though CASTLE knew that Distributor-1 could not pay for and, in many cases, had no need for those products. This illusion of growth made Obagi appear to be an attractive acquisition target for Waldencast and for Waldencast’s shareholders, who voted to approve a merger with Obagi in July 2022. CASTLE received a bonus of over $2 million for the successful completion of that merger. She then continued to lie to Waldencast’s management, shareholders, and auditors about Obagi’s sales and revenue, in the hopes of receiving additional bonuses and to conceal her scheme. When Waldencast discovered CASTLE’s scheme, it restated Obagi’s revenue for 2021 and 2022, showing that more than $50 million in revenue had been fraudulently reported based on CASTLE’s lies.

Despite the fact that Distributor-1 had a long history of failing to pay amounts owed for Obagi products, routinely violated the provision of her distribution agreement with Obagi requiring timely payment, and was holding a backlog of unsold product, CASTLE pushed ever greater quantities of product to Distributor-1, which Distributor-1 did not need and could not sell or pay for, to create the appearance that Obagi was a growing company.

CASTLE’s lies caused Waldencast to file publicly and with the SEC financial information about Obagi that was not true, including—shortly before Waldencast’s shareholders voted to approve the merger with Obagi— that Obagi had “[o]ver-delivered on topline” in 2021 and had “[s]trong momentum” in 2022 “with Q1 outperforming versus budget and last year.” Meanwhile, in private messages CASTLE acknowledged the exact opposite, writing in text messages that Obagi was “getting almost no payments [and] it’s becoming a massive issue for us” and that she had “been trying to keep how bad the account standing [is] under wraps.” She also acknowledged that “[Distributor-1] has a ton of inventory” and that CASTLE was “not sure how to handle [the situation] without sounding every alarm and scar[]ing everyone in the company.”

After Waldencast’s shareholders approved the merger with Obagi, CASTLE continued to lie about the company’s financial situation to Waldencast executives and its auditors. But eventually her scheme was uncovered. Between January and March 2024, Waldencast issued multiple restatements to financial reports that it issued in 2021 and 2022. Those restatements had the effect of, among other things, reducing revenue from Obagi’s sales to Distributor-1 by over $14 million for 2021 and by over $40 million for 2022.

CASTLE, 46, of Conroe, Texas, is charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, make false filings, and false statements to auditors, which carries a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison; securities fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; false statements to auditors and improperly influencing the conduct of audits, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. 

The minimum and maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge.

Mr. Clayton praised the outstanding work of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Mr. Clayton further thanked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

This case is being handled by the Office’s Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. Assistant United States Attorneys Thomas Burnett, Courtney Heavey, and Allison Nichols are in charge of the prosecution.

The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. 

[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment and the description of the Indictment set forth in this release constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation.

Mayor Mamdani Doubles Number of 3-K Seats To be Added Across All Five Boroughs

 

City will now add 2,000 new 3-K seats, doubling earlier expansion plan across 56 ZIP codes  

  

Equitable waitlist process will allow families to express interest in newly added sites  

  

Administration also announces opening of previously vacant child care center at 129 Van Brunt St.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced that New York City will add 2,000 new 3-K seats for families across all five boroughs, building on the administration’s commitment to strengthen and stabilize the City’s early childhood education system.   

  

The expansion deepens the City’s partnership with community-based child care providers, which will house a majority of the new seats. As part of the rollout, the City will launch an equitable waitlist process allowing families to express interest in newly added sites while prioritizing family choice, sibling preference and proximity to programs.  

  

The administration also announced the opening of a new early childhood education center in Brooklyn’s Columbia Waterfront neighborhood, adding 63 new 3-K and Pre-K seats. After years of community demand and demonstrated need for additional child care capacity, the Mamdani administration is moving forward with opening the center after the previous administration left the building vacant.   

  

“On day eight of this administration, we made a promise to New Yorkers: we would fix the 3-K system and build a city where every family can count on affordable, high-quality child care. Today, we’re delivering on that promise,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Over the past few months, we have opened nine previously vacant child care centers, added thousands of 3-K seats where families need them most and started rebuilding trust with working families across this city. And we’re just getting started.”  

