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Year-in-Review: Bronx takes bold steps toward future with housing reforms and Metro-North expansion

21-12-2024 22:20 via bxtimes.com

The Bronx took significant strides toward shaping its future in 2024, as residents, community leaders and city planners collaborated on major projects set to redefine the borough for decades. Residents from neighborhoods all through the borough showed up to planning meetings and community listening sessions to advocate for their needs.Metro-North expansion brings new stations and housingIn August, the city council unanimously approved the ambitious Bronx Metro-North project, which will add

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Year-in-Review: Billingsley Terrace building collapse sparks safety reforms

21-12-2024 21:48 via bxtimes.com

This year saw the results of the investigation into the partial building collapse at 1959 Billingsley Terrace in the Morris Heights neighborhood, which occurred Dec. 11, 2023. Though, miraculously, no one was seriously injured or killed, the incident shook the community, displaced hundreds of residents and led to more proactive inspection measures for the city’s aging buildings. As construction was in progress on the six-story apartment building, the entire northeast corner collapsed

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NYPD shakeup: Maddrey out as Chief of Department; Chell takes over spot on interim basis

21-12-2024 15:15 via amny.com

The NYPD announced a major change of guard Saturday morning following the sudden resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, the department's highest-ranking uniformed officer, on Friday.According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, John Chell, the NYPD's often outspoken chief of patrol, is moving up to become chief of the department on an interim basis. Meanwhile, Chief of Transportation Philip Rivera will take Chell's place as chief of patrol, also on an interim basis. “Th

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NYPD shakeup: Maddrey out as Chief of Department amid sexual misconduct allegations; Chell takes his spot

21-12-2024 15:15 via amny.com

The NYPD announced a major change of guard Saturday morning following the sudden resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, the department's highest-ranking uniformed officer, on Friday.According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, John Chell, the NYPD's often outspoken chief of patrol, is moving up to become chief of the department on an interim basis. Meanwhile, Chief of Transportation Philip Rivera will take Chell's place as chief of patrol, also on an interim basis. “Th

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Bronx businessman to honor three Jamaican coaches

21-12-2024 12:00 via caribbeanlife.com

Jamaican-born Bronx businessman Walford Stewart, chief executive officer of Brand GOFAAH, has announced plans to honor three prominent Jamaican coaches, including Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) National Youth Technical Director Wendell Downswell.
Downswell will be honored at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) World Cup event (Yard vs. Foreign), scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the iconic STETHS grounds in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.Other honorees include Clive "Lazza" Ledgist

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