2024 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva with his 5 children by his side.  IL and graduated from Lyons Township HS.  He then went on to graduate from DePauw University in Greencastle Bob worked for the Harris Bank in both Chicago and Naperville.  After his banking career he went into Commercial Real Estate.  Bob and Jeanne raised their children in Lombard Naperville and Geneva.  Being one of the first families to move into Pepper Valley he was proud to be the President of the H.O.A.  In his retirement he enjoyed for many years working at both Prairie Landing and Pheasant Run golf courses.  Bob was an athlete in both high school and college and carried on that love of sports by coaching his children’s sport teams He loved attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities throughout the years.  He was a member of the Jaycees an Indian Princess Guide and a PRIDE volunteer with Geneva 304.  He was a long time member and volunteer with the United Methodist Church of Geneva serving on the board as well.  He was blessed with many friends especially life long friends from Naperville with whom they got together monthly to play bridge.  A highlight for his children was spending spring breaks in Clearwater where their grandparents lived.   Together Bob and Jeanne’s travels took them to many places throughout the US and in retirement years they enjoyed spending winter months in Florida Arizona and Alabama.  His joyful spirit will be missed by his family and many friends.  He is survived by his children David (Joan) of Port Byron and Jeff (Iulia) Wingert; great grandchildren Novalee He was preceded in death by his parents and his devoted wife of 66 years Services for Bob will be held on October 18th 2024 at the United Methodist Church of Geneva.   A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m.  followed by a gathering in the fellowship hall of the church from 4:30-6:30 p.m.   Rev memorials to the United Methodist Church of Geneva Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Fire officials said they received a call at 2.16 p.m for a report of a building fire at 1601 Bronxdale Avenue (a Parts Authority) in Van Nest between Van Nest Avenue and East Tremont Avenue They said foam operations were conducted to extinguish the fire comprising 138 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene along with officials from NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) A Con Edison building is located at 1615 Bronxdale Avenue They said fire marshals were notified and are investigating the incident further FDNY officials described the location as a warehouse (300 x 100 woodpelts were on fire); and said three hose lines were put into operation They said the fire was brought under control at 5.49 p.m They said the second fire was at 1650 White Plains Road (Con Ed) at Baker Avenue also in Van Nest They said they received a a call at 2.35 p.m for a report of a transformer fire in a substation (an Amtrak station) They said foam operations were deployed to knock down the fire and that “all hands” were transmitted to the area for three burning cars and an AMTRAK transformer fire They said one foam line was put into operation and that 12 units comprising 60 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene They said the fire was brought under control at 5.50 p.m During a press conference later on Tuesday FDNY Chief of Operations Kevin Woods reconfirmed that at 2.16 p.m the fire department received a call regarding the fire at 1601 Bronxdale Avenue (Parts Authority) 60,000-square-foot building,” Woods said “This building is used for the storage of auto parts We used multiple lines to extinguish this fire This went to a third alarm assignment.” “We had two separate and distinct fires we had an additional fire and a transformer and three vehicles also on fire at that location it took us quite a while to extinguish that fire We had to have all train traffic [stopped?] We had to have the overhead catenary wires power removed from them.” Woods said they needed to remove power from the transformer and there was residual electricity that had to be grounded as well separates and suppresses the flammable liquid vapors to actually cool these transformers.” Woods said the FDNY worked very closely with all agency partners both of these fires are under control.” Asked about the two separate fires and if they were related, Woods said, “That is under investigation. I cannot deny nor confirm that they are related.” He said Amtrak personnel were looking into it. Asked if there was a brush fire also Our fire marshals are investigating all of that There was brush burning outside of the building so we don’t know if that was the cause of the fire at this time.” and we just want to send a few safety messages and if you do see anything smoldering or burning Asked about a possible transformer explosion “We’re looking into all of that very heavy fire in both the transformer and in this structure.” Woods said they don’t like using water or foam on electrical fires we have to remove the power to the transformer We have to remove power to the catenary lines Catenary lines are the lines you see above the train used for electricity there’s still residual electricity that we have to ground and that’s why it takes so long before we can put water or foam on that fire.” Woods said there were “no injuries whatsoever.” Asked if train travel was affected all train movement is stopped because of the power issues but they were currently doing an assessment to see how much damage there is there is no train movement between