The Morris County Board of County Commissioners joined the Morris County Park Commission and local leaders at Lewis Morris County Park yesterday to dedicate two new cricket fields in honor of Russell W Myers, the first Director of the Morris County Park Commission View Photos from the Ribbon Cutting Dedication The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a significant milestone in accommodating the growing popularity of cricket within the county Among those joining the event were state Sen Mayor James Barberio of Parsippany-Troy Hills Gannon and representatives of the New Jersey Softball Cricket League. Cricket players from the league including members of Teams Titans XL and Parsippany Sports Cricket XL “I thank my fellow Commissioners for supporting this project which started in 2023 when the board passed a resolution to fund the fields,” said Commissioner John Krickus, who served as Commissioner Director when planning for the fields began The project’s roots go back several years when the growing Indian American community in Parsippany Township began searching for more places to play cricket India and many other places around the world Pennacchio and Mayor Barberio took up the search approaching Executive Director Dave Helmer of the Park Commission which has been accommodating cricket team games for years on picnic grounds The Morris County Board of County Commissioners stepped in last year and agreed to finance development of two cricket fields at Lewis Morris Park when the Park Commission identified an open field area “These new cricket fields reflect our commitment to providing a myriad of recreational opportunities for all Morris County residents,” said Commissioner Doug Cabana liaison to the Morris County Park Commission The dedication honored the late Russell W who served as Director of the Morris County Park Commission from 1957 to 1983 and his legacy continues to shape Morris County’s recreational spaces today will serve as a dedicated space for cricket beginning in spring 2025 Cricketers will need to schedule use of the fields through the Park Commission senators and other dignitaries gave the fields an unofficial testing yesterday taking turns tossing and batting a few cricket balls with various players who attended to dedication “Developing plans for this site and learning more about the sport of cricket by collaborating with Amin Khatri Trustee of the New Jersey Soft Ball Cricket League We’re thrilled to provide a space where our local teams can play and grow,” said Helmer who emphasized the teamwork involved in the project The two fields are tailored for the softball version of cricket is located close to restroom facilities in the park and has ample parking on-site and nearby “We ask our immigrant friends to assimilate traditions and recreation enrich the American experience Enjoy these wonderful fields that have been created,” said Sen who is a first-generation Italian American Parsippany’s liaison to the Indian community and I want to thank Commissioner Krickus and the County Commissioners we have the largest Indian population in the county and now players from all municipalities will have a place to play The county kept their promise to get it done and they got it done,” said Mayor Barberio The ribbon-cutting was also attended by Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers Park Commission President Stuart Lasser, and Betty Cass-Schmidt and Richard Seabury III The $225,140 construction contract awarded to Aspen Landscaping of Bridgewater included grading and shaping approximately four acres established in 1958 as the county’s first park making it the second-largest park in the Morris County system Commissioner Deborah Smith and Douglas Cabana Parsippany Councilman Justin Musella and Matt Manzi of the Morris County Park Commission Photo 2: Commissioner John Krickus awaits a pitch at the Russell W Myers Recreation Area Cricket Fields in Lewis Morris County Park Newsletter sign-up and archive Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInOWENSBORO (WFIE) - 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If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. that the Bronx neighborhood of Greater Morris Park will receive an unprecedented $20 million in funding after the neighborhood was announced as the New York City winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the third round of the NY Forward program though NY Forward builds upon the success of the DRI by focusing on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns Previous funding received by The Bronx in this regard was capped at $10 million Previous funding received by The Bronx under the program was capped at $10 million The 2024 cycle marked the eighth round of DRI applications with $100 million set to be invested in 10 new communities that were selected by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) The Bronx is located in the New York City REDC According to the Office of the Bronx Borough President the program is a cornerstone of the State’s economic development program to transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer high quality of life Officials from the borough president’s office said The Bronx received a previous DRI award in 2018 for the Bronx Civic Center in the South Bronx The 2024 cycle marked the eighth round of DRI applications and an investment of $100 million in ten new communities selected