By: 7:30 am on May 4 Demolition has yet to commence at 4001 4th Avenue, the site of a four-story community facility and school building in Sunset Park Designed by De-jan Lu of Djlu Architect and developed by Azimuth Development Group the structure is slated to stand 44 feet tall and yield 36,756 square feet according to permits approved in September 2023 The property is located on a 10,017-square-foot lot at the corner of 4th Avenue and 40th Street The BP gas station that formerly operated on the site has been shuttered and wooden fencing has been assembled around the perimeter of the property The lot is currently serving as a storage lot for vehicles and plastic construction barriers No signs of imminent demolition are currently present Azimuth Development Group acquired the property from Macchia Group for $12 million in December 2024 Guido Subotovsky of Azimuth was listed as the buyer in records of the transaction The nearest subways from the development are the D and R trains at the 36th Street station to the north Finalized renderings and a construction timetable for 4001 4th Avenue have yet to be revealed 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 Is Bay Ridge high school still there under different name There were formerly three gas in that area ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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Rather than music, “Emergent City” is scored by the ambient noise and chatter of the neighborhood, notably with repeated use of “L” and “J” cuts — transitional techniques in which audio from a prior scene bleeds into the next one (or vice versa) to bring us further into the story Anderson and Sterrenberg deploy these cuts between both scenes and within them granting the film a sense of constant momentum and turning political debates into an acoustic fabric that serves the flow of the images The result feels novel in the realm of the political documentary: a stream-of-consciousness presentation that blurs the lines between journalism and mood-piece Harmful resolutions passed decades ago are shown to haunt more contemporary decisions and developments but the film’s lack of defined timeline beyond “recently” — its refusal to specify exactly when events unfold in relation to one another — yields a powerful and poetic chronicle of how the residents of Sunset Park have been fighting the same 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(NYC DOT) Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day on April 26 Fifth Avenue between 40th and 50th streets was a signature location in Brooklyn for the citywide event that marks the official start of the city’s Open Streets and Public Space Programming season The day makes select city streets car-free and promotes activism and education and sustainable modes of transportation.  giveaways and booths featuring information on Open Streets “Earth Day 2025 in Sunset Park brought free bike helmets and plenty of fun to our thousands of visitors,” said David Estrada executive director of the Sunset Park Business Improvement District (BID) the NYC DOT doubled the size of our Car-free Earth Day zone and the NYPD 72nd Precinct really came through closing the streets and keeping visitors safe on Fifth Avenue between 40th and 50th Streets.  “The Sunset Park BID set up a family DJ booth Seeing kids play badminton and giant Connect Four and color Earth Day-themed hats and puppets were the highlights of our day.  We’re looking forward to next year already,” Estrada said.” The program first launched in 2016 and converted select Manhattan streets into public plazas and car-free streets for pedestrians “Car-Free Earth Day is a chance for New Yorkers to enjoy our city’s world-class streetscapes as open spaces for all,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and other activities at dozens of car-free streets around New York City will help us remember: We must all do our part to reduce our carbon footprint and respect our environment.” Sunset Park Solar is a Community-led Collaboration between NYCEDC and Local Climate Justice Organization Sunset Park Renters and Homeowners that Subscribe may Expect Discounts of up to 20 Percent on Electricity Bills BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), UPROSE, and Working Power today announced the development of Sunset Park Solar and affordable solar energy to Sunset Park residents and businesses The 725 kilowatt (kW) solar array will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect low-income households from energy price fluctuations the project will deliver $1.24 million in energy bill savings to approximately 150 households The solar array will be co-owned by UPROSE and Working Power ensuring community control and leadership in the project’s governance and benefits the revenue generated by the community solar array will be directed into a community wealth fund that allows Sunset Park residents to allocate resources to projects based on their priorities such as funding additional solar initiatives This model reflects UPROSE’s commitment to building community resilience and a Just Transition to a regenerative economy led by frontline communities this project will support the neighborhood's green economy in the construction and maintenance of the solar array The project will create job opportunities for local residents supporting workforce development in Sunset Park’s emerging clean energy economy Located on the roof of Building B at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) the 45,000-square-foot installation will provide access to solar power generation for subscribing households Subscribers will see savings directly on their Con Edison bills which will reflect their share of the solar energy produced “The Sunset Park Solar project is tremendous and I congratulate EDC and UPROSE on this exciting collaboration,” said First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer “This project will further activate the Brooklyn Army Terminal and set a citywide model for advancing an equitable and sustainable green economy.” “The Brooklyn Army Terminal continues to serve as a shining example of the future of New York City’s green economy from being the future home for the Climate Innovation Hub to our Pilots at BAT program to the introduction of Sunset Park Solar,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball “We are thrilled to work with UPROSE and the Sunset Park community to develop the city’s first community-led solar initiative and is a testament to the ingenuity and resiliency of New Yorkers.” we have always known that real climate justice is built on the leadership and vision of frontline communities,” said Elizabeth Yeampierre “The launch of Sunset Park Solar represents years of grassroots organizing and a commitment to a Just Transition led by the people who call this neighborhood home for their collaboration in creating the infrastructure needed to address the urgent demands of the climate crisis Anchored by the work of our Climate Justice Center this project is a bold step forward in decarbonizing Sunset Park and will serve as a blueprint for frontline communities across the country It’s also a powerful reminder that the most effective solutions to the climate crisis are led by those who are most impacted we can ensure a just and equitable transition to a green future—and UPROSE is proud to continue leading this critical work.” “We are thrilled to support UPROSE by co-developing and co-owning this community solar project demonstrating a model for equitable development that is community-centered,” said Working Power “We are also grateful for the collaboration with NYCEDC in supporting this community-led project.” Building on decades of grassroots organizing by UPROSE and local residents these assets have the potential to drive innovation and support a just transition in Sunset Park NYCEDC has been able to test emerging technologies for climate innovation advancing public sector partnerships that support and scale promising solutions for communities and the future of the city’s economy BAT is home to 125 industrial businesses that collectively employ 4,000 New Yorkers NYCEDC has invested $270 million at BAT to bring new leasable space online NYCEDC is investing nearly $200 million to upgrade the BAT campus to modernize its buildings reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in compliance with Local Law 97 and provide more amenities for workers and visitors “Renewable energy sources—like solar and wind power—are critical in combating the climate crisis while lowering energy costs and making us more energy independent,” Congressman Dan Goldman said “I applaud the New York City EDC and UPROSE for their efforts to bring more local solar energy generation to our families in Sunset Park we can lead the nation in our efforts to generate emissions-free energy.” “At a time when working Brooklynites are struggling to make ends meet Sunset Park Solar is a crucial project for ensuring that our neighbors in Sunset Park see their energy costs offset,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso “Solar energy has the potential to bring down energy bills and improve environmental conditions and I am so glad that Sunset Park is leading the way for a cleaner and cheaper Brooklyn I thank NYCEDC for the development of Sunset Park Solar and UPROSE and Working Power for ensuring that this project is community led I look forward to seeing more green projects that will bring down energy costs and reduce emissions throughout Brooklyn.” “This is exactly the kind of community-driven project New York needs as we transition to a sustainable energy system that works for all of us,” said New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes “Sunset Park Solar reduces emissions and gives Sunset Park neighbors and businesses access to clean It also builds on our efforts to make the Brooklyn Army Terminal home to a climate innovation hub and ensure the Terminal offers southern Brooklyn residents' access to jobs LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A new food festival is set to debut at Sunset Park promising an affordable and unique culinary experience for attendees Dubbed "The $10 Experience," the festival will take place on April 6 and aims to offer a fresh perspective on the Las Vegas food scene the owner and operator of The $10 Experience "The $10 Experience is a new free entry food festival where every food item is $10," said Kapuno To streamline the purchasing process and avoid long lines the festival will utilize $10 vouchers instead of traditional cash or card payments Kapuno emphasized the festival's mission to connect the Las Vegas community while supporting small businesses and promoting sustainability "Our mission: To switch up the food festival scene in Las Vegas and add a new perspective to having our city’s community connect with one another while supporting small businesses and celebrating sustainability," he said the festival will feature a variety of experiences attendees can follow the festival on Instagram at @10dollarxp There’s a new supermarket coming to Sunset Park The Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) posted on Facebook that a new C-Town Supermarket is opening at 5818 5th Avenue The spot was home to other supermarkets for many years It was once a Met Food before it closed around 2018 then an Ideal Food Basket There is no official opening date for the new market as construction is still underway “Sunset Park has been waiting years to see what would occupy the large store on 5th Avenue between 58th and 59th streets,” said the BID’s executive director “Now we see it will be a new C-Town supermarket and we’re thrilled so local residents will be well served by a quality food retailer in what historically was a supermarket.” “Finally been waiting for a new grocery store to open there,” wrote one person on Instagram “It’s good to have another option to shop in a time when so many places are closing,” said Ramon D Northern Portion of Bush Terminal Renamed MADE Bush Terminal: State-of-the-Art Campus to Deliver Leasable Space for Emerging Industries and Dynamic Employment Hub for the Community 170K SQFT Coming Online This Year at MADE Building A 5-acre Pier 6 at MADE Given Preliminary Approval by City’s Public Design Commission; Rendering Released and Groundbreaking Set for Early 2025 MADE Building C Awarded $98 Million from New York City for Redevelopment MADE Bush Terminal has four primary buildings: A, B, C, and D. Building A, designed by nARCHITECTS will open this year and deliver 140,000 square feet of leasable space for innovative manufacturing 30,000 square feet of public gathering and