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NY Times Editorial Board Weighs in on New Sheridan Proposal, Cites SBRWA Leadership

sbrwa 2017-07-08T17:28:26-04:00 March 30th, 2017|milestone, Press, updates|

Today, the New York Times Editorial Board weighed in on Governor Cuomo's recent proposal for the Sheridan Corridor. The Editorial Board cited SBRWA's work and included the following quote from SBRWA member Pratt Center's Elena Conte, "If Governor Cuomo wants credit for undoing the legacy of Robert Moses in the South Bronx, he will do that not just by making physical changes, but also by listening to a community that Moses pointedly ignored." To read the entire article, click here.

Governor Cuomo Announces $1.7 Billion Investment for Sheridan Expressway Corridor

sbrwa 2017-09-28T14:13:03-04:00 March 20th, 2017|milestone, Press, updates|

On March 19, 2017, Governor Cuomo announced a $1.7 billion investment in Sheridan Expressway Corridor that will include converting the Sheridan Expressway to a boulevard and direct access for commercial traffic into the Hunts Point Peninsula. For more information, read the SBRWA Press Release, March 19, 2017.

SBRWA Brings Together 300 South Bronx Youth to Celebrate State Funding for Transformation of Sheridan Expressway by Planning for New Boulevard

sbrwa 2016-05-16T16:51:05-04:00 May 16th, 2016|Press, updates|

On Friday, May 13th, SBRWA members brought together 300 South Bronx youth to celebrate Governor Cuomo's announcement that the NY State Budget will include funding for the conversion of Sheridan Expressway into a neighborhood-friendly boulevard. The summit engaged young people with interactive workshops and participatory planning exercises to envision the future of the neighborhood made possible by conversion. To learn more about the event, read the SBRWA Press Release, May 13, 2016.

Assembly Member Marcos Crespo and Teamsters 202 President Daniel Kane Call on State Government to Build the Hunts Point Ramps in the South Bronx.

sbrwa 2016-04-08T13:36:40-04:00 March 25th, 2016|Press|

Assembly Member Crespo, Teamsters 202 President Kane Call on State Gov. to Build the Hunts Point Ramps. Read about it in Crain's New York .

Delegation of Bronx elected officials pens letter to Governor Cuomo in support of moving the TIGER Study recommendations forward.

sbrwa 2015-11-21T11:05:19-04:00 April 14th, 2015|milestone, Press, updates|

Delegation of Bronx elected officials pens letter to Governor Cuomo in support of moving the TIGER Study recommendations forward. Read about it in the Bronx Times.

Bikes Connecting Bogota and the South Bronx

sbrwa 2015-11-21T00:05:16-04:00 April 14th, 2006|Press|

From WNYC, Bikes Connecting Bogota and the South Bronx

A Community Plan for Moses’ “Highway to Nowhere”

sbrwa 2015-11-20T23:55:33-04:00 August 18th, 2003|Press|

From the Gotham Gazette, A Community Plan for Moses' "Highway to Nowhere"

Sheridan Road Show Groups: Erase Bronx link and add park

sbrwa 2015-11-21T00:02:48-04:00 November 6th, 2002|Press|

From the NY Daily News, Sheridan Road Show Groups: Erase Bronx link and add park

Boondoggle Highway: $420 million facelift for ‘road to nowhere’

sbrwa 2015-11-20T23:52:58-04:00 October 2nd, 2002|Press|

From the New York Post, Boondoggle Highway: $420 million facelift for 'road to nowhere or view the original print article here.

NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: BRONX UP CLOSE; Sheridan’s Fork in the Road: Either Fix It or Kill It

sbrwa 2015-11-20T23:47:03-04:00 November 11th, 2001|Press|

From the New York Times, read NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: BRONX UP CLOSE; Sheridan's Fork in the Road: Either Fix It or Kill It here.

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