by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Bronx officials from the borough president’s office said the borough received a previous DRI award in 2018 for the Bronx Civic Center in the South Bronx Addressing local elected officials and various stakeholders gathered at Morris Park public library for the announcement the governor said the DRI was one of her favorite programs because it gives back to a community that believes in itself “It gathers leaders and elected officials and everybody who cares about their neighborhood brings them together to come up with an idea It’s normally a $10 million announcement and people get very excited about that We are going to make it $20 million!” Cheers and applause ensued The governor said 32 proposed projects may benefit from the funding but they have not yet been selected for funding under DRI but these [undisclosed projects] will deal with transit and everything that makes this community even better,” she said Hochul said she looked forward to coming back to announce the final selected project after the required review process and then “get them shovels in the ground.” She said coming from Buffalo she understood what it meant to come from “a community that sometimes is a little knocked down.” She added “It just gives you that sense of confidence that you matter that people believe in you and just as I do believe in this community.” The Greater Morris Park DRI area has general boundaries of Pelham Parkway to the north East Tremont Avenue and Westchester Avenue to the south and Bronx Park and White Plains Road to the west It includes the neighborhoods of Morris Park Existing Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) within the Greater Morris Park DRI include the Morris Park the area is a top 10 employment center for New York City and will soon see two new Metro-North stations opened as part of the Penn Station Access project A recent rezoning plan was approved along with $500 million in capital to support the community Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson described the funding as a significant investment in The Bronx once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to position the Greater Morris Park community as a critical intermodal transit hub that will drive future growth and dramatically enhance the economic vitality of The Bronx,” she said She thanked “the governor’s continued leadership in recognizing that The Bronx is a thriving economic generator” that Gibson said will continue to create job growth and career opportunities for its residents “We are excited to see this $20 million financial commitment and are grateful for our Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC) team “We remain committed to advocating for funding that supports all our communities ensuring the Bronx continues to strive and thrive in 2025 and beyond.” For his part Walsh described the funding as “a transformative moment” for Greater Morris Park and The Bronx and drive lasting economic growth,” he said president of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce also said the benefits of the funding are huge especially when they’re giving $20 million talk about the investment in our borough!” she said and the vision of our leadership within the borough “We know the Downtown Revitalization Initiative is something that is critical to local communities particularly here in Morris Park in my district and there’s so much exciting things happening in this community.” “There’s so many things that we’ve been looking at working on over the last decade with myself and other elected officials past and present,” she said “This is just such great news to know that we’re finally going to get the boost that we’ve been asking for to revitalize our community to make sure that the business corridor is strong She said she was looking forward to hearing about the process and gathering more ideas from the community Asked if the funding was separate from designated funding for the new Metro North Stations “Yes.” She said some of the possible projects floated revolved around parks including Matthews Playground and Loreto Park and mentioned possible “sensory playgrounds.” “I know Camilla has always wanted to see the power lines go underground but it certainly is an opportunity to have maybe our storefront improvements to see our sidewalks all improved without a cost to the businesses to see connectivity brought in like these link towers “What we’re looking at is what we’ve always deserved Our businesses and residents have a lot to be proud of and this money is being put to use and being executed by some of the best people in our borough.” She spoke of a Bronx renaissance “We’ve been heading in that direction and what I love to say is Brooklyn and Queens and everybody did their part and we’re ready to take it all on and leave everybody else behind!” View current print edition Click here to read our disclaimer >> GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES GREATER MORRIS PARK IN THE BRONX RECEIVES $20 MILLION FROM DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE AND NY FORWARD AS NEW YORK CITY WINNER OF DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE AND NY FORWARD PROGRAM Click here to view the winning application Click here for photos NY- Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the Bronx neighborhood of Greater Morris Park will receive $20 million in funding as the New York City winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the third round of NY Forward This area is a top 10 employment center for New York City and will soon see two new Metro-North stations as part of the Penn Station Access project A recent rezoning was approved along with $500 million in capital to support the community “Today’s announcement by Governor Kathy Hochul of $20 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding for Greater Morris Park is a significant investment in the Bronx and a huge win for our borough once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to position the Greater Morris Park community as a critical intermodal transit hub that will drive future growth and dramatically enhance the economic vitality of The Bronx,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L “As the second-largest employment center in The Bronx and a top 10 business hub across all of New York City Greater Morris Park has already positioned itself to be a vital economic engine for the borough and the greater New York City region We are grateful for the Governor’s continued leadership in recognizing that The Bronx is a thriving economic generator that will continue to create job growth and career opportunities for our residents This historic investment will help build a brighter future for Morris Park and the entire borough We are excited to see this $20 million financial commitment and are grateful for our Bronx Economic Development Corporation team We remain committed to advocating for funding that supports all our communities ensuring the Bronx continues to strive and thrive in 2025 and beyond.” “This $20 million investment is a transformative moment for Greater Morris Park and the Bronx alongside the Bronx Borough President’s Office is committed to ensuring this funding creates real opportunities for businesses and residents alike We thank Governor Hochul for her leadership and vision in empowering communities across New York City,” said Rob Walsh President of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation As part of the Greater Morris Park application totaling approximately $105 million in capital-requested funding The wide range of projects includes beautification projects This funding aligns with Borough President Gibson’s vision to enhance and revitalize the Bronx’s commercial corridors creating vibrant spaces that support businesses and provide opportunities for residents The 2024 cycle marks the eighth round of DRI applications which will invest $100 million in 10 new communities that was selected by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) with The Bronx being located in the New York City REDC This program is a cornerstone of the State’s economic development program led by Governor Kathy Hochul to transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer high quality of life and are magnets for redevelopment The Bronx received a previous DRI award in 2018 for the Bronx Civic Center neighborhood Montefiore Health System welcomed the first newborn baby to be delivered in the New Year within its network at midnight on Jan “Montefiore couldn’t be happier to kick off the New Year with the birth of baby boy located at 1825 Eastchester Road in the Morris Park section of The Bronx Norwood News offers our heartfelt congratulations to the family on their new bundle of joy As reported, NYC Health + Hospitals also welcomed the first babies born within its hospital network in The Bronx on Jan the unbeaten and untied (9-0-0) Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the unbeaten (7-0-1) Stanford University Indians before a crowd of 60,000 people in Pasadena the unbeaten (8-0-1) Penn Quakers visited the unbeaten (7-0-2) California Golden Bears in a postseason game at Berkeley Stanford and California had played to a 20-20 tie Dickinson of the University of Illinois ranked Notre Dame the best team of the 1924 season followed by California as part of his “Dickinson ratings” that would later be recognized by the NCAA as determinative of a college football national champion to patrol the vicinity of the university and protect Americans there from further looting and Costa Rica decided to withdraw from the League of Nations over the League’s failure to address regional disputes the states of Aleppo and Damascus were united into the State of Syria the first foreign minister of present day Tanzania a politician and ambassador; was born in Musoma then a colonial territory in East Africa administered by the United Kingdom in various guises from 1916 until 1961 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation the first immigrants arrived at Ellis Island singer Johnny Cash played San Quentin State Prison the North American Free Trade Agreement came into effect “Maisha is an incredible example of how local doctors are driving innovation and improving care right here in our community,” PAGNY (Physician Affiliate Group of New York) officials said Held at Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library health care professionals leading cutting-edge research to improve the health of communities in New York gathered for the occasion attendees learned about the impact of food insecurity and chronic diseases affecting neighborhoods in The Bronx and how local research is working to close the gaps in care Maliha is a second-year postgraduate at Jacobi Medical Center and presented a comprehensive meta-analysis on