The Norwood News is once again proud to present the latest edition of Bronx Youth Heard, a special publication reported, researched and written solely by Bronx high school students. The students were part of a 12-week program that exposed them to the basics of journalism, the mechanics of writing and the empowerment of civic mindedness. Our instructor, Katina Paron, worked closely to harness their talents, which are here for Norwood News readers to see. Before we close, we want to thank several folks: Councilman Fernando Cabrera and former Councilman Joel Rivera for allocating the funds needed to keep the program running, Hostos Community College for offering us the space free of charge, the Mosholu Preservation Corporation for allowing the Norwood News to produce the publication, and lastly the students for producing fine content. So take a look at what some of our student journalists have written and post your thoughts!
Confessions of Teenage Shopaholics: Reporter Shanna-Kay Griffiths explores teens use of money, and the compulsions all teens face when confronted with the latest sneakers or the flashiest hair styles. Read all about it here.
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emorial Tees Sweep Bronx Schools: How do you memorialize a love one? In this story by reporter Liz Guevara, teens have shown love and support in creative ways, namely so-called memorial T-shirts that pay tribute to those who’ve passed. Read Liz’s story, and who she spoke to here.
Hunts Point In The Spotlight: With crime a major problem in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, some building owners have decided to shine light on the issue by hoisting several floodlights atop their buildings. Reporter Jacqueline Ortiz explores speaks to neighbors who weigh in on the move. Read all about it here.
And that’s the latest edition of Bronx Youth Heard. Be sure to check back in a few months for the next edition produced by some young fine writers in the Bronx. If you have a candidate you feel works for the program, email David Cruz at dcruz@norwoodnews.org or call 718-324-4998.
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Welcome to the Norwood News, a bi-weekly community newspaper that primarily serves the northwest Bronx communities of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham and University Heights. Through our Breaking Bronx blog, we focus on news and information for those neighborhoods, but aim to cover as much Bronx-related news as possible. Founded in 1988 by Mosholu Preservation Corporation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Montefiore Medical Center, the Norwood News began as a monthly and grew to a bi-weekly in 1994. In September 2003 the paper expanded to cover University Heights and now covers all the neighborhoods of Community District 7. The Norwood News exists to foster communication among citizens and organizations and to be a tool for neighborhood development efforts. The Norwood News runs the Bronx Youth Journalism Heard, a journalism training program for Bronx high school students. As you navigate this website, please let us know if you discover any glitches or if you have any suggestions. We’d love to hear from you. You can send e-mails to norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org or call us anytime (718) 324-4998.
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