NYC DEP Buys Old Bowling Alley

The following story appeared in the Journal News on December 29, 2008.

NORTH CASTLE - The hulking old bowling alley that has marred the view from Route 22 for years will be torn down within six months now that New York City has purchased the property from local developer Michael Fareri.

Later, if plans pan out, a wetland restoration will be attempted on the almost 7-acre property off Old Route 22. The property, formerly Armonk Bowl, is part of the drainage area of the Kensico Reservoir, which holds drinking water from upstate on its way to millions of households in Westchester and New York City, and the city Department of Environmental Protection is buying up land to protect the water quality.

We're quite sure that Supervisor Berman is rejoicing over this "Victory." However, did the town really win? It lost an ideal site for a new supermarket and millions in tax revenue. Time will tell.