New Bethany, a nonprofit that serves Bethlehem’s homeless and poor residents, will buy the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem office at Wyandotte Street to expand its office and operations space.

The vote came in the wake of the controversy surrounding a former Parks and Rec employee who was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct.

“It’s also for use by the greater Bethany community,” he said. The new wing, which was constructed east of the existing church, is bright and airy with large windows, light-colored floors ...