event space and five acres of surrounding public realm space NYCEDC estimates the completion and opening of this building will create over 165 permanent full-time jobs and generate $2.6 billion in economic impact over a 30-year period Next to be redeveloped at MADE is Building C a similarly historic and industrial structure to Building A The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget recently approved $98.7 million in capital funding for full building improvements this space will provide 155,000 square feet for manufacturing and light industrial uses and public amenity space This continued investment into Bush Terminal will allow for the next generation of manufacturers and entrepreneurs to take root and flourish is one more example of the City’s focus on the Harbor of the Future a sustained effort that stretches from Hunts Point to Staten Island to create modern industrial spaces that leverage our blue highways and purposefully co-locate manufacturing public transit and attractive rental workspace for the builders of tomorrow,” said First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer “Congratulations to NYCEDC on this announcement I look forward to the full activation of this campus and the next great innovation being born in Sunset Park.” “MADE Bush Terminal is a transformative project that will further position New York City as a hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable design,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball “The new brand identity for MADE is a key component in communicating our vision to the Sunset Park community This exciting new campus will deliver dynamic facilities and revitalize this waterfront for work and recreation and we look forward to welcoming the community this fall when doors will open.” Additionally, Pier 6 at MADE will undergo repair and renovations to serve as a public amenity and five acres of open access waterfront space The transformation will restore access to the defunct pier and provide MADE’s tenants and visitors with recreational opportunities and coastal views of Lower Manhattan and Governors Island New York City’s Public Design Commission preliminarily approved the proposed project design of Pier 6 NYCEDC will break ground on the pier in early 2025 As renovations continue throughout the fall for the MADE campus, local artists Ji Yong Kim and Yukiko Izumi will begin work on three external murals on Building A and the bridge between Buildings A and B Designs drew from three community workshops kicking off a series of community events and programming on the Bush Terminal campus pedestrian access has reopened at the 43rd Street entrance at Bush Terminal Park Visitor parking will be available later this year and builds upon access at 50th street The southern portion of the Bush Terminal campus will continue to be known as the Made in New York (MiNY) Campus, which will become home to Steiner Studios Sequel The Brooklyn-based Steiner Studios expansion is expected to support 2,200 industry jobs and advance diversity and equity in the media and entertainment industry MiNY stems from a partnership between NYCEDC and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) to support the film and television industry across New York City This new hub will serve as a home for clean tech innovation and manufacturing and encourage climate innovation startups.  The Adams administration is additionally transforming the nearby city-owned South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) into one of the largest offshore wind port facilities in the nation Sustainable South Brooklyn Marine Terminal completed a long-term agreement with Norwegian Energy company Equinor to reactivate the terminal as an offshore wind staging and assembly port NYCEDC and Equinor broke ground on the new SBMT in June 2024 The port will help create hundreds of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity for the city and provide clean offshore wind power to millions of homes and businesses The city has committed nearly $152 million to offshore wind infrastructure projects across New York City “The combination of the MADE and Made in NY campuses at Bush Terminal in Sunset Park will provide a multitude of opportunities for artists manufacturers and business owners to do what they do best.. create,” said Commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment “We are thrilled that in partnership with NYCEDC we can bring the Made in NY campus to life It will ultimately become home to Steiner Studios Sequel and further NYC's commitment to the multi-billion dollar film & TV production industry.” “With the ambitious redevelopment of the historic Bush Terminal New York City continues to transform our waterfront creating new economic and cultural opportunities while helping New Yorkers connect with the waterways that sustain our city,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue New Yorkers will be able to take in the Lower Manhattan skyline and enjoy all the health benefits of time out in our public greenspaces—a huge upgrade in a neighborhood with only half the level of waterfront access as the citywide average We look forward to continuing to work with our partners at EDC and throughout city government to keep making our city greener “The opening of the newly renamed MADE Bush Terminal on the Sunset Park waterfront demonstrates a commitment to creating community space and public waterfront access for the entire Sunset Park community,” said Congressman Dan Goldman “I applaud the New York City Economic Development Council for investing in this overlooked public resource to provide small businesses and local entrepreneurs opportunities to grow and serve the surrounding community I look forward to continuing my efforts alongside NYCEDC and local community stakeholders to increase investment in the neighborhood.” “This is an opportunity to create space for homegrown New York businesses and bring good jobs to Sunset Park and communities throughout Brooklyn,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes “I'm glad MADE Bush Terminal will be a home for New Yorkers who make and look forward to working with NYCEDC to ensure this new vision offers lasting community benefits to all Brooklynites.” “Today marks a pivotal moment for Sunset Park as we embrace the transformative potential of MADE