The Best of 2007 In The Bronx
All things considered, 2007 wasn’t the worst of times for the Bronx, and there were some high spots that came close to making it the best of times.
So herewith, a final look at some of the major and minor stories of the year that was, and let’s hope it’s all uphill in 2008.
Development - and some growing pains
Filtration flap - That controversial giant underground water filtration project in Van Cortlandt Park continued to grab headlines, starting the year with the winning bidder pulling out of the project, a water leakage problem and cost overruns tripling the price and sending it up to an estimated $3 billion.
Play ball - Work was well underway for a new Yankee Stadium due to open April 2009, but not without continuing debate - about just how much replaced parkland will actually be green, to parking garages with controversial financing and the possibility they will wind up playing a role in Mayor Bloomberg’s Manhattan congestion pricing scheme.
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