inclisiran a novel siRNA-based therapy/drug targeting PCSK9 to lower LDL cholesterol The review encompassed data from seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving nearly 4,800 patients assessing safety outcomes such as major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) The findings revealed a strong safety profile with only mild injection-site reactions noted and no significant increase in new-onset diabetes differentiating inclisiran from traditional statins (any of a group of drugs that lower the amount of cholesterol and certain fats in the blood) “This therapy offers a promising approach for patients in diverse where adherence to cholesterol-lowering treatments remains a challenge,” Maliha emphasized noting the potential for insurance coverage advocacy to make this life-saving drug more accessible groundbreaking work on new cholesterol-lowering therapy has the potential to make a real difference for Bronx residents a pediatrics resident at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln located in the Concourse section of The Bronx was another winner and shared what was described as a compelling case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a 16-year-old presenting with rare pancytopenia despite no initial reported history of travel outside the U.S Pancytopenia is a blood disorder that occurs when there are abnormally low levels of red blood cells PAGNY officials said the case highlighted the diagnostic complexity and underscored the need for malaria consideration in differential diagnoses “This case illustrates the importance of clinical vigilance and comprehensive patient history,” Chen Lin said PAGNY officials said the findings also explored potential immune responses a second-year general surgery resident at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in Manhattan PAGNY officials said Henige detailed an innovative quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing 30-day hospital re-admissions following bariatric surgery at Metropolitan Hospital Bariatric surgery also called weight loss surgery is a category of surgical operations intended to help people with obesity lose weight It is performed when diet and exercise haven’t worked or when a patient has serious health problems due to their weight “When Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Meets Discharge Reassessment and Outreach Program (DROP),” incorporated a comprehensive approach: a dedicated care team and proactive follow-up via the DROP questionnaire They said preliminary results showed no re-admissions in July and August 2024 and a significant decline in ER visits Attendees at the event also met local frontline providers and heard directly from physicians and care providers serving at NYC Health + Hospitals and other local hospital and health centers who work with the most diverse patient population in the country Community-focused solutions were also discussed at the COMMUNITY Center a multi-institutional initiative aimed at reducing chronic disease disparities across the City’s boroughs Attendees also explored 100 original research abstracts covering more than 50 conditions with representatives from each research team on hand to discuss their findings This was followed by a buffet dinner and remarks by Dr Beth Terry from Columbia’s Mailman School for Public Health a local leader in epidemiology and principal investigator of the COMMUNITY Center CEO of PAGNY and chief of emergency medicine at NYC H+H/Harlem The evening concluded with the award presentations for outstanding research in three categories 2025 Season to Feature Morristown Team and Concert Series The Morris County Park Commission is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 season of its partnership with the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA) bringing a unique combination of professional indoor football and live concerts to Mennen Arena Morristown’s “The New Jersey Ciphers” will host its first home game on Saturday "This partnership is an incredible opportunity for Morris County residents to experience high-energy football and top-tier entertainment right here at Mennen Arena," said Dave Helmer Executive Director of the Morris County Park Commission "We are thrilled to welcome ENTFLA and look forward to the excitement this will bring to our community." The 2025 season for ENTFLA will debut with four inaugural teams based in Morristown Each team will host four home games at various venues with Mennen Arena serving as the home field for the New Jersey Ciphers The league’s season kicks off on Friday with the Heroes in Fitchburg facing off against the New Jersey Ciphers in the league's first-ever contest The nine-week season will feature 19 high-level professional football games and conclude with playoffs in early August culminating in the first-ever ENTFLA Championship game on August 16 The league’s fast-paced 7-on-7 format is designed to keep fans engaged and the elimination of kicking -- forcing teams to attempt fourth-down conversions and two-point plays ENTFLA aims to showcase high-caliber talent including former Division I and III college players who are looking to extend their careers and gain exposure to higher leagues such as the CFL ENTFLA promises an immersive entertainment experience post-game autograph sessions on the field and nationally recognized musical acts performing after each game The announcement follows a June 13, 2024 