Bush Terminal,” said Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes “This revitalization project will not only reinvigorate our waterfront but also foster economic growth and create opportunities for local artisans With significant investment and community engagement at its core we are setting the stage for a vibrant employment hub that will benefit our residents and strengthen Brooklyn's position as a leader in innovation and sustainability.” “The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is excited to see EDC’s expanded vision for a mixed-use commercial working waterfront that builds on the Mayor’s plan for the Harbor of the Future by transforming Bush Terminal into a ‘MADE” campus responsive our new economy,” said Randy Peers President & CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce “We applaud EDC and the team for the work that has already been done and we look forward to partnering with them to market and promote opportunities at the MADE Bush Terminal campus.” “SBIDC applauds the upcoming delivery of new industrial and manufacturing space in the Southwest Brooklyn IBZ through the MADE campus,” said SBIDC Executive Director Jesse Solomon “With 140,000 sq ft of renovated industrial space in Building A the City is furthering its commitment to center Sunset Park as a hub for innovative industrial businesses that provide quality and accessible jobs to this community SBIDC looks forward to connecting businesses to the MADE campus and residents to local jobs along our working waterfront.” By: 7:30 am on April 7 Construction has resumed on 142 33rd Street, a seven-story hotel in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Designed by Jonathan Newel Architecture, the 32,050-square-foot building is planned to yield 72 guest rooms with an average scope of 445 square feet, according to permits filed in 2015 The project is also slated to include a ground-floor restaurant and offices Kue Jor Ng of Sunrise Hospitality Ventures is listed as the owner of the property which is situated on an interior lot between 3rd and 4th Avenues Work on the project has moved slowly since the lot was cleared in 2015 The reinforced concrete superstructure rose gradually and topped out in 2019 The building is now largely enclosed in its light- and dark-gray façade and grid of recessed windows above the first story while the ground floor remains obscured behind the sidewalk shed Twelve hotel rooms will occupy each level from floors two through seven The property was formerly occupied by a one-story auto supply shop as seen in the below Google Street View image from before its demolition The rendering in the main photo was posted to the sidewalk shed and depicts a parking lot to the immediate east of the building La Quinta signage is present on the entrance awning and eastern elevation though it’s unclear whether the property will still operate under the brand and R trains at the 36th Street station to the south 142 33rd Street’s original anticipated completion date was slated for February 2020 the property could potentially open later this year NYCEDC’s Three Flagship Assets in Sunset Park All Pass Major Milestones This Year Demonstrating Commitments to Expanding Opportunity and Resources in Sunset Park Brooklyn Army Terminal Attracted Over 75,000 Visitors NYCEDC Donated Over $2.85 Million in Community Event Space and 17 Leases Were Signed Bringing New Life to South Brooklyn’s Working Waterfront NYCEDC’s investments in these assets has renewed the area with extensive industrial infrastructure and local jobs as well as a major new transportation connection through NYC Ferry at the Brooklyn Army Terminal NYCEDC’s Sunset Park assets created close to 600 new permanent and temporary jobs in addition to the hundreds of construction jobs that have started as a result of the groundbreaking of SBMT one of the largest offshore wind port facilities in the nation the City of New York advanced its vision for the Harbor of the Future with tremendous action and impact anchored in Sunset Park,” said First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer “From the upcoming Climate Innovation Hub and community solar projects at the Brooklyn Army Terminal to a transformational offshore wind project at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal to the launch of the rebranded MADE buildings at Bush Terminal the past twelve months were a time for action all of which position the Sunset Park portfolio and the city for continued success next year and in the coming decades.” “This has been a remarkable year for EDC’s Sunset Park District advancing our work to revitalize and redevelop these waterfront assets while delivering on Mayor Adams' vision for a Harbor of the Future,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball “From the massive offshore wind port rising out of the ground at SBMT after 50 years of this 75-acre site laying fallow to opening Building A at the MADE Bush Terminal campus—the first step in revitalizing this underutilized asset to bringing new jobs and businesses to the Brooklyn Army Terminal and Brooklyn Wholesale Meat Market I’m proud of our team’s work and the important collaborations they’ve built with local elected officials and community partners.” Last month, NYCEDC unveiled the historic 36-acre Bush Terminal Campus in Sunset Park earlier this year and renamed the northern campus to MADE Bush Terminal—MADE stands for Manufacturers This unveiling included a host of updates on the future of MADE Bush Terminal Continuing up the waterfront, is the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal where NYCEDC and Equinor broke ground on one of the largest offshore wind port facilities in the nation in June 2024 while providing clean offshore wind power to 500,000 homes and businesses Additionally, this past Spring, Mayor Adams announced that the city will invest $100 million to create the “Climate Innovation Hub” at the Brooklyn Army Terminal as a part of the city’s Green Economy Action Plan that will position New Yorkers to benefit from nearly 400,000 “green-collar” jobs by 2040 This new hub will serve as a home for clean tech innovation manufacturing and support green technology startups Advancements of the Green Economy Plan in Sunset Park include: 17 leases were signed for industrial space at BAT four of which were new deals