New York and New England.” We also spoke to Con Ed and Philip O’Brien said “The fire started on the tracks through Amtrak equipment I don’t know if it was leaves or branches or whatever but it lit up the ground around the tracks The fire went in one direction to a warehouse and that resulted in a 3-alarm fire [1601 Bronxdale Ave] The fire went in the other direction to a Con Edison parking lot as part of its substation there.” O’Brien said there was no effect on Metro North “which doesn’t use that spur.” We’ve reached out to Amtrak for comment and on Wednesday “Initial reports have the brush fire stemming from a transformer at an Amtrak substation An investigation is underway for more details on cause.” We asked for the exact location of the initial spark and he said Read our recent coverage on recent brush fires amid the recent drought watch, here and here View current print edition Click here to read our disclaimer >> Fresh off his victory getting Paul Weiss to kiss his ring, Donald Trump came in hot this weekend with yet ANOTHER executive order targeting the legal profession. This one, titled, Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court threatens attorneys who oppose the federal government in court with Rule 11 sanctions Real despicable — and chilling — stuff At least one major law firm is willing to call out the authoritarianism creep Van Nest & Peters Partnership issued the below statement “Trump’s new Executive Order underscores how far removed this President Attorney General and Administration are from our nation’s Constitution and bedrock values Our liberties depend on lawyers’ willingness to represent unpopular people and causes including in matters adverse to the Federal Government An attack on lawyers who perform this work is inexcusable and despicable Our profession owes every client zealous legal representation without fear of retribution regardless of their political affiliation or ability to pay We encourage law firm leaders to sign on to an amicus effort in support of Perkins Coie’s challenge to the Administration’s executive order targeting the firm and to resist the Administration’s erosion of the rule of law.” The San Francisco-based litigation boutique with 140 lawyers does more than just talk the talk the firm had multiple successful cases against the government Despite the more vengeful executive branch in the Trump II reign the firm hasn’t stopped this work — they’re challenging the legality of ICE raids in UFW et al. 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Sign In Obituaries | Feb 27 attended Cedar Crest College in Pennsylvania and then headed west where she lived in Utah California and an extended time in Olympia she joined her sister Susie Magrino and her family in Summit County where she worked for High Country Healthcare and the Town of Frisco before moving to Arvada in 2016 Sandy will be remembered by all who knew her for adventurous spirit and love of life she was still actively participating with friends on camping trips rafting excursions and trips around the country and to Costa Rica Sandy was predeceased by her beloved son Brian Morgan and Ashley live in the Seattle area Cianna’s daughter Elliana is Sandy’s first great grandchild A Celebration of Life for Sandy will be held in Summit County in early June Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection The full project is expected to cost about $165,000 All donations made in 2023 will go directly toward this project Sign up for daily and breaking news headlines Manage Subscriptions Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday Adjust Text Size: A+ A- It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear father at the age of 97.Predeceased by his daughter Judy (1997) He leaves to mourn seven remaining children Kaito and Coen.Paul was born and lived his early years in Toronto The young family then moved to the resort town of Collingwood where they built and enjoyed for many years Dad flourished in sports and enjoyed the recreational perks of the area taking him with full health to the age of 93 as a regular swimmer at Winnipeg’s Sherbrook Pool.As a young man Paul pursued a career in hotel and restaurant management obtaining his degree in Institutional Management in 1951 from University of Toronto That year he and Edna married and moved to Winnipeg to begin their family Dad enjoyed a career in a variety of management and sales ventures Dad was also an avid reader with a talent for research and enjoyed this work for many years as a hobby.As a family of eight children our memories with dad are colourful and plenty and special trips to Minnesota and North Dakota where dad took us fishing Dad was a superb bedtime story reader and we remember patiently waiting for evenings when that magical time began.Dad was an avid gardener at his 1920s red brick home in the West End A fastidious weeder and champion of neighbourhood pride he found a mission during long summer days and twilight evenings tending the boulevards with meticulous care He will be dearly missed by good neighbours on Beverley Street Our amazing dad was a gentleman of polite demeanour and classic reserve We will cherish the memory of his goodnight salute: Remember Jesus loves you.A private Celebration of Life will take place for family and close friends Where I and the wandering wind might pass <br />To the far-off palaces <br />Where Winter's retinue rests in sleep.