Thursday, November 1, 2012 • The RIVERDALE REVIEW
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Compromise reached on lost parking spaces at skate rink By MIAWLING LAM Officials at the Van Cortlandt Park ice skating rink will ask to sequester just three metered parking spaces along Broadway to create a designated drop-off zone. Van Cortlandt Park manager Margot Perron revealed concessionaire officials would ask for three spaces to be utilized instead of the eight spots originally flagged. Rink officials are looking to lodge a street activity permit application in order to create a temporary drop-off area for cars
Montefiore to expand to new East Bronx facility By MIAWLING LAM Montefiore Medical Center has inked a deal to lease a new 11-story building at the Hutchinson Metro Center. The 280,000-square-foot building, under construction by Simone Development, is touted as a state-of-the-art facility that will revolutionize healthcare. Montefiore Medical Center president Steven M. Safyer said the proposed building will integrate technology and allow professionals to provide care without the need for hospitalization. “This new tower will allow Montefiore to bring the health care of tomorrow to our patients here in The Bronx,” he said in a statement. “We are reshaping outpatient care and establishing leading practices that provide Montefiore’s world-class treatments through multidisciplinary teams at a hospital without beds.” The new building will include an ambulatory surgery center, an advanced imaging center, an onsite laboratory and pharmacy, and primary and specialty care practices. Officials said the tower is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2014. Published reports indicate Montefiore will invest $142.3 million to build out the premises and that the facility could create more than 500 jobs. According to terms of the agreement, Montefiore will initially lease the building for 16 years, with the option to extend the lease or purchase the property. Simone Development president Joseph Simone said: “We are very mindful of the health care industry trends driving demand for high-quality medical office space. “The needs of hospital systems have shifted significantly in recent years, and Simone Development is a leader in helping the medical profession to navigate this new landscape. “We’re thrilled to be expanding Montefiore’s presence here at Hutchinson Metro Center.”
Riverdale Y offers afterschool sports The Riverdale Y Sports and Recreation department is offering many new afterschool classes for chlldren ages 3 to grades 6. Some afterschool sports include ultimate Frisbee, soccer for grades 1-2 and grades 3-6, sports sampler, a new class to introduce a variety of sports, basketball for grades 1-2 and Grades 3-6. Flag football and mini golf. For our younger children, the Y offers preschool soccer and basketball for ages 3-5 on Sundays. Also for the younger ones, the Y offers gymnastics on Wednesday at 3:30pm and Thursday at 3:30pm. For more information regarding any of these programs, contact Yudi Davis at 718-548-8200, ext. 240. The Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue.
and buses arriving at the rink. The drop-off zone would also include a small area spanning roughly two car lengths that is currently designated a no-parking zone. In a brief phone interview on Friday, Van Cortlandt Park ice rink project manager Ronald Kraut confirmed the downward revision. “It’s as few as three now, which I think is good,” he said. “We’re still hoping to do this through a street activity permit. It’s easy to do, and it’s not complicated.” Historically, locals in Riverdale have fought against the loss of any spaces—regardless of the total number and justification—because street parking is
so scarce. But last month, CB8 traffic and transportation committee chair Daniel Padernacht conceded the proposal was the best solution, considering the circumstances. “Nobody likes giving up parking spaces, but they’re going to have to do something and provide for drop-offs and pick-ups,” he said. “Residents always respond negatively to a loss of spots. However, given the project, they may view safety at the site as more important.” The application is subject to approval from the mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office, which is the agency that typically issues permits for street fairs, festivals,
block parties and greenmarkets. While recommendations will be sought from Community Board 8 and relevant agencies, including the New York City Police Department, Department of Sanitation, Department of Transportation and Department of Buildings, a single person—the SAPO director—will decide whether the application is ultimately approved or denied. Meanwhile, Kraut said construction on the $600,000 rink is progressing steadily and that the facility is slated to open on Monday, November 19. According to the 15-year license agreement, the rink is permitted to operate during the entire winter season from, October 15 through March 30.
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