and five were for expansions for existing tenants These 17 leases account for over 225,000 square feet of space across the two primary buildings on site bringing the tenantable space to over 95 percent occupied The final phase of renovations in Building A are in design and aim to come online in 2026 bringing an additional 300,000 square feet of space to the campus including the home of the future Climate Innovation Hub BAT has hosted 33 community events this year including the Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival which hosted seven events across four days to raise funds for the charity God’s Love We Deliver BAT has hosted over 75,000 visitors this year and NYCEDC donated more than $2.85 million worth of event space for community events the campus has undergone a series of wayfinding and beautification upgrades in the past year -- including the installation of BAT Glyphs a series of vibrant murals by Ege Soyuer in collaboration with WXY -- with more on the way in 2025 “EDC's investments in Sunset Park's waterfront have greatly served our local economy opening up new job opportunities for our neighbors and accessible transportation options so we can connect more to the rest of the city I am so pleased to see our community taking part in this development through the increased foot traffic I look forward to the introduction of affordable solar energy development into our community which will help Sunset Park move towards de-carbonization,” said New York City Councilmember Alexa Avilés “I applaud NYC EDC for their work on these crucial projects centering the needs of our neighbors There is still a lot of investment needed in our waterfront including modernization of our wholesale meat market and more but today we celebrate an amazing year and look forward to partnering with the EDC to pushing our waterfront even higher in 2025.” “In my twenty years of playing a leadership role in Sunset Park including almost seven years as the Chair of Community Board 7 I have never seen such an unprecedented amount of success in realizing many of the economic development priorities we have always talked about,” said Randy Peers which is also headquartered in Sunset Park “What EDC has been able to accomplish under Mayor Adams all along our waterfront and they have now laid a positive foundation for decades to come centered around growth and emerging industries.” The nearby Brooklyn Wholesale Meat Market, also managed by NYCEDC provides the area with 175,000 square feet of processing the building is fully tenanted—demonstrating the need to expand local food distribution hubs across the city By: 8:00 am on March 13 Construction is finishing up on 13 42nd Street, a five-story building in the first phase of the 36-acre MADE Bush Terminal development in Sunset Park Designed by nARCHITECTS and Perkins Eastman and developed by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) the two-phase project involves the conversion of abandoned industrial buildings into new manufacturing and studio hubs as well as the creation of public recreation space will yield 140,000 square feet for innovative manufacturing and 30,000 square feet of indoor public gathering and event space The complex will also include a park built on a former shipping pier stretching out into Bay Ridge Channel and five acres of landscaped public plazas The project site is located along 1st Avenue between 41st and 43rd Streets Recent photos show the finished look of Building A’s restored brick façade and fenestration of new windows The entrances have also been revamped to suit their modern manufacturing use Building A is connected to Building B by a skybridge enclosed with corrugated metal painted with colorful murals Building B’s brick façade and window grid will be cleaned and renovated at a later date Directly to the southwest of Building A is Building C This structure features a grid of wide arched windows on the upper levels and arched cutouts for the elevated loading berths facing the water Building C will yield 155,000 square feet for manufacturing and light industrial uses and public amenity space Below are additional images of the outdoor public spaces The plaza will soon receive new trees and shrubbery in garden beds between preserved sets of original railroad tracks and new stone pavers Crews were also seen preparing to pour concrete for the plaza around the southwest edge of the property Nearby is a one-story structure for which the NYCEDC is set to release an RFP to redevelop The adjacent two-story brick neighbor will eventually be demolished to make way for new parking space W Architecture & Landscape Architecture designed the greenery and plaza space across the entire campus Below are images of the pier that is in the process of being cleared and transformed into a new park Renderings have yet to be revealed for this part of the project The NYCEDC’s assets in Sunset Park are spread across approximately 200 acres The corporation is working to advance the future of South Brooklyn’s waterfront and establish the area as an essential hub in Mayor Adams’ vision for the Harbor of the Future Further development efforts include Made in New York (MiNY) a hub for clean tech innovation and manufacturing Due to Building A’s location in a floodplain the EDC implemented infrastructure measures to enhance its flood resiliency which are now critical components of the building’s design and operations Key features include dry floodproofing with additional foundation elements and exterior flood walls for use during major storms Nearby the development is the Brooklyn Army Terminal and the NYC Ferry terminal at pier 4 to the southwest Also in close proximity are the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and the Industry City mixed-use office and retail complex to the northeast The closest subways from the complex are the D and W trains at the 36th Street station to the east Building A is expected to create more than 165 permanent full-time jobs and generate $2.6 billion in economic impact over a 30-year period The deterioration is being removed except for the brightest bridge now I believe in the skills of design and transformation from MADE: Thanks to Michael Young but sad to read the two story building near the waterfront is to be demolished for parking space (?) By: 8:00 am on March 15 Recent