press conference at the Dover Sportsplex where ENTFLA Commissioner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed joined league officials and the Park Commission to confirm that Mennen Arena would serve as the home field for the league’s Morristown team was unveiled along with the team logo on Dec 2024 during a press conference ENTFLA held at the 1776 Restaurant in Morristown The league is also finalizing broadcasting agreements and plans to unveil the new Long Island team’s name and logo on February 21. Additional details will be released soon. For more information, visit GoENTFLA.com For more on upcoming Morris County Park Commission events, visit morrisparks.net Image 1: (l-r) The New Jersey Ciphers logo is unveiled at a press conference held Oct CEO & Team President and Tommy Benizio that a Bronx man has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally beating a 64-year-old man and leaving his body in the private ambulette the victim drove for a living “The victim went to his ambulette to start his workday and was later found fatally beaten It was a brutal attack for which the defendant has been brought to justice Peter Forrest was a musician known by many people in The Bronx and inspired many.” of Unionport Road in Parkchester was indicted on second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter and was arraigned on Friday before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Geroge Villegas She said he was remanded in custody and is due back in court in May found his work vehicle’s door damaged near Astor Avenue and Bronxwood Avenue in the Morris Park section of The Bronx and called his supervisor His supervisor traced the vehicle’s GPS and found it around 11:00 a.m. near Hart Street and Castle Hill Avenue in Castle Hill with the victim’s body inside The investigation determined Bodden was allegedly in the vehicle when Forrest discovered it damaged and then allegedly attacked Forrest Prosecutors said Forrest went by the moniker P They said he was part of the movement that led to the Black Rock Coalition The case is being prosecuted by Senior Homicide Counsel John Miras under the supervision of Burim Namani and under the overall supervision of James Brennan deputy chief of the Trial Division and Theresa Gottlieb Clark thanked NYPD Detective Tomor Beris of the 43rd Precinct Detective Squad and Detective Jonathan Burke from the Bronx Homicide Squad Bodden is deemed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law Danny Desai has had a common complaint when he and fellow cricket players played their favorite sport in Parsippany's Troy Hills Park over the years so that's why we played there," said Desai who has lived in the Morris County town for nearly two decades But now cricket lovers in Morris County have not one but two fields that are fit to play the world's second-most popular sport at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown which will open officially for play in April when cricket season is in full swing The fields, located in the Russell W. Myers Recreation Area, were designed for the softball version of cricket (which is played using a tennis ball) played by members of the growing Indian American population in Parsippany and across the county as well as those from various countries where the game is popular They include players in the New Jersey Soft Ball Cricket League which has some teams in the Parsippany area Desai said while he does not play recreational cricket anymore he is happy to see a place where cricket aficionados can engage in their beloved game The kids are going to be very happy in the future," Desai said "There are officially two grounds for Morris County Cricketers will need to schedule the use of the fields through the Morris County Parks Commission Work on the fields in the county park began in the spring several months after the Morris County Board of County Commissioners approved funding for the project The $225,140 construction contract awarded to Bridgewater-based Aspen Landscaping included grading and shaping approximately four acres The field where cricket is played is a large grassy area The pitch is the middle strip of ground in the cricket field The pitch is where the batters gather to bat and the bowler attempts to throw the ball past the batter by bouncing it on this ground to hit the wicket behind the batter and induce an out Everyone on the same teamThe ribbon cutting to officially launch the fields was on Oct the cricket fields coming to fruition was a team effort due to various players from local Among the officials Desai credited for the fields is State Senator Joe Pennachio and aptly named Morris County Commissioner John Krickus Desai said Pennachio heard his complaints at a roundtable meeting with two dozen leaders of the Indian community in 2023 about the lack of cricket fields in Parsippany Pennachio said he was glad he played a role in getting the fields created but gave most of the credit to Krickus and other members of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners He also appreciated hearing from his constituents "I wanted to make sure my friends in the Indian community feel comfortable," Pennachio said "Once it became an important issue to them who helped organize the roundtable with Pennachio last year and was at the ribbon cutting "It's something that I hope all of the members of the community will enjoy for many years to come." a longtime