The discussion never seems to end. On Sunday there was an article in the Journal News featuring the debate over the future of downtown Yonkers. The discussion was the second of 2 public hearings on the project's(The $1.6 billion Struever Fidelco Cappelli redevelopment plan of Downtown Yonkers) draft environmental impact statement. There were over 70 Yonkers residents who attended the hearing to voice their concerns. There were 2 residents featured in the article. Donna moved to Yonkers when she was 2 years old and hasn't moved since, Michelle moved to … (1 comments)
yonkers waterfront: Downtown Yonkers - Just a Little a Delay
- 05/05/08 03:11 PM
We are almost there... Yonkers residents will get an additional 2 1/2 weeks to comment on the Struever Fidelco Cappelli $1.6 billion redevelopment plan of Downtown Yonkers. This plan entails the development of over 500 acres of the city. The goal is to reposition Yonkers as a regional destination, employment center and vibrant urban environment. AMAZING! Mayor Phil Amicone doesn't seem to be too happy with the delay by the City Council. The mayor had called for the City Council to move on the project "as quickly as possible". I agree... City Council President Chuck Fresnic hopes the delay will give American Sugar Rifining … (0 comments)
yonkers waterfront: Yonkers Is Going Green!
- 04/20/08 12:21 PM
No its not Saint Patrick's Day! Beginning this weekend Yonkers kicked off its first annual Green Week celebration. This event will last until next Sunday April 27th. Some of the highlights will include a blessing of the Hudson River on Tuesday Morning and a tour of the Hudson River aboard New York Water Taxi on Thursday evening at 6pm. The program is organized by the City Council's Green Policy Task Force. Marcia Bystryn, president of the Manhattan-based non-profit PlanNYC2030 for New York City, has great confidence in Yonkers abilities to become environmentally friendly and says "Yonkers with its major redevelopment effort, has a particularly good opportunity to … (0 comments)
yonkers waterfront: Yonkers Landowners Demand a Fair Shake!!
- 04/02/08 08:15 AM
The proposed Struever Fidelco Cappelli redevelopment of Yonkers' downtown/waterfrontdistrict has caused sellers of commercial property in that zone to be a bit unrealistic in there pricing. Peter G. Klein, vice president of Fidelco Realty Group, said the developers have the property deals in place for the first phase of the $1.56 billion project but are assessing other sites for future development. Will Yonkers stubborn landowners prevent future development in the area? One land owner was quoted to have asked for $2 million for .75 acres of land on Warburton Ave that lacked water views. CRAZY! Klein was also quoted he was unwilling to pay … (1 comments)
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