photographs show an array of steel pilings clustered by the southwest corner of the site and a multistory steel-framed superstructure going up on the opposite eastern end Excavators and other machinery are working across other areas of the development A groundbreaking ceremony was held last May and was attended by notable figures including New York City Mayor Eric Adams executive director of UPROSE Elizabeth Yeampierre and president of Equinor Renewables Americas Molly Morris Financial assistance is being provided through the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) Empire Wind 1 is being developed in a joint venture between Norway-based Equinor and UK-based bp and will become the first offshore wind farm to connect directly to the New York City power grid The connection will be carried out by the onshore substation at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal which will be capable of transferring 810 megawatts to the Gowanus substation Empire Wind 1’s 54 turbines are projected to provide enough power for 500,000 New York homes The project will also be home to Empire Wind 1’s long-term Operations and Maintenance Base including a control room that measures turbine data and monitors the project 24/7 Construction at the terminal will involve dredging new and existing berths and upgrading bulkheads two new heavy-lift crane pads will be installed and an 85,000-square-foot operations building with warehouse and parking facilities will be built with photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging stations The closest subways from the site are the D and W trains at the 36th Street station along 4th Avenue The South Brooklyn Marine Terminal’s anticipated completion date is slated for summer 2026 The project is being built with over 1,000 union jobs Projects as this are now disfavored in the current political climate Same with the New York Climate Exchange on governors island That Yimby article’s comment section was wild to read but that’s what you expect when supporting the orange clown 🤡 maybe this property can now be turned into a beautiful clean coal power plant More like political dissident deportation dock i thought this was going in on staten island Maybe 🤔 the company can do a shuttle bus from 36 Street all of you in favor of this destructive project are some tone deaf liberals who listen to the nonsense Biden tells you unreliable and does NOTHING for climate change the sonar surveying kills whale and dolphin our fish consume toxic chemicals and debris our waters get contaminated and the view gets destroyed these harmful renewables make as much sense as allowing illegal immigrants to invade our country and allow boys to play in girls sports Exactly who’s views are being ‘destroyed’ in this industrial zone and tell me how coal is a better alternative to the climate change crisis MAGA idiot And why are you republicans SO OBSESSED with other people’s genetalia and going after transgender people?? NC (WWAY) — Some residents in the Wilmington community of Sunset Park are concerned about commercial trucks going through their neighborhood to and from the state port Starting at Virginia Avenue heading north on Burnett Boulevard until near Pine Street large commercial vehicles such as 18-wheelers are restricted This restriction is strictly for vehicles over 10,000 pounds like in some cases a truck pulling a trailer they are allowed to travel through the area Wilmington Police Lieutenant Greg Willett explains how they are going to try to combat this “What we are going to do now is we will have some of our traffic units focus on it a little more the patrol officers for this district focus on it a little more and see if we can educate or cite some of the commercial operators that are using it,” Lt  Lieutenant Greg Willett adds they have also discussed placing more signage to get a handle on the situation now Video Central|Live Stream The modest gathering in Brooklyn aimed to highlight the economic and class struggles of women who are often overlooked Tanya Raghu Mar 12 As gusts of cold wind swept through Sunset Park in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon around 30 attendees commemorating International Working Women’s Day stood in solidarity during a public assembly It was organized by Workers Movement for Liberation an organization of working class youth in New York City.  While celebrations for women took place worldwide the modest gathering in Brooklyn aimed to highlight the economic and class struggles of women who are often overlooked — caretakers Women in these occupations are more vulnerable to job insecurity While the gender pay gap in the United States has narrowed over the past two decades women earned an average of 85% of what men earned The gap is attributable to women who take on the most precarious and essential work in society.  Between chants of “Working women unite; stand up and organize; in our unity is our might!” a half-dozen political organizers representing transgender Latino and Black communities delivered passionate speeches The event took on a heavy and urgent tone amid the return of the Trump administration most of whom were members of the working class and challenge structures that enable labor exploitation Many spoke about gender-based and sexual violence they have experienced as well as the unpaid labor that working women take on as both employees and mothers One speaker addressed the trickle-down effect of a mother’s absence from the home noting its impact on educational inequality for Black and Hispanic children.  Mixtli handed out purple daisies — a color associated with campaigns for survivors of sexual violence and abuse — to attendees and passersby she feels trapped within the same systemic struggles that generations of her family have endured as immigrants from Mexico.  “It’s not just my struggle but the struggle of my mom who asked to be identified by her first name only grew up in a working-class family and currently splits her time between working at UPS and a restaurant to make ends meet.  corporate media — they have private ownership over all the goods we produce,” Donovan said She reflected on an incident of workplace sexual harassment recalling the moment when she removed her jacket while carrying heavy boxes “Every time I have to strip — when I have to take off layers — that’s my supervisor’s favorite part,” Donovan said in her speech.  