The so-called soda tax, which the Paterson administration estimates would add $815 million to the state's badly depleted coffers (and keep NYers healthier) will get another chance at passage in another special legislative session called for Wednesday to deal with the state budget, which is four months late. The measure hasn't fared well in either body of the legislature, but in a press release the Alliance for a Healthier New York says it's glad to see the proposal is "gaining serious momentum." In April, Montefiore Medical Center came out in favor of the tax and the Norwood News had this editorial.
Two barges carried the new Willis Avenue Bridge up the East River this morning.
The Bronx community of Van Nest seeks some respect in a debate over a new school's name.
A quick but punishing storm took its toll on the borough yesterday. The Boogiedowner has a photo of some of the damage in Williamsbridge Oval Park.
Watch BronxTalk tonight for discussion of the proposal to eliminate the Sheridan Expressway.
We'll have the 5th in a series of questions and answers for candidates in the 33rd Senate District up shortly.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Bronx News Roundup, July 26
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