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Stories by Edition: June 17, 2010 (16 Stories)

U-Heights Church Rebounds After Arson, But More Work Left To Do - Last Saturday, parishioners of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church congregated for mass inside the church's cathedral for the first time in three months. The mass marked a major step toward recovery for a University Heights institution that was sent reeling after a fire, which investigators say was the result of arson, destroyed the church's vestibule on March 5. | Read the Story

Man Arrested in Kingsbridge Hts. Shooting - Police say they have arrested at least one of the men responsible for murdering a longtime Bronx cab driver and father of three who lived in North Fordham. | Read the Story

White House 'Drug Czar' Visits the Bronx - The director of the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy visited the Bronx on June 7 to officially launch a new nationwide anti-drug youth campaign.

R. Gil Kerlikowske, who serves in the Obama administration as the 6th ever "drug czar," went on a tour, visiting a nearby community garden and stopping off at one of the Bronx's most notorious drug-ridden areas-a neighborhood in Fordham-Bedford Park. | Read the Story

Candidates Scramble for Signatures - Since June 8, state legislators and those hoping to unseat them have been busy gathering signatures from registered voters in their districts. | Read the Story

Prescription Help on Way - The Bronx Medicare recipients who may be falling into the prescription drug "donut hole" will be receiving help to plug the nearly $2,000 gap in coverage. | Read the Story

Txt Ur Councilman - Now when you want to contact Councilman Fernando Cabrera, who represents parts of University Heights, Kingsbridge Heights and Mt. Hope, you can avoid the phone calls and just text him. | Read the Story

Monte Kids Hospital Recognized - For the third consecutive year, the Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) has received national recognition for its excellence in U.S. News & World Report's 2010-2011 edition of "Best Children's Hospitals." | Read the Story

Public and Community Meetings - | Read the Story

Editor's Note Concerning 33rd Senate District Race - The campaign for State Senate in the 33rd District is important to Norwood News readers because the district covers all of the neighborhoods we serve. And you only have to look at the lingering and painful budget crisis in Albany to understand that one state senator can make a very big difference. | Read the Story

Pioneering Pastor, Organizer Moves On After 15+ Years - On Sunday, May 30, Pastor Katrina Foster's last Sunday at the Fordham Lutheran Church, more than 100 people turned out for a long, loud and joyful service. Foster's infectious energy, enthusiasm and warmth were very much on display that morning. During a performance by the choir, she could be seen bobbing her head vigorously, clapping her hands, and singing along, a huge smile spread across her face. | Read the Story

Two Local Ballplayers Drafted - Two former Monroe College baseball players are headed to the pros. The Oakland Athletics drafted former Monroe Mustangs shortstop-turned-pitcher Jose Macias in the 18th round and the Arizona Diamondbacks selected pitcher Victor Lara in the 34th round of the Major League Baseball draft last week. | Read the Story

Big Bellies, Big Environmental Boost - While walking along Jerome Avenue, one might notice this rectangular-shaped double bin on the southeast corner of Jerome and Gun Hill Road, standing beside a mailbox.

Meet the Big Belly. | Read the Story

Green Business Summit Set For June 25 - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the Bronx Green Business Summit on Friday, June 25. The summit will be held at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 3901 Fieldston Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature remarks from business executives and government agencies, as well as breakout sessions on various environmental initiatives. The summit will be addressing the benefits of environmental awareness in the workplace and the value of green business. The Bronx Green Business Summit, co-sponsored by the Bronx News Network, is now accepting free registration online at www.bronxgreenbusiness.com. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, call Angela Boston, (212) 289-8506, ext. 305. | Read the Story

Out & About - A listing of arts, entertainment and recreational activities for all our readers in the Bronx and beyond. | Read the Story

Neighborhood Notes - A listing of programs, services, events and announcements for all our readers in the Bronx and beyond. | Read the Story

Discovery Students Sowing Seeds for the Future - The perimeter of Steve Ritz's classroom at Discovery High School is consumed by sprouts, vegetables, and flowers that grow in pots, and on walls.

What began here as a simple science experiment has grown into a gardening phenomenon that is opening doors and eyes. It has led to a school-wide lesson in healthy eating and, ultimately, to Ritz's students getting certified and employed as green technology workers. | Read the Story