Officials call for revitalization of East Tremont park
Posted: Updated:Officials are calling on the city Parks Department to revitalize part of an East Tremont park that has been vacant for nearly 50 years.
The section has been vacant since 1969, when it was the old Bronx Borough Hall.
City Councilman Ritchie Torres is urging the Parks Department to reinvest in the area with new programs or a recreation center, calling the space a blank canvas.
"I feel like this could be an opportunity to create a community space," he says.
Anyone wishing to help out can send a proposal to the Parks Department by Nov. 13.
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NY Auto Show: DSNY goes green
NY Auto Show: DSNY goes green
The New York City Department of Sanitation is showing off some of its eco-friendly efforts at the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is showing off some of its eco-friendly efforts at the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is showing off some of its eco-friendly efforts at the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan.
Bronx students drive electric car for driver's ed class
Bronx students drive electric car for driver's ed class
The city's 500th electric car charging station was unveiled Wednesday to some Bronx high schoolers who are learning to drive electric vehicles for their driver's education class.
The city's 500th electric car charging station was unveiled Wednesday to some Bronx high schoolers who are learning to drive electric vehicles for their driver's education class.
The city's 500th electric car charging station was unveiled Wednesday to some Bronx high schoolers who are learning to drive electric vehicles for their driver's education class.
Goya donates 100,000 pounds of food to New York families
Goya donates 100,000 pounds of food to New York families
Goya has donated 100,000 pounds of food to the New York City food bank to be distributed to families in need, officials say.
Goya has donated 100,000 pounds of food to the New York City food bank to be distributed to families in need, officials say.
Concourse Village residents concerned about holes in asphalt
Concourse Village residents concerned about holes in asphalt
Some residents say curbside hazards in Concourse Village are a growing problem.
Some residents say curbside hazards in Concourse Village are a growing problem.
Scientists: Euthanized whale was not in good health
The chief scientist of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society says the whale euthanized off the waters of Orchard Beach on Sunday was not in good health.
The chief scientist of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society says the whale euthanized off the waters of Orchard Beach on Sunday was not in good health.
Herring released into Bronx River for repopulation
Herring released into Bronx River for repopulation
About 400 alewife herring were released into the Bronx River to speed up their repopulation process.
About 400 alewife herring were released into the Bronx River to speed up their repopulation process.
About 400 alewife herring were released into the Bronx River to speed up their repopulation process.
Community garden revamp in works at Marble Hill Houses
Community garden revamp in works at Marble Hill Houses
A New York City man has turned his green thumb toward revamping a community garden at the Marble Hill Houses.
A New York City man has turned his green thumb toward revamping a community garden at the Marble Hill Houses. Juanli Carrion and the community organization Outer Seed Shadow raised $11,000 and mobilized residents of the area to help out. The 11 planned plant bends will represent the 11 buildings in the housing complex, even mimicking the layout. Construction begins next week and is expected to end by May 6.
A New York City man has turned his green thumb toward revamping a community garden at the Marble Hill Houses. Juanli Carrion and the community organization Outer Seed Shadow raised $11,000 and mobilized residents of the area to help out. The 11 planned plant bends will represent the 11 buildings in the housing complex, even mimicking the layout. Construction begins next week and is expected to end by May 6.
Residents: City's $39M project to replace water pipes causing parking issues
Residents: City's $39M project to replace water pipes causing parking issues
Some residents in Norwood say the city's $39 million project to replace aging water pipes in the Bronx is causing parking issues.
Some residents in Norwood say the city's $39 million project to replace aging water pipes in the Bronx is causing parking issues.
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Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
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#N12BX: Series finale of ''Scandal''
#N12BX: Series finale of ''Scandal''
The hit TV show "Scandal" on ABC aired its final episode last night bringing an end to the show's six-year, seven-season run.
The hit TV show "Scandal" on ABC aired its final episode last night bringing an end to the show's six-year, seven-season run.
NYC students protesting gun violence expected to walk out of class
NYC students protesting gun violence expected to walk out of class
Hundreds of school walkouts are expected to take place across New York City Friday.
Hundreds of school walkouts are expected to take place across New York City Friday.
Funeral service held for man fatally shot by police
Funeral service held for man fatally shot by police
Funeral services will be held Friday for a man fatally shot by police in Brooklyn.
Funeral services will be held Friday for a man fatally shot by police in Brooklyn.
Boogie Down Bites: Ceetay
Boogie Down Bites: Ceetay
An Asian-fusion restaurant is attracting customers with a signature dishes' big taste and style in the Bronx.
An Asian-fusion restaurant is attracting customers with a signature dishes' big taste and style in the Bronx.
Forever Family: Miracle and Dillon
Forever Family: Miracle and Dillon
There are thousands of kids in New York City looking for permanent homes.What's Going On: April 21-22
What's Going On: April 21-22
There's plenty of fun things to do in the Bronx.
There's plenty of fun things to do in the Bronx.
Report: NYCFC eyes Harlem River for new stadium
Report: NYCFC eyes Harlem River for new stadium
The New York City Football Club may move out of Yankee Stadium and onto its own turf in Mott Haven.
The New York City Football Club may move out of Yankee Stadium and onto its own turf in Mott Haven.
The New York City Football Club may move out of Yankee Stadium and onto its own turf in Mott Haven.
Tech Check - April 19, 2018
Tech Check - April 19, 2018
Tech Check for Thursday, April 19, 2018.80th District special election candidates lay out agenda
80th District special election candidates lay out agenda
The two candidates vying to represent the 80th District in the state Assembly spoke with News 12 before next week’s special election.
The two candidates vying to represent the 80th District in the state Assembly spoke with News 12 before next week’s special election.
The two candidates vying to represent the 80th District in the state Assembly spoke with News 12 before next week’s special election.
The two candidates vying to represent the 80th District in the state Assembly spoke with News 12 before next week’s special election.
Word on the Street: Cursing
Word on the Street: Cursing
News 12 asked residents if they use colorful language when they're stressed out or frustrated.