<br />Sir Charles G.D Roberts" style="text-align: center; padding-top: 10px;">Here was a pathway Where I and the wandering wind might pass To the far-off palaces Where Winter's retinue rests in sleep.Sir Charles G.D As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 12 Share your memories and/or express your condolences below Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear 2025 while on vacation in Florida with her partner This has been a devastating loss to her family Jan was not born into the racehorse world as some here are She worked extra hard for her dream as an adult and yet has accomplished so much in such a short time She spent 25 years working as a data entry clerk for Proctor & Gamble When her employer was offering an educational incentive Jan enrolled herself in the Harness Horse Technician program at Mohawk College and worked for Bill and Tony Megens on the weekends (a well-known family in the racing world) she has been a successful owner and caregiver of numerous horses with the Megens men; Bill Mike and finally with her partner in crime of over 30 years Dan also doubled as the trainer and driver in their partnership They have had a wild ride with some of their most successful and memorable horses Jan was also a successful breeder of racehorses and future prospects Forceaway and Momentsaway as you might remember the article written about her in TROT Magazine in the 2019 Holiday Edition as they interviewed her regarding her history in the game and Camythical She was an astute horseperson skilled in training knowledge of shoeing and recognizing symptoms and treating for maladies She was at the barn every day and night for hours on end Although Jan preferred to give credit to others she was instrumental in the success of her horses and cared for the horses as they were her babies -- and they were.. who grew up with her older brother and best friend ended up living next door to each other as adults Jan created a very close bond with her niece over the years as they went from childhood sleepovers to travel partners and grown-up girl talks her nephew Brad’s favourite childhood memory is when he and his sister stood with Jan in the winner's circle at one of her races this could not be topped by a favourite memory of the two -- when Jan fed them chocolate cake for breakfast Jan had a natural tendency to make a connection with everyone she knew Tradition continued with her great niece and nephew while creating memories with their “Grand Jan” from funny nicknames and thoughtful conversations with Dax to sharing the love of horses with Lilah bought her when he surprised Jan one crazy night with her own horse Since speaking among her family and friends they have all remarked that they will miss her positivity Jan was a gentle soul that will be missed by countless people and animals Those who know Jan say that the world now seems lost without her Widow of Woody Van Nest; partner of Mitch Sahely Brad Moore (Elize); and great niece and nephews A Celebration of Life will be held at the Fool and Flagon, located at 2255 Barton St. E., Hamilton, ON, on Feb. 22 from 1-4 p.m. Photos and short stories that will be shared please email to [email protected] Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Jan Van Nest.  I can't express my sadness for mitch and her family she will be missed.She was a absolutely a great lady Jan will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her We didn't see each other much any more but would would sometimes bump into each other at the local Esso Copyright © 2022 | Standardbred Canada. 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creating a new bus turnaround near the Co-op City Station at Erskine Place; and building a new public plaza at the Morris Park station and pedestrian crossing improvements along Eastchester Road A lighting study will help improve access to the Hunts Point Avenue station As part of the Council’s negotiations to approve the plan the Adams administration committed to invest $498.5 million for improvements in the surrounding areas This investment includes almost $119 million for local park and playground renovations $12 million for upgrades for local schools infrastructure improvements to streets and sewers to address flooding concerns and repairs and upgrades for the NYPD’s 49th Precinct creating thousands of new jobs and affordable homes while embracing mass transit all by saying “yes.” The Bronx is saying ‘yes’ to more housing in our backyards and serving as a model to the rest of our city on how to lead from the front With our administration’s neighborhoods plans and our “City of Yes” proposal we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build our way out of this housing shortage and affordability crisis I am calling on our partners in the City Council to join us in this fight and deliver on the promise that working-class families are asking us to do: build more and make this city more affordable.” “Today marks a significant milestone for our city as we celebrate the passage of the Bronx Metro-North Area plan approximately 7,000 homes — including permanent affordable housing — and 10,000 new jobs to the Boogie Down Bronx Our administration was laser focused on delivering a plan that ensures Bronxites will see the most benefit from the coming stations.” “Confronting the housing and affordability crisis in our city requires creating more new homes for New Yorkers The opening of four new Metro-North stations in the Bronx presents a unique opportunity to develop affordable housing and homeownership opportunities while delivering critical infrastructure investments that benefit surrounding neighborhoods for generations This project will have a lasting positive impact for the residents of the Bronx and our entire