  

“We are excited to continue strengthening and expanding 3-K so that more children across all five boroughs can benefit from the joyful, engaging learning experiences these programs provide,” said New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels. “By adding seats and opening new centers, we are building on our commitment to making early childhood education more accessible for New York City families and giving our youngest learners a strong start from day one.”

 

To ensure the new seats are distributed equitably and to empower families to make the choices that work best for them, roughly 700 seats added after the application update period closed on April 24 will be filled through the waitlist process. Families can continue adding themselves to waitlists for all programs, and seats will be offered based on availability.  

  

While all families who applied to 3-K will receive an offer tomorrow, May 19, the waitlist process will allow families to express interest in newly available sites and potentially receive an offer at a preferred program closer to home.  

  

The opening of the child care center at 129 Van Brunt St. marks the ninth previously vacant child care center opened by Mayor Mamdani and Chancellor Samuels to meet demand for affordable child care. The site will contribute 45 3-K seats to the administration’s total 2,000 newly added seats.  

  

In February, Mayor Mamdani announced the opening of an Upper East Side early childhood education center after delays under the previous administration. The Mamdani administration later opened seven vacant centers across Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens.   

  

“Expanding access to high-quality early childhood education starts with creating safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate spaces where our youngest learners can thrive. The School Construction Authority is proud to partner with Mayor Mamdani and New York City Public Schools to prepare Pre-K and early childhood sites for students and families across the five boroughs,” said SCA President and CEO Nina Kubota. “The $200 million investment for Early Education in the current SCA Capital Plan reflects our continued commitment to ensure Pre-K spaces are ready to serve communities for years to come.”   

  

In January, Mayor Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced a historic investment in universal 3-K, Pre-K and 2-K. Since then, the administration has continued expanding child care capacity in communities facing the highest excess demand. Earlier this year, the Mayor announced an expansion of more than 1,000 new 3-K seats across 56 zip codes – now doubled – as well as the City’s first free child care pilot program for municipal workers.  

  

The Mayor also announced that the primary model for 2-K programming will be full-day and full-year. This fall, New York City will launch the first 2,000 free 2-K seats in the City’s history. Applications for 2-K enrollment open June 2.   

AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY UPDATED TO INCLUDE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY REGION

 

Advisory Remains In Effect for New York City Metro through Monday, May 18, 2026

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald updated an Air Quality Health Advisory through Monday, May 18, 2026, for ozone for the Lower Hudson Valley region. This is in addition to the previously announced advisory for the New York City Metro region. 

The pollutant of concern is: Ozone  

The advisory will be in effect: 11 a.m. through 11 p.m.

The Quality Health Advisory regions consist of: Lower Hudson Valley, which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, and Sullivan counties and New York City Metro, which includes New York City, and Rockland and Westchester counties. 

DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter (PM2.5), are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern.

OZONE  

Increased heat can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of photochemical smog. Automobile exhaust and out-of-state emission sources are the primary sources of ground-level ozone and the most serious air pollution problems in the northeast. This surface pollutant should not be confused with the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Ozone is not a direct emission, and is produced indirectly when sunlight chemically reacts with nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from automobile exhaust and industrial emissions. High ozone is not as visible as PM2.5 because it is a colorless gas, but will produce hazy skies and reduce visibility in high concentrations.

People, especially those with cardiovascular disease and those who have respiratory disease (such as asthma), young children, the elderly, those who exercise outdoors, and those involved in vigorous outdoor work should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity when ozone levels are the highest (generally afternoon to early evening). When outdoor levels of ozone are elevated, going indoors will usually reduce exposure. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or coughing should consider consulting their personal physician.

Ozone levels generally decrease at night and can be minimized during daylight hours by curtailment of automobile travel and the use of public transportation where available.