The socialist origins of International Women’s Day date back to 1917 when 100,000 Russian women marched through the streets of the capital demanding bread and better working conditions This women-led demonstration sparked a series of events that eventually led to the overthrow of the Tsar.  Many at the event expressed discontent with the current mainstream feminist movement the first-generation daughter of working-class immigrants from Mexico Her organizing efforts focus on resisting the current economic structures and recruiting others into the movement.  We all need each other — it’s the only way to move forward,” Om said.  ‘He’s Not Going to Be Disappeared in Silence’ Tanya Raghu Mar 11 Over one thousand protesters turned out for an emergency rally for Mahmoud Khalil Op-Ed: The Slow Death of the U.S. Empire Bert Picard Mar 5 Trump and Musk are indicators of the decline of the United States — and capitalism in general This Paper Is a Labor of Love, but We Can't Do It Alone Amba Guerguerian Feb 13 Our managing editor explains her dedication to independent media By: 6:30 am on January 31 Permits have been filed to expand a two-story structure into a four-story mixed-use building at 882 58th Street in Sunset Park the corner lot is near the 8th Avenue subway station Dan Yum Lin is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 45-foot-tall development will yield 5,171 square feet with 3,875 square feet designated for residential space and 1,296 square feet for community facility space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 484 square feet The steel-based structure will also have a cellar and a 31-foot-long rear yard Demolition permits will likely not be needed as the project calls for a vertical expansion An estimated completion date has not been announced By: 6:30 am on January 21 Permits have been filed to expand a one-story structure into a four-story residential building at 533 54th Street in Sunset Park the interior lot is two blocks from the 53rd Street subway station Wan Jiang Lu is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 41-foot-tall development will yield 4,005 square feet designated for residential space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 667 square feet The masonry-based structure will also have a cellar and a 32-foot-long rear yard Jimenez Building Consulting is listed as the architect of record @NFA can’t get much terrribl-er than what’s there already A few of these skinny residential buildings have gone up near me in Sunset Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC, YIMBY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF NIKOLAI FEDAK / NEW YORK YIMBY LLC, 2025 President Donald Trump makes a major sports announcement. The announcement comes amid reports Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft. WATCHSunset Park hosts Sizdebedar event as locals celebrate Persian New Year endby Warren Tennyson LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The final celebration of the Persian New Year known as "Sizdebedar," took place at Sunset Park on Sunday this event is celebrated on the Sunday following the actual date to allow more people to participate Attendees gathered to enjoy a day filled with eating Farrokh Saba is a member of the local Persian community in Las Vegas "Historically the Persian New Year is on the 21st day of March which is the beginning of Spring and after celebrating for 13 days people go to parks and celebrate and so forth It's a tradition that has existed from 2500 years ago Saba goes on to say that food is a priority at the celebration along with playing games A unique tradition of the event involves releasing sprouted greens into the lake participants tie a knot with the greens and make a wish for the new year The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) announced it will host its Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day on April 26 with Fifth Avenue between 40th to 50th streets in Sunset Park being the signature location for Brooklyn the event makes select city streets car-free and promotes activism and education promoting climate change environmentalism and sustainable modes of transportation It also marks the official start of the city’s Open Streets and Public Space Programming season.  and converted select Manhattan streets into public plazas and car-free streets for pedestrians Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said this year’s Car-Free Earth Day event will be the city’s largest with a record number of car-free streets and expanded events throughout the city. The Fifth Avenue event will take place from 10 a.m “Sunset Park has been designated by the NYC DOT as the location for a 2 Car-free Earth Day Signature Location,” Sunset Park BID Executive Director David Estrada told this paper “That means Fifth Avenue will have a zone from 40th to 50th streets for play community engagement and entertainment.  “This represents a doubling of last year’s event size The Sunset Park Business Improvement District looks forward to being there on Saturday schools and arts organizations to participate there will be room for everyone,” Estrada said Estrada added that DOT has a signup form on the Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day web page where groups can request space for free “Car-Free Earth Day is a chance for New Yorkers to enjoy our city’s world class streetscapes as open spaces for all,” said Commissioner Rodriguez NYC DOT awarded $30 million in contracts to expand resources available to Open Streets NYC DOT also announced that five artists have been commissioned to provide temporary environment-focused artworks along certain routes through the NYC DOT Art program There are 19 other locations in Brooklyn that will participate in the day a leading independent RV manufacturer based in Shipshewana has announced its asset acquisition of Riverside RV privately owned OEM known for its lightweight and retro-styled travel trailers The acquisition brings Riverside’s respected brands under the Sunset Park umbrella expanding its product lineup and adding significant manufacturing capacity with Riverside’s 155,000 sq This strategic acquisition will allow Sunset Park RV to leverage Riverside’s established Retro line which has captured a unique market segment