city and Council Member Marmorato for their partnership to get this major project across the finish line.” By: Chelsea Ramjeawan (Chelsea is the CityLaw intern and a New York Law School student Class of 2025.) and Veronica Rose (Veronica is the Editor of CityLand and a New York Law School graduate This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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See past events 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" Cybersecurity & Standards, Free Expression CDT, in coalition with New America’s Open Technology Institute, The Internet Society, Professor Daniel Weitzner, Professor Eran Tomer, and Professor Sarah Scheffler, filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court with the assistance of Keker, Van Nest & Peters in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton Free Speech Coalition is challenging a Texas law requiring websites and online services that host a certain percentage of “sexual material harmful to minors” to verify the age of their visitors and prevent minors from accessing their sites After the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the injunction preventing the law from going into effect relying upon reasoning wholly contradicting established Supreme Court precedent Free Speech Coalition appealed to the Supreme Court In our amicus brief supporting Free Speech Coalition we describe the various current methods of age verification that would satisfy the requirements of the Texas statute and the ways in which they are often inaccurate; can be circumvented; present privacy and security risks; and may be entirely inaccessible to certain groups and others who either do not have access to government ids or who might be more commonly misidentified by biometric technology We explain that these shortcomings in currently available age verification methods are of constitutional import because they will prevent and chill access to constitutionally protected speech by adults and will fail to achieve the government’s goals of protecting children because children will still be able to access the content either because they can easily circumvent these technologies or because of the error rates of age estimation technologies (which often were not trained on young faces) We also detail the ways in which current age verification methods increase risks to both privacy and security online endangering not just access to the information the statute contemplates but also internet use more broadly for everyone online we believe the Texas statute is unconstitutional and should not be enforced Read the full brief here CDT works to strengthen individual rights and freedoms by defining and influencing technology policy and the architecture of the internet that impacts our daily lives The content throughout this website that originates with CDT can be freely copied and used as long as you make no substantive changes and clearly give us credit. 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CDT’s generative AI usage policy is available here One of Dave Van Nest’s more unusual Lazy Ike lures kept losing its air Saturday during the Lazy Ike Show and Get Together at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center “I bought it several years ago,” Van Nest said “It was hanging in a store somewhere I’m sure not a lot of them survived.” has been collecting the colorful lures since 1992 he remembers them from a parent or grandparent’s tackle box “They work good; they’re great I still use the ones not in great condition.” which were originally manufactured by Kautzky’s Sporting Goods in Fort Dodge The local connection is one of the things that appeals to Garrett Savery “I’d go to Kautzky’s and look; I didn’t know that much about it then.” Savery said he was at the show to learn — and do a little shopping There’s a lot to learn — just the history of the boxes can fill a book Then there’s the construction of the lures the older wooden ones have a metal plate to support the connection to the line “I’m buying two sizes of the same lure,” Savery said I still have a passion to fish,” Orme said “I’d look in my dad’s tackle box and see all the Lazy Ike lures.” Orme said when he started it was cheaper and easier to find the lures He said it’s much harder to find ones now he doesn’t already have “The things I’d like to have are in somebody else’s collection,” he said enjoys the thrill of the hunt and finding the perfect specimen for his collection “It’s an adrenaline dump,” Ruby said “It’s a really cool feeling.” He’s working on finalizing a design for a Lazy Ike tattoo came to the show to look around and visit with friends “I’ve got a few,” he said “I remember touring the factory as a Scout I remember them spray-painting the lures yellow,” Kramer said “They say there’s one in every tackle box,” Ruby added The Webster County Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss two detour agreements with the Iowa Department of .. The Stallings family of rural Webster County suffered a devastating loss on April 26 when a fire ignited in their .. LLC | https://www.messengernews.net | 713 Central Ave. District Court for the Northern District of California that OpenAI will file a multidistrict litigation petition to consolidate eight pending copyright suits OpenAI has informed U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin of the Northern District of California that it will petition the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to consolidate eight copyright suits against the artificial intelligence company that are pending in California and New York The letter signed by Robert Van Nest, partner with Keker, Van Nest & Peters in San Francisco, was filed Thursday in the Northern District of California court where the class action complaint, Tremblay v. Open AI Daily Report Online The Recorder Already have an account? 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Sign In An undercover law enforcement investigation that began with a large cocaine sale resulted in the arrest of two middle-aged men and the seizure of a gun and nearly 25 pounds of narcotics including what appeared to be heroin/fentanyl and oxycodone pills and arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court over the weekend They added that members of the New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force uncovered the large cache of narcotics in a basement apartment located to the west of the Parkchester neighborhood of The Bronx A criminal complaint filed by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) charges Torres with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and third degrees criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree criminal possession of a weapon in the second and criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree is charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New York division James announced the arrests on Tuesday following an arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court “These arrests illustrate dangerous trends Drug traffickers are simultaneously peddling many different dangerous substances and buyers have no way of knowing what they are getting The ‘Playboy’ and ‘Tesla’ stamps demonstrate another disturbing practice – attractive labels disguising potentially deadly substances.” “These arrests are a result of an undercover operation the DEA New York conducted with our law enforcement partners I commend the quick action of our team in the removal of over 20 pounds of illicit narcotics and a gun off our streets Anytime a firearm is recovered during an operation it is a stark reminder of the dangers we face when targeting these organizations.” The investigation was conducted by Strike Force Group Z-43 comprised of agents and officers from DEA New York Division Torres engaged in narcotics-related conversations with an undercover officer to arrange the sale of two kilograms (over four pounds) of cocaine the undercover agent was at the agreed meeting place Lawrence Avenue to the east of Parkchester and to the south of Van Nest in The Bronx and saw Figueroa on the roof of an adjacent garage The court heard that Figueroa allegedly threw a black bag to Torres who was standing in the outdoor yard of 1460 St and Torres then allegedly met with the undercover in a vehicle Prosecutors said members of Strike Force Group Z-43 subsequently apprehended both arrestees in the yard and recovered the black bag containing two kilograms of cocaine They said the investigation led agents and officers to the basement of 1460 St where they allegedly recovered a 9 mm pistol with an extended magazine and quantities of cocaine from an open box and additional quantities of cocaine from a bathroom agents and officers obtained a court authorized search warrant for the basement apartment at 1460 St Lawrence Avenue and in a bag in a hallway in the apartment they found approximately seven kilograms (nearly 15 pounds) of suspected heroin/fentanyl some of which was packaged in glassines bearing the brand names “Play boy” and “Tesla.” Playboy is an American men’s “lifestyle and entertainment” magazine manufactures and sells battery electric vehicles stationary battery energy storage devices and related products and services who recently bought the social media platform There is no suggestion or indication from federal prosecutors that either Playboy or Tesla or any of their associates or employees were in any way involved in the referenced narcotics operation A red / orange replica of the official “Playboy” logo which is a black bunny head wearing a bowtie does appear on the packaging of at least some of the recovered drugs along with the words “Play boy” Prosecutors said additional kilograms of what appeared to be cocaine and methamphetamine were found in the hallway and in the ceiling and a bag of oxycodone pills was recovered from a filing cabinet in the living room They said the apartment also contained equipment and materials used in packaging heroin/fentanyl “Disrupting this packaging and distribution operation in the Bronx prevented deadly narcotics from reaching the streets and neighborhoods of New York City and Stopping the flow of illegal drugs into our communities remains one of the top priorities of NYPD investigators and our invaluable law enforcement partners and this fight will continue every day until all New Yorkers are safe.” “The arrests in this case are part of a continuing strategy and collaboration between law enforcement agencies to disrupt the flow of dangerous narcotics in New York City and surrounding communities I appreciate the work of our members and our strike force partners in this case We have absolutely zero tolerance for this kind of illegal activity.” The results of DEA laboratory analysis on the seized drugs are pending The arraigning judge in Manhattan Criminal Court set bail for Torres at $750,000 cash or bond and Figueroa was released on his own recognizance Both are deemed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law Brennan thanked Bronx District Attorney Darcel D and commended the SNP’s special trial division the New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force and the New York State Police for their work on the investigation The NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) is pleased to share Sustainable Communities in the Bronx: Leveraging Regional Rail for Access Growth and Opportunity which presents a vision for a more sustainable and equitable Bronx This report is the culmination of a two-year community engagement process examining the potential for transit- oriented development (TOD) around existing and proposed Metro-North stations in the Bronx DCP identified the potential for growth around underutilized transit resources and built relationships with local organizations and leaders ready to help realize a new vision for the borough The Bronx is currently growing at a rate unseen since the 1940s and is projected to grow by 14% by 2040 the fastest projected growth rate of any borough.  This study makes recommendations that will foster sustainable growth in the borough by expanding transit-oriented development opportunities to create housing affordable at a range of incomes strengthening its position within the city and region.  Eight study areas surrounding existing and planned Metro-North rail stations were selected for evaluation to determine strategic land use and pedestrian realm actions to accomplish these objectives DCP undertook an extensive community outreach process focused on education and implementation.  Because the project study area was geographically dispersed over a large portion of the Bronx DCP developed an array of educational tools such as graphics depicting the elements of successful neighborhood streets and the potential relationships between land use and TOD.  These general tools as well as more targeted site-specific information were used to engage stakeholders within communities for each of the station study areas They provided a common language to help facilitate discussion of objectives and development of strategies DCP held more than 40 community/stakeholder meetings in a variety of formats DCP’s extensive site-specific analyses combined with input gathered through partners and general outreach provided the groundwork for recommendations around each station area The six existing and two proposed Bronx Metro-North station areas include: These station areas were selected based on an evaluation of four key factors:  (1) potential to accommodate future growth and (4) opportunity to improve connections between modes of transit.  The report is divided in two sections: (1) Strategies for TOD around commuter rail in the Bronx The findings are summarized in the following section Report Full Report (27.8 mb) DCP identified a number of common challenges to successfully integrate Metro-North stations into the complex and distinct fabric of Bronx neighborhoods DCP developed a set of general strategies applicable to all study areas within the Bronx Metro-North corridor while developed through studying the eight Metro-North station areas have potential applicability to commuter rail stations locally The strategies are described in four categories as indicated below: (1) LAND USE AND ZONINGA framework for addressing outdated zoning fostering appropriate mixes and densities of uses and bolstering regional centers that will allow Bronx neighborhoods to better capitalize on transit assets.  (2) WALKABILITY Best practices to improve safety and walkability of neighborhood streets that connect Bronx residents with jobs (3) INTERMODAL CONNECTIVITY & COMMUTER RAIL STATIONS Improvements to create seamless connections between Metro-North and other modes of transit will provide greater accessibility for Bronx residents and local and regional workers (4) RAIL-ADJACENT LOTSIImprovements to create seamless connections between Metro-North and other modes of transit will provide greater accessibility for Bronx residents and local and regional workers The study includes individual area studies for each station It focuses on challenges and opportunities to strengthen these areas through targeted regulatory changes and physical improvements and it offers for each area a set of recommendations developed in concert with stakeholders The University Heights station sits on the Fordham Road Corridor between an undeveloped portion of the Harlem River Waterfront and the Major Deegan Expressway The area has the potential for significant housing and retail growth that would open up the waterfront to the community; however its potential is significantly limited by barriers to access The Melrose station area played a key role in the dynamic history of the South Bronx and has been the focus of significant and successful public investment where more than 3,500 new units of affordable housing have been created in the last fifteen years with significant additional units planned Despite the area’s assets and recent revitalization the community lacks a cohesive urban fabric The Morris Heights Metro-North station and its surrounding features are isolated from the community largely by topographical changes and a major highway There is an opportunity to increase usage of the park and station as well as increase access to the Harlem River Waterfront and River Park Towers housing development The Tremont Metro-North station is located along the re-emerging East Tremont Avenue commercial corridor.  The area was recently rezoned to promote housing and retail growth; however and inconsistent pedestrian paths result in a disjointed corridor The Williams Bridge Metro-North station sits along a busy corridor and is near a major medical facility that is one of the Bronx’s largest employers A recent rezoning provides opportunity for additional growth and ridership poor visibility and connectivity present challenges to achieving a strong mixed-use retail corridor The Fordham station area is home to a number of regional attractions and institutions including Fordham University and one of the busiest retail corridors in the city Fordham Road.  With high ridership today it has potential to become a stronger regional hub of activity MTA Metro-North Railroad has developed an overall concept to provide additional regional rail service by linking its east-of-Hudson service directly to Penn Station It includes two proposed stations on the West Side of Manhattan This study examines two of the proposed Bronx station areas with the greatest potential for long-term transit-oriented growth The proposed Parkchester/Van Nest station is located along East Tremont Avenue between the Parkchester planned community and Van Nest neighborhood The proposed station will help establish a new center for these neighborhoods but currently it is characterized by inactive uses and a general lack of pedestrian amenities.  As the home to a number of large professional institutions and planned developments Morris Park is a regional center for employment and education The proposed station currently lacks pedestrian infrastructure and commercial uses to support the institutions’ needs.  The new station would help bolster the area’s status as a regional employment center and be an asset to the community Throughout this study DCP built strong partnerships with stakeholders who are rooted in these communities.  These partnerships have expanded opportunities for implementation of recommendations identified in this report existing efforts have already jump-started action.  To realize the full potential of recommended improvements Together the application of these strategies will create a more livable Bronx by increasing access to jobs and neighborhood amenities providing mixed-income housing options for residents and creating more sustainable communities surrounding Bronx Metro-North stations For more information on the Sustainable Communities Bronx Study, contact the Bronx Office of the Department of City Planning at 718.220.8500 or email Shawn Brede at: sbrede@planning.nyc.gov See what some of our partners are doing in these communities NYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.  Vince will be mourned by his wife of 17 years Sherrie numerous nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; cousins; co-workers and friends at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex Fieldhouse Donations can be made in trust to his children through the Service Credit Union Image: djcodrin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site Jimmy passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on June 14 Catharines Hospital surrounded by the love of his family Ontario to parents Stan and Alma Phillips and grew up on a farm where his love of animals flourished He graduated in 1954 from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph he worked in large animal practices in Fisherville and Caledonia and then a small animal practice in Stoney Creek Doc spent most of his career as a partner at Wilson’s Animal Hospital on Hartzel Road in St Jim and Clara raised a family of five children in Niagara-on-the-Lake The family homestead was always filled with many pets from hamsters to horses the cat will miss sitting beside Dad in his favourite chair Doc spent time traveling to Florida with Clara playing cards with the “barn group” and spending time with his children and grandchildren His favourite thing was to visit the Van Nest cottage on Ahmic Lake with all his family Jim described it as a little piece of heaven He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 65 years Clara (Walsh) and his beloved five children Carol Hunter (Sam) Joanne Van Nest (Matthew) and Kevin Phillips (Ola) “Pooker” will be sadly missed by his eight grandchildren Danielle (James) Jim will be missed by over 45 nieces and nephews as well as in-laws Dr He is reunited in heaven with his parents and brothers Joseph and Patrick as well as many in-laws on the Walsh side Our family would like to say a very special thank you to all the home support workers who allowed Jim to stay in his own home especially Ivy James Thank you to Alana Harrod his “partner in crime” The entire family also greatly appreciates the love and support of his niece Shelley Walsh Jimmy was a man of deep faith who was a kind gentle man who always had a keen sense of humour right until the end He was the heart of our family and family was everything to him He was so proud of all his children and grandchildren and all their accomplishments Every conversation he had with family was important to him and it would always end with a “God Bless You” Donations in Jim’s honour can be made to the MS Society of Canada or Chalice (chalice.ca) Final arrangements have been entrusted to George Darte Funeral Home Our mission is to serve each family to the absolute best of our ability along with their friends and to give to the good of our community in which we live and serve.  Email Us « Back A fire inside a Van Nest home Wednesday morning left a number of Bronx residents without a place to call home The FDNY says the flames broke out inside the multifamily house at 1828 Hunt Ave "I saw the smoke coming from behind the bed," said Alston Lawrence I tried to pull it out and bring it outside The FDNY says no one was injured in the fire This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.