Bronx veteran housing development gets OK from community board
Posted: Updated:Community Board 12 voted in favor of a proposed veteran housing development in the Bronx.
A total of 16 board members voted in favor of the development to be built at the Mueller building on Nereid Avenue while two voted against it and six abstained from voting.
The proposal plans to house 90 homeless veterans in studio apartments.
However, people in the area say they are concerned about the size of the shelter.
The site of the development is only a few blocks away from Anna's Place, where Ana Charle, the director of another homeless shelter was shot and killed by a former resident in 2015 .
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Proposed plan to turn abandoned building into supportive housing moves forward
Proposed plan to turn abandoned building into supportive housing moves forward
A proposal to turn an abandoned building in Wakefield into supportive housing will move forward after the local community board voted 16-2 in support of it Thursday.
A proposal to turn an abandoned building in Wakefield into supportive housing will move forward after the local community board voted 16-2 in support of it Thursday.
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Bronx Community College hosts Kids Comic Con
Bronx Community College hosts Kids Comic Con
Bronx Community College hosted the 12th annual Kids Comic Con today, where kids were encouraged to express their own creativity.
Bronx Community College hosted the 12th annual Kids Comic Con today, where kids were encouraged to express their own creativity.
Police: 24-year-old man found dead in West Farms
Police: 24-year-old man found dead in West Farms
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
Residents get closer to U.S. citizenship during free clinic
Residents get closer to U.S. citizenship during free clinic
Volunteer lawyers helped dozens of New Yorkers Saturday get one step closer on their path to U.S. citizenship during a free naturalization clinic in Downtown Brooklyn.
Volunteer lawyers helped dozens of New Yorkers Saturday get one step closer on their path to U.S. citizenship during a free naturalization clinic in Downtown Brooklyn.
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Community summit held to discuss opioid addiction
Community summit held to discuss opioid addiction
A community summit was held today at the Metropolitan College of New York to discuss how residents of the Bronx can take action against the opioid crisis that's sweeping the nation.
A community summit was held today at the Metropolitan College of New York to discuss how residents of the Bronx can take action against the opioid crisis that's sweeping the nation.
'Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo' event kicks off to celebrate wildlife
'Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo' event kicks off to celebrate wildlife
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
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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.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
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
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.
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
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: Baseball stadiums
Guide: Baseball stadiums
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
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 SummerStage Festival lineup
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.