NY Times Editorial Board Weighs in on New Sheridan Proposal, Cites SBRWA Leadership
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
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
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.
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 .
Mayor de Blasio expressly endorses Sheridan Expressway conversion in OneNYC Plan
Mayor de Blasio expressly endorses Sheridan Expressway conversion in OneNYC Plan (PlaNYC update). Read the SBRWA Press Statement, April 23, 2015.