Parsippany resident and liaison of its Indian community to Parsippany Mayor James Barberio who was at the ribbon cutting with Barberio said he had also heard for some time from fellow Indians wanting a dedicated cricket field for years as well particularly Krickus for “taking interest in the Indian community” by putting in the fields He also said that Parsippany set aside funds to develop a permanent cricket pitch in Parsippany’s Volunteers Park next year Barberio also confirmed that a new cricket pitch will be in Volunteers Park He said the new fields were "perfect," which he saw as a testament to the commitment of county officials like Krickus and those at the Morris County Park Commission ‘I don’t care what property you find in the county just get it done;" and he did,” Barberio said of Krickus Krickus said the location of the new fields was determined by various factors grassy area that was open space and did not require taking out trees He was pleased with how quickly the project came off "It is very satisfying in a couple of ways One is that we were able to move really quickly Government does not move as fast as people would like," Krickus said "The second part was a number of representatives of the Indian community [at the ribbon cutting] For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community please subscribe or activate your digital account today The plan will allow for new residential development around two incoming Metro-North stations in Morris Park and Parkchester/Van Nest It includes “critical modifications” to respond to locals’ concerns about retaining neighborhood character according to Councilmember Kristy Marmorato Lea la versión en español aquí. looking to capitalize on new transit options near two of four Metro-North stations to open in the Bronx in 2027.The zoning changes will allow for housing development in parts of Parkchester/Van Nest that are currently zoned only for commercial and manufacturing uses and increase the amount of housing allowed both there and in residential districts of Morris Park that would make it easier to build citywide saw 2,523 affordable units built during the same period Bronx CB10, which covers the Pelham Bay and Westchester Square neighborhoods, opposed the rezoning, saying in its recommendation that “building height remains a concern,” and calling for the plan to include more affordable home-ownership opportunities While community board votes aren’t binding, they can influence how the City Planning Commission and City Council negotiate the details of a land use deal. City Councilmember Kristy Marmorato, whose represents much of the rezoning area and has previously opposed high-profile housing projects in the district “From the moment this proposal was introduced I have been committed to ensuring it aligns with our community’s needs and aspirations,” the lawmaker said ahead of her vote we secured critical modifications to this plan,” she added “This includes capping building heights reinstating parking mandates and protecting our low density neighborhoods.” Councilmembers say they also negotiated $500 million in local infrastructure investments to accompany the rezoning including renovations to eight parks and playgrounds The money will also go to building a pedestrian plaza at the Morris Park station plus transportation enhancements and drainage upgrades to prevent streets from flooding across the rezoning area City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said that work “will have a lasting positive impact for the residents of the Bronx.”“Confronting our city’s housing and affordability crisis requires creating more homes for New Yorkers,” she said in a statement “The opening of new Metro-North stations in the East Bronx presents a unique opportunity to develop new housing and homeownership opportunities.” To reach the reporter behind this story, contact [email protected] Want to republish this story? Find City Limits’ reprint policy here Take a short anonymous survey to help us deliver content to empower our community previously serving as youth program manager she covered Astoria and Long Island City for DNAinfo.com and reported for Bronx community papers Give it a few years for all these new apartment buildings to look like and become like another crime-filled This is trying to put 10 pounds of infrastructure in a 5 pound bag 12 million for schools with the possible influx of thousands of students is not near enough Kristy called up zoning in Throgs Neck bad for that neighborhood why is this project that is a lot bigger any better 18 story buildings fit the Morris Park area Only the giant building that NYHHC got to build on Jacobi come close to that The way they talk is that all the tenants will be using Metro North stations to go to Manhattan is what they hope Most of the money for this project will be for this project not for the rest of the area The influx of 20,000 people to this area is going to put an undo strain on all bus and subway lines cause by those that don’t use Metro North and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By: 7:00 am on August 18 The New York City Council has officially approved the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan the first neighborhood plan certified and approved under Mayor Eric Adams’ administration The plan is designed to accompany four new Metro-North stations coming to the Bronx in 2027 and is expected to create approximately 