City Council votes for Fordham expansion

The New York City Council voted today to approve Fordham University’s proposed expansion plan. The expansion, which includes a new law school, dorms, parking garages and residential towers, will extend between 60th and 62nd streets and Amsterdam and Columbus avenues. Council member Gale Brewer negotiated some concessions, including reduced heights for Fordham’s new buildings, earlier this month. Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s approval is the final step needed before the 25-year expansion project can go forward, and he is expected to support it. After expanding, the campus, built for 3,500 students, will be able to serve more than 10,000 students.