New Yorkers also are urged to take the following energy-saving and pollution-reducing steps: 

• use mass transit or carpool instead of driving, as feasible, as automobile emissions account for about 60 percent of pollution in our cities; 
• conserve fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by combining necessary motor vehicle trips; 
• turn off all lights and electrical appliances in unoccupied areas; 
• use fans to circulate air. If air conditioning is necessary, set thermostats at 78 degrees; 
• close the blinds and shades to limit heat build-up and to preserve cooled air; 
• limit use of household appliances. If necessary, run the appliances at off-peak (after 7 p.m.) hours. These would include dishwashers, dryers, pool pumps and water heaters; 
• set refrigerators and freezers at more efficient temperatures; 
• purchase and install energy efficient lighting and appliances with the Energy Star label; and 
• reduce or eliminate outdoor burning and attempt to minimize indoor sources of PM 2.5 such as smoking.

Additional information on ozone and PM 2.5 is available on DEC's website and on DOH's website (PM 2.5) / DOH's website (ozone). A new DEC fact sheet about the Air Quality Index is available on DEC’s website or by PDF download https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/aqiweb.pdf.

To stay up-to-date with announcements from DEC, sign up to receive Air Quality Alerts through DEC Delivers: DEC's Premier Email Service. A toll-free Air Quality Hotline (1-800-535-1345) was also established by DEC to keep New Yorkers informed of the latest air quality situation. 

Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest Introduce Safe Access to Care Act

 

Today, Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest introduced the Safe Access to Care Act (S.10494/A. bill number pending) to extend legal and liability protections for healthcare facilities, both public and private, and their workers in order to ensure every New Yorker, regardless of immigration status, has equitable access to healthcare. The bill sponsors introduced the legislation in response to concerns brought by healthcare professionals about the presence of ICE in our health care facilities in violation of patients’ rights.

This bill will ensure that facilities and healthcare workers have the necessary guidance, training, and legal backing to respond to and lawfully decline unauthorized access attempts by ICE. 

It would also ensure that patients who arrive already in immigration detention receive the same standard of care as any other person accused of a civil violation, which is a principle rooted in both medical ethics and equal protection under law.

“Every day, our communities face increasing attacks from the federal government, and it is our duty to work tirelessly to protect our neighbors. This legislation, championed by health care workers, will make sure that healthcare facility staff have the training and legal protections they need to feel safe in their workplaces. Our doctors and nurses must be able to focus on what matters most—the care of their patients—while administrative staff should never fear doing their jobs or safeguarding patients’ private health information. This bill is about defending the law, empowering health care workers, and respecting the rights of all New Yorkers,” said State Senator Gustavo Rivera.

"Hospitals are places of healing, not staging grounds for immigration enforcement. The Safe Access to Care Act will ensure that healthcare workers have the protections and guidance they need to keep our facilities safe, and that every New Yorker can seek care without fear. As a Brooklyn legislator and a nurse, I will not stand by while our neighbors are forced to choose between their health and their safety,” said Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest 

In January 2025, the Trump administration removed longstanding restrictions against immigration enforcement actions in hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices. This policy shift will force countless New Yorkers to avoid the necessary care in fear of getting arrested at medical appointments or during emergencies.

By enacting this bill, our State will guarantee that healthcare facilities across our State are safe for immigrant New Yorkers by ensuring that all New Yorkers can seek care without fear, and that healthcare workers are equipped and protected when they serve those patients without fear or intimidation.

Mayor Mamdani Announces the Peninsula in the Bronx as the Second Site for City’s Public Grocery Stores

 

20,000-square-foot municipal grocery store in Hunts Point expected to open in 2027 

Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced The Peninsula in the Bronx has been selected as the second site for the City’s municipal grocery store program. The 20,000-square-foot store in Hunts Point is expected to open in 2027 and serve as an economic anchor for the South Bronx community.

“Working families in the Bronx have been forced to pay the price for a city that keeps getting more expensive while government looks the other way. That has to change. Our administration is putting communities like Hunts Point at the center of our work to address the affordability crisis,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Making sure every New Yorker can buy fresh, affordable groceries in their own neighborhood is a key part of our affordability agenda. We are proud to begin this work in the South Bronx and remain committed to opening a store in every borough before the end of our first term.”

