Seven Bronx council members back City of Yes zoning overhaul despite mixed local support

Seven of the nine city council members who represent districts in the Bronx voted Thursday to approve Mayor Eric Adams' controversial “City of Yes” zoning proposal that reforms the city’s decades-old zoning ordinance.The plan passed 31-20 in the City Council, with amendments addressing public concerns over housing affordability, infrastructure and parking mandates.The seven Bronx council members who backed the plan were Amanda Farías, Kevin C. Riley, Pierina Ana Sanchez,