with its nostalgic style and unmatched appeal to customers who appreciate a blend of classic design with contemporary features With the brands from Riverside RV now joining the Sunset Park family customers can expect continued innovation in product design that honors Riverside’s distinctive approach while enhancing accessibility for a broader audience “We are incredibly excited to welcome the Riverside RV brands to the Sunset Park family,” stated Jason Howard Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sunset Park RV This strategic acquisition includes Riverside RV’s iconic retro-styled and lightweight travel trailer brands which will now become part of Sunset Park RV’s expanding lineup “Riverside’s Retro has a dedicated following and we see a fantastic opportunity to build on their unique designs Our priority is to uphold the quality and charm that customers love while also bringing new innovations and options to the table.” Sunset Park RV is bringing together two independently owned companies with strong dealer networks and a shared passion for crafting RVs that suit today’s diverse travel lifestyles Sunset Park RV’s new plans include optimizing the Retro and Xplorer lines while adding larger floorplans and laminated products to the Sunset brands aligning perfectly with the market demand for lightweight designs and competitive price points © 2023 G&G Media Group LLC LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — An officer shot and killed a man who was involved in a fight with a knife near Sunset Park in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning when officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting in the 6900 block of Wine River Drive Officers arrived and heard screaming coming from inside a home so they kicked in the door and found two people fighting "Officers gave verbal commands to drop the knife and at the same time one officer discharged his firearm striking one of the individuals," LVMPD said in a statement Officers took the other person into custody No officers were injured during the incident LVMPD says this is their 13th officer-involved shooting for the year so far the name of the officer who opened fire will be released within 48 hours A full briefing on the shooting is also expected to be held by the end of the week Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Force Investigation Team at 702-828-8452 To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at crimestoppersofnv.com. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A 71-year-old woman died following a fatal vehicle collision on East Warm Springs Road, east of Burnham Avenue, on Tuesday around 7:41 a.m. According to evidence and witness statements, a 2023 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on East Warm Springs Road when it collided with a 2006 Toyota Matrix that was exiting a private drive onto the road. The front of the Ford struck the left side of the Toyota, redirecting it to the west. Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway, still in contact. Emergency medical personnel transported the driver of the Toyota to Sunrise Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries despite all lifesaving efforts. Authorities confirmed that the Toyota driver was not impaired at the time of the collision. This incident marks the fifth traffic-related fatality in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction for 2025. The collision remains under investigation by the department’s Collision Investigation Section. Get tickets Shop EventsMuseum on Wheels: Sunset ParkFriday, September 27, 2024, 1–5 pmHead to Sunset Park for an afternoon filled with engaging art activities hosted by our new Museum on Wheels Conceived in partnership with the Brooklyn community this mobile museum can pull up anywhere in Brooklyn with touchable selections from our collection of teaching objects—plus plenty of fun All ages are welcome to express your creativity and enjoy art-making Collage makingDrop in and work together or individually to craft stunning collages that showcase your imagination. Clay modelingEngage in a tactile workshop and shape your ideas into reality with clay. Take inspiration from artworks in our collection for an extra spark of creativity. Auricular therapyExperience the transformative effects of this noninvasive treatment. Tiny seed pellets are applied to the ear to alleviate muscle and joint pain, reduce anxiety, and support emotional well-being. Each session lasts five minutes, making it easy to drop in and discover tranquility. Touch tourGet hands on! Use your sense of touch to discover artworks from our collection through interactive demonstrations. Each 15-minute session accommodates up to 15 attendees. Games and playPlay a game of dominos and test your skills at cornhole and checkers. Free and open to the public. Space is limited for all art-making activities; first come, first served. This program is created in partnership with Family Health Centers at NYU Langone. 200 Eastern ParkwayBrooklyn, New York 11238-6052718.638.5000Contact usClosed 2025) The Branson community is invited to celebrate the beauty of nature and contribute to the environment by participating in Branson’s Arbor Day Celebration on Friday at 10 a.m. This year’s event will be held at Sunset Park City staff and community volunteers will gather to plant several new trees in the park and host family-friendly activities including a nature-inspired scavenger hunt and tree seedling giveaways Attendees will also have the opportunity to join a guided tree tour to learn about the various tree species that call Sunset Park home Come celebrate the beautiful April weather with us and help us plant new trees that will grow up with your family and provide a tree canopy for all who come to enjoy the park A special thank you to the Shepard of the Hills Garden Club for their generous donation for this event and businesses are encouraged to attend and take part in the festivities For more information about Branson’s Arbor Day Celebration and additional Parks & Recreation events please visit the Branson Parks & Recreation Department website or contact the Parks & Recreation office at (417) 335-2368 The above press release is from the Branson government (417) 337-7855 (Office) • (417) 699-8446 (Text Line) • (417) 337-7856 (Studio/Request Line)