7,000 homes including permanently income-restricted affordable housing along with improved public spaces and enhanced access to mass transit The plan allows residential uses in sections of Parkchester/Van Nest currently designated for commercial and manufacturing and expands the amount of housing allowed in residential districts of both Parkchester/Van Nest and Morris Park It also aims to strengthen commercial corridors and support the growth of prominent local institutions and job centers the plan includes investments in public amenities and infrastructure and drainage infrastructure upgrades to enhance public space The plan’s approval follows over six years of public collaboration The Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan is part of the Adams administration’s broader efforts to address the city’s housing crisis which include the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal and other neighborhood plans across the city Location of new Parkchester/Van Nest Station “On behalf of the Bronx business community we commend the City Council on the approval of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan,” said Lisa Sorin “This groundbreaking initiative will benefit our borough by not only creating thousands of new jobs and improving transit access for commuters but also infusing the East Bronx with much-needed housing units as well as community resources and public space enhancements within adjacent corridors.” Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews The “10,000 permanent jobs” sounds a bit wishful thinking I worked near the site of the Morris Park station for nearly 40 years and I do not see the medical facilities expanding just because of a new station It might reduce the use of the express bus that runs to 5th Ave. provided one is going to the Grand Central area The Hutchinson Metro Center was originally a children’s facility on the grounds of Bronx State Hospital It was an award-winning silver structure of striking design it was closed and sold to a party that replaced the exterior with a far less interesting appearance The medical facilities have publicly acknowledged desired expansion as a result of the new Metro North station They also said they want to build r&d facilities at the Hutch (and another hotel like the Marriott that is already there and doing well) The developers also asked the state to build a direct entrance ramp from the parkway into the complex as well The Hutchinson Metro Center currently has 8K people working there They announced plans to double to size of the complex once the station is operational So that stands to reason approximately another 8K Montefiore stated they are going to expand too That’s not to mention ancillary businesses that will pop up once all the residential is built and 10K is absolutely reasonable When the Hutch Metro Center was built you probably thought they would never reach the numbers they have now I cannot imagine why a patient would leave Manhattan for the Bronx given the superior medical facilities there Einstein College of Medicine was recently put on accreditation probation Einstein College of Medicine is one institution at that location Montefiori desires to work with partners to expand in that area It makes sense with the new Metro North Station and room to expand Einstein was built in that location so its students could train in Jacobi Hospital Jacobi had trouble attracting physicians and had an affiliation contract with the medical school to obtain staff Yeshiva University dumped the medical school as it was claimed to be losing money and Montefiore which had been hired to operate the college hospital Montefiore has been absorbing hospitals in the Bronx and Westchester They obtained properties on the other side of the tracks on Eastchester Road to the south (formerly the site of a station) and converted the auto repair businesses into outpatient facilities and labs That is complete false what you said about the school Yeshiva University had to give up Einstein because they lost billions of their endowment with Bernie Madoff Montefiore was flush with cash so took it over Montiefiore is one of the top hospitals in the region (which is why it is taking over suburban hospitals) and Einstein is in the top 100 medical schools in the nation There is a reason they just received a $1billion gift Failing universities don’t get gifts like that They also are high up on attracting NIH funding Seems you have an axe to grind with them for some reason I worked at Einstein/Montefiore for 40 years from 1968 There was always conflict between Yeshiva and the medical school with the feeling that too much grant money was going to the wrong place I am aware of the Madoff scandal even though I was retired by that point They had to sell because the loss of a large chunk of endowment affected their ability to function Universities have endowments because unless they have a profitable sports program- schools don’t make money Again Einstein just got a billion dollars Bloomberg just gave his former school Johns Hopkins a billion as well Sometimes those big gifts are so schools can expand ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'PCRichards Builders 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G&R has been around since 1978, but their claim-to-fame—a viral Italian meatball cone—is much newer. Once you get past the meatball though, you’ll find a hollowed out hero with not