In the most hopeful sign yet for residents of Kingsbridge Heights, who have long awaited real momentum behind the redevelopment of the long-vacant, City-owned Kingsbridge Armory, the New York City Council voted “yes” on the latest redevelopment project, “ The Kingsbridge Center ( El Centro Kingsbridge ) ,” on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The news follows dozens of envisioning meetings, surveys, outreach, workshops , several hearings , set-backs , drama and more drama along the way.

Council Member Pierina Sanchez (NY-14), and the city council, joined by other stakeholders, supporters, and elected officials, including Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33), celebrated the vote at City Hall to approve what they described as “a transformat

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