“No family in the Bronx should have to choose between rent and groceries,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su. “This summer, we will issue a request for proposals to bring in operators who meet our affordability standards, and we will have a store open in Hunts Point by 2027. This is what public investment looks like when it is done right — government setting the terms, holding to a timeline, and making sure the benefits reach the families who need them most.”

Last month, the administration announced La Marqueta in East Harlem as the first site selected for the municipal grocery store program. The Mamdani administration plans to open one store in each borough by the end of the Mayor’s first term.

Mayor Mamdani and NYCEDC also announced the launch of the N.Y.C. Groceries Sites Portal to identify potential locations for future stores in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Property owners with eligible sites are encouraged to submit them through the portal for consideration as the N.Y.C. Groceries initiative expands.

“The selection of The Peninsula is a historic win for Hunts Point, and we are very proud that the Bronx will be the first borough where the first N.Y.C. Grocery store will open by end of 2027 and serve a community that has been neglected in the past,” said NYCEDC Interim President & CEO Jeanny Pak. “And with the launch of the N.Y.C. Groceries Sites Portal, the city is taking bold action to address the affordability crisis, and we encourage all property owners in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island that meet the criteria to submit their sites for consideration.”

The Peninsula, an NYCEDC project, is the multiyear redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Facility in Hunts Point. The dynamic, mixed-use campus will include 740 units of 100% affordable housing, more than 50,000 square feet of new public open space, 30,000 square feet of light industrial space, more than 50,000 square feet of community space and 20,000 square feet of commercial space that will house the South Bronx’s municipal grocery store.

“I am grateful to Mayor Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation for their work to open a public grocery store at the Peninsula in Hunts Point and strengthen food access across the South Bronx,” said Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “Access to affordable, fresh food should not be a luxury determined by zip code; it should be a right.” 

Hunts Point is a community where more than half of households have relied on public assistance within the last year, and where a staggering 77% of households in surrounding neighborhoods struggle to afford basic necessities.

First announced in April, the N.Y.C. Groceries Project is a NYCEDC initiative designed to lower the cost of everyday essentials by utilizing City-owned property, where available, to reduce overhead costs that are currently passed on to consumers. Mayor Mamdani has allocated $70 million in capital funding to develop five grocery store sites across the five boroughs. 

“From the very beginning, the Hunts Point community was clear: The Peninsula should become a vibrant, mixed-use center that provides not just affordable housing but also the amenities residents need and deserve,” said James Patchett, CEO of Gilbane Development. “A neighborhood grocery store was central to our vision from day one and we are excited to officially announce a new supermarket. Once opened, it will have an immediate impact on the community and serve as another powerful reminder of how our campus is making Hunts Point healthier and more affordable for generations to come.”

Mayor Mamdani’s decision to site a municipal grocery store at The Peninsula builds on the City’s broader commitment to transforming the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Facility — once known for dangerous and inhumane conditions — into a community-centered development with affordable housing, early childhood education, wellness services, public open space, and soon, New York City’s first operational public grocery store.

Sites submitted through the N.Y.C. Groceries Portal will be reviewed by NYCEDC to identify and advance potential locations for further consideration. Eligible sites must include at least 10,000 square feet of retail space and be available on a timeline that supports opening of a grocery store by 2029. 

NYCEDC is also preparing a request for proposals for private operators to manage the stores, which is expected to be released this summer.

The N.Y.C. Groceries Sites Portal will remain open until locations in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island have been identified. Additional information is available on the N.Y.C. Groceries webpage.  

Permits Filed for 201 East 198th Street in Bedford Park, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a 13-story residential building at 201 East 198th Street in Bedford Park, The Bronx. Located between Valentine Avenue and Grand Concourse, the lot is near the Bedford Park Boulevard subway station, served by the B and D trains. Yanky Indigo of Indigo Developers is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 123-foot-tall development will yield 60,884 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 69 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 882 square feet. The concrete-based structure will also have a 50-foot-long rear yard.

Nikolai Katz is listed as the architect of record.

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