The Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx, long closed, is about to get a new lease on life.
announced Tuesday morning that New York state and city are committing $200 million to jumpstart redevelopment of the 100-year-old building, which as sat vacant for nearly 30 years.
"What could we possibly do here? Let's look at the industries in the future - emerging technologies, sustainable manufacturing, urban agriculture, film and tv production. This has so much potential," Hochul said. "The plan has the potential to create 18,000 jobs for Bronxites, and up to $10 billion in economic impact," Adams said. Some estimates say it could take $1 billion to fully restore. You can email Shosh with Bronx story ideas by
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