The Future of the Kingsbridge Armory
March 1, 2010 - As we continue the struggle for living wages and community benefits across New York City, the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance is working hard in the Bronx to ensure sustainable, community-based development. Read more.
KARA Congratulates City Council on Overriding Mayor's Veto
December 23, 2009 - This holiday season, the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA) and the people of the Bronx are celebrating as we've gotten one step closer to achieving a redeveloped Armory that truly benefits the community. In addition, we have successfully ra Read more.
KARA Urges City Council to Override Bloomberg Veto
December 18, 2009 - Calls on Members to Stand by Decision for Responsible Development Read more.
Serrano Praises KARA and Applauds Council Vote on Kingsbridge Armory
December 17, 2009 - Washington, DC -Congressman José E. Serrano praised the efforts of the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA) and applauded Monday's historic City Council vote on the Armory project. By a 45-1 margin, the Council rejected a proposal to redevelo Read more.
KARA Applauds City Council For Promoting Responsible Development In Vote To Reject Related's Plans for the Kingsbridge Armory
December 14, 2009 - Council Votes Down Plans for Publicly Subsidized Development That Lacks Community Benefits Read more.
KARA Joins Bronx Borough President Diaz In Opposing Kingsbridge Armory Agreement
December 11, 2009 - Calls On City Council to Vote Down Publicly Subsidized Development if Living Wage Jobs are Not Included Read more.
THE BRONX NEEDS A RAISE, NOT A LUMP OF COAL!
December 10, 2009 - The Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance today rejected the Bloomberg Administration's l11th hour proposal to gain Council approval for the redevelopment of the Armory because it does not require employers to pay a living wage or include an enforceab Read more.
Religious Denominations Support KARA
December 8, 2009 - Religious denominations are sending in letters of support for KARA's demands to the City Council. Read more.
Media Advisory: Appelbaum and Community Coalition to Weigh-in on Decision About Living Wages at Kingsbridge Armory
December 8, 2009 - To Present Coalition Position on Verdict Regarding Community Benefits in Publicly Subsidized Development Read more.
Working Families Party Backs Living Wage Fight at Kingsbridge Armory
December 3, 2009 - Last night, the Working Families Party threw its weight behind the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance’s demand that the City Council vote "No" on the rezoning and sale of the Kingsbridge Armory until the developer, The Related Compa Read more.
Hopes and Prayers for the Kingsbridge Armory
December 3, 2009 - On Dec. 3, clergy gathered on the steps of City Hall to pray that City Council members see the wisdom and have the strength to reject the rezoning and sale of the Kingsbridge Armory until the developer, The Related Companies, has signed a binding Communit Read more.
City Council to Vote on Armory Wed. Dec. 9th!
December 2, 2009 - The Related Companies have rejected a living wage so we are urging the Council to vote NO. We are asking you to do 3 things Read more.
Living Wages at the Kingsbridge Armory
December 2, 2009 - KARA supports Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz’s demand for a Community Benefits Agreement at the Kingsbridge Armory that includes living wage jobs, a labor peace agreement, and more. Read more.
KARA Responds to Related with the Facts
November 30, 2009 - Related and Deputy Mayor Robert Lieber got an earful from City Council members in support of living wage jobs at the Kingsbridge Armory at the November 17 public hearing of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, The Related Companies' lawyer Jesse Mas Read more.
Living Wage Fight At Kingsbridge Armory Moves to City Hall
November 17, 2009 - Diaz, Appelbaum, and Community Coalition Call On City Council to Reject Related's Development Plans Unless They Sign An Enforceable Community Benefits Agreement Read more.
Community Organizations Throughout New York Support KARA
November 14, 2009 - Sixteen community organizations throughout the five boroughs recently signed a letter which calls for the New York City Council to only approve of the Related Companies' proposed redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory in a Community Benefits Agreement is Read more.
Make Your Voice Heard!
November 12, 2009 - Community members are fighting to win a Community Benefits Agreement at the Kingsbridge Armory. Below are just a few of the many activists who are demanding living wage jobs, healthcare, education, recreational facilities and the protection of local busin Read more.
Diaz, Engel, City Council Members Join Mass Rally for Living Wage Jobs at the Kingsbridge Armory
October 26, 2009 - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz recently affirmed his call for a fair and binding Community Benefits Agreement at the Kingsbridge Armory that includes living wage jobs, first source local hiring, protection of the right of retail workers to join a unio Read more.
New York City Central Labor Council Urges City Council to Approve Prevailing and Living Wage Standards for Kingsbridge Armory
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Living Wage Fight At Kingsbridge Armory Moves to City Council for Final Decision
October 19, 2009 - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA) today to call on the City Council to reject The Related Companies’ application for the rezoning and sale of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx unless the Read more.
Labor Leaders Promote Living Wage
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Strength Grows as Influential Groups Sign KARA Principles
October 7, 2009 - The Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA) is gaining broader support as influential organizations throughout New York City – Sustainable South Bronx, Nos Quedamos and Urban Agenda – recently signed on to KARA's Community Benefit Principles Read more.
Newly Elected AFL-CIO President Trumka Weighs-In For Responsible Development
September 22, 2009 - Joins RWDSU’s Appelbaum and Community Leaders at Kingsbridge Armory in Call for Economic Development that Benefits Working People Read more.
Kingsbridge Armory Evening of Prayer Takes Living Wage Fight to 'Higher Authority'
September 11, 2009 - 17 Bronx Clergy Members, 400 Congregants, Seven Denominations Join Together in Show of Force Read more.
Living Wage Fight At Kingsbridge Armory Moves to City Planning Commission
September 9, 2009 - Coalition Demands Planning Commission Reject Related’s Development Plans If They Do Not Include Enforceable Community Benefits Agreement Read more.
KARA Applauds Bronx Borough President Diaz's Decision to Support Responsible Development at Kingsbridge Armory
September 4, 2009 - Calls on The Related Companies to Sign Strong Community Benefits Agreement that Includes Living Wages Read more.
KARA Joins Bronx Borough President Diaz In Push for High Road Development at the Kingsbridge Armory
August 26, 2009 - Announce Unity on Terms of Community Benefits Agreement that Related Companies Must Meet for Project to Go Forward Read more.
KARA Youth Hold Open Mic Event, Kickoff Armory Prayer Card Campaign
August 12, 2009 - In the shadow of the Kingsbridge Armory, KARA supporters and youth from KARA partner Sistas and Brothas United came together on the evening of August 11th to voice concerns about the daily struggles of life in the Bronx Read more.
KARA Supporters Screen New Documentary and Discuss Campaign
August 6, 2009 - KARA coalition members met Wed., Aug. 5, to discuss, strategize and plan the next phase of the campaign for the responsible development of the Kingsbridge Armory. Read more.
Hundreds Tell Bronx Borough President to Vote "No" On Armory Until Developer Agrees to Living Wage Jobs, Addresses Traffic
July 27, 2009 - Support Builds for High Road Development at the Kingsbridge Armory Read more.
Comptroller Thompson, Elected Officials Support Community Benefits at the Kingsbridge Armory
July 15, 2009 - Joins KARA's Call for Enforceable Community Benefits Agreement that Serves Public Needs Read more.
Bronx Talk
July 6, 2009 - Bronxtalk Read more.