much going for it. So stick to what they've been doing best for decades: straight-up Italian sandwiches. Behind the counter, sandwich-makers construct things like The Famous Bronx Godfather, layered with every meat imaginable and sun-dried peppers with the texture of fruit leather. Other staff swing big hunks of deli meat by the strings and take orders for four pints of sausage and peppers please. Their shirts say “You Can’t Spell Great Without G&R," which is accurate in every way. Mott Haven La Morada is a Mexican restaurant in Mott Haven with seven different kinds of mole For stacked cold cuts and a side of hot gravy Where to eat Italian in NYC when you aren’t willing to settle Willa was raised in Brooklyn and now lives in Brooklyn which means her favorite bagel place hasn't changed since birth PROFILEmiami - Your Premier South Florida Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide PROFILEmiami is a leading source of Miami and South Florida Residential and Commercial Real Estate News and Content EVENT MAY 21: Secure your spot Royal Retreat - Hospitality Real Estate in Miami at Queen In a City already renowned for its luxury residential one of the most renown real estate firms in the Southeast U.S. has launched the sales of Ponce Park Residences in Coral Gables Ponce Park Residences is an ultra-luxury mixed-use one-of-a-kind boutique condominium community featuring 58 two- to five-bedroom residences Residences will range in size from 1,900 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft for penthouse residences and will offer oversized 11’ deep balconies each appointed with a fully loaded Summer Kitchen Complementing Ponce Park’s residential offerings is a full-service Sky Bar doorman service and an adjacent Michelin Star restaurant ONE Sotheby’s International Realty will oversee sales which start at $2.4 million The sales center for Ponce Park Residences will open in February offering prospective buyers an exclusive look at the residences and amenities 58-residence boutique enclave will also feature 30,000 sq ft of amenities including rooftop pools and a fully staffed rooftop bar for residents The program also includes 25,000 square feet of curated ground floor retail including a world-renown restaurant that will anchor the project all a few minutes’ walk from the famed Miracle Mile To be located directly adjacent to Ponce Circle Park the Allen Morris Company will contribute $2 million to help support enhancements and upgrades at the public park which will benefit all Coral Gables residents Designed by the globally acclaimed John Cunningham of Zyscovich Architects with interiors by New York-based Meyer Davis Ponce Park’s design pays homage to the City’s rich Mediterranean influence while integrating contemporary elements and every imaginable amenity Construction is scheduled to begin Q4 2025 “Ponce Park will become a building of timeless elegance” “The structure is clad in the finest natural stones with Venetian plaster accents and custom artisanal metal and wood details throughout set among the pristinely landscaped streets of Coral Gables with its interiors designed and curated by the acclaimed New York-based Meyer Davis Timeless elegance will be Ponce Park’s legacy residents will enjoy private serene outdoor retreat areas within the property through thoughtfully designed landscaping Additional features of the bespoke residences include 11’-12’ ceilings double waterfall Italian stone countertops and premium appliances Ponce Park’s smart home technology and cutting-edge automation will be unparalleled “Ponce Park is an iconic expression that will become the new Southern Gateway to Coral Gables and refined materiality of the building will make it a celebrated and cherished landmark for generations to come,” said John A “Our vision for Ponce Park was to craft a space that honors the essence of Coral Gables—its lush landscapes Working with a developer who shares our passion for creating timeless we have designed a destination where lush greenery and inviting pathways to come together to celebrate community and the art of living beautifully,” adds Nancy Santorelli “Ponce Park represents a rare opportunity to bring a truly transformative vision to life in the heart of Coral Gables,” said Daniel de la Vega President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty “This project is a harmonious blend of timeless design It offers buyers the chance to experience a level of exclusivity and elegance that will redefine urban living in one of the nation’s most coveted neighborhoods.” For more information about Ponce Park Residences or to inquire about purchasing a unit please fill out the form below: Sign up to stay up to date with the latest in Miami residential and commercial real estate news and content Sign up to receive PROFILEmiami’s Bi-Weekly Newsletter to stay up to date with the latest in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content Actively read by 15K+ of South Florida’s Top Real Estate Industry Professionals Fort Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches since 2016 Privacy Policy PROFILEmiami takes no ownership of any imagery unless otherwise noted The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl reported missing from Morris Park weighs around 110 pounds and is around 4 feet 11 inches tall They said she was last seen wearing a dark green sweater Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker