Report Inappropriate Comments

BRONXITES NEED TO UNITE OVER THE ISSUES IN YOUR (Inder The Wire) ARTICLE:

As a former President of Bronx Council for Environmental Quality, I am concerned about environmental issues throughout all Bronx communities. I attended last Thursdays meeting of Harlem River Working Group, specially relocated to CB1, the neighborhood that will be most affected by the coming of Fresh Direct to the SBx. I was so disappointed when politicians (many cared enough to attend, thanks) said they were blindsighted by the rapidity of what they characterized as a "Done Deal". As usual,,no one saw the need to involve the community. Citizen voices have been ignored again and again (Jerome Park Reservoir, VCPk Filtration Plant, Yankee Stadium Parks). When will we ever learn? If Bronxites don't unite against this usurping of public shorelines, it will be a stake in the heart of our dream of a contiguous Bronx Waterfront Greenway, including our almost achieved, Hudson River Greenway. ***Mr.I.C. Levenberg-Engel***

[See statement below for my organization's position]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GREENWAY and WATERFRONT ACCESS: Harlem River Yards is essential to a Harlem River Greenway as a necessary Bronx West - East connection from High Bridge and the Harlem River Greenway to the South Bronx Greenway and Randall’s Island. Equitable land use, in accordance with the public trust doctrine, includes meaningful waterfront access and recreational opportunities. We look forward to a community-led development plan that makes efficient use of nearly 100 acres of public waterfront land and incorporates sustainable development, living wage jobs, clean air and waterfront access for all Bronx Residents.

As members of B.C.E.Q. and/or H.R.W.G. we stand united behind our brothers and sisters in South Bronx United! We will take our lead from and plan to work together with our neighbors. Please contact us at harlemriver@bceq.org for more information

From: Under the wire

Please explain the inappropriate content below.

Tweets by @riverdalepress

50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

Riverdale Press