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Minority-owned firm uses city program for affordable housing project
Posted: Updated:A new affordable housing building is coming to the Bronx with the help of a city program that intends to give minority-owned businesses a leg up.
Robert Horsford, president of the black-owned Apex Building Group, was raised in the Bronx and says the project on Fulton Street is special to him.
"To have the opportunity to work on a project that we can provide affordable housing to this community has been an excellent opportunity," he says.
That opportunity is partly made possible by Emerging Developer Loan Fund, a city program aimed at helping minority- and women-owned business enterprises, also known as MWBEs. It gives MWBEs access to a city pool of $70 million, with Apex receiving $1.2 million to kick-start the project.
The project will have 25 affordable units -- eight for homeless veterans, 12 for low-income occupants, four for moderate-income tenants and a "super's unit."
The project is expected to be completed in June 2019.
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Report: Co-op City water has among highest lead levels in NYC
Report: Co-op City water has among highest lead levels in NYC
Co-op City tap water has among the highest rates of lead throughout the five boroughs, according to a New York City Independent Budget Office report released Tuesday.
Co-op City tap water has among the highest rates of lead throughout the five boroughs, according to a New York City Independent Budget Office report released Tuesday.
Forecast: More showers into Wednesday
Forecast: More showers into Wednesday
Weather
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Community development organization holds annual job fair
Community development organization holds annual job fair
A community development organization held its 16th annual job fair Tuesday to connect kids to top high schools throughout the city.
A community development organization held its 16th annual job fair Tuesday to connect kids to top high schools throughout the city.
Man indicted in killing, dismemberment of Lisa Marie Velasquez
Man indicted in killing, dismemberment of Lisa Marie Velasquez
The man accused of killing Lisa Marie Velasquez and dismembering her body was indicted today.
The man accused of killing Lisa Marie Velasquez and dismembering her body was indicted today.
Heavy rain, flooding hit the Bronx
Heavy rain, flooding hit the Bronx
Heavy rain fell throughout the Bronx on Tuesday.
Heavy rain fell throughout the Bronx on Tuesday.
Police seek man who tried to burn down Wakefield deli
Police seek man who tried to burn down Wakefield deli
Police are looking for a suspect who was caught on camera trying to burn down a Wakefield deli.
Police are looking for a suspect who was caught on camera trying to burn down a Wakefield deli.
Police: Man killed by hit-and-run driver
Police: Man killed by hit-and-run driver
A bus driver was struck and killed Tuesday by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx, police say.
A bus driver was struck and killed Tuesday by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx, police say.
Sources: 1 dead, 2 others injured after Parkchester fire
Sources: 1 dead, 2 others injured after Parkchester fire
Sources say one person died and two others were injured after a fire early Tuesday morning at a Parkchester home.
Sources say one person died and two others were injured after a fire early Tuesday morning at a Parkchester home.
Guide: National Voter Registration Day
Guide: National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
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Scenes after Bill Cosby's sentencing in Pennsylvania
Scenes after Bill Cosby's sentencing in Pennsylvania
Bill Cosby is taken away in handcuffs after being sentenced to 3-10 years in his sexual assault retrial at the Montgomery County Courthouse on September 25, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found guilty.
Bill Cosby is taken away in handcuffs after being sentenced to 3-10 years in his sexual assault retrial at the Montgomery County Courthouse on September 25, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found guilty.
Photos following the sentencing of actor/comedian Bill Cosby on Sept. 25, 2018. Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.Photos following the sentencing of actor/comedian Bill Cosby on Sept. 25, 2018. Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.Boogie Down Bites Photos
Boogie Down Bites Photos
From pizza to chopped cheese sandwiches and the Bronx salad, News 12 brings you Boogie Down Bites!
Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
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.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in 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. 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.
70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
2018 Stadium Tours
2018 Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
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.
