Latest Digital Digital of the Norwood News Is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ The digital edition of the Norwood News, covering the northwest Bronx and its surrounding communities, is now available here on www.norwoodnews.org. We start with turmoil within a sprawling cooperative off West Fordham Road that’s reached its zenith after a group of shareholders gathered to oust the current Board of Directors. Accusations fly all over the place with this story. Next, the Norwood News has a feature that jumps on the Bronx political coverage—The Bronx Beltway. We highlight several stories swirling around the Bronx political sphere and provide anecdotal analysis. The newest just launched. Expect more in the

Neighborhood Notes

Flea Market Needs Donations The Bedford Mosholu Community Association Flea Market is soliciting donations for new and used (excluding clothing) items. Donations can be brought to the B.M.C.A. office at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. South, Apt. B1-Lobby Floor, on Feb. 18 and 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Feb. 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and March 4 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more information, call (718) 367-2230. Free Tax E-Guide The Financial Advisors Group is offering a free tax preparation guide available in electronic form throughout tax season. To obtain a copy, email the Financial Advisors Group at advisorsgroup@ymail.com.

by DAVID CRUZ The latest edition of the Norwood News is out with news you can use. It’s been an interesting two weeks compiling relevant stories for the northwest Bronx, and here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find: – Thousands of tenants are fuming over a rise in a lack of heat and hot water in their building owned by the same firm, The Related Cos. Find out what both sides have to say in this battle that’s just heating up. Editor’s Note: A fact-finding forum sponsored by Community Board 7 and the neighborhood’s elected officials will be held tonight, February 5 at

The Norwood News trudged out of the Keeper’s House to log the week-long snow removal efforts by residents and city employees. A collection of these photos can be found on our Facebook page. Take a look, “like” them and tell your friends about them!

Last Day to Sign Up For Bronx Youth Heard, A Free Journalism Workshop

We’re making our last-minute push for students interested in journalism and writing to sign up for Bronx Youth Heard, the free after school program that empowers students to get their names out there. We are a 12-week workshop that teaches Bronx high school students the fundamentals of journalism, building critical thinking and writing skills. The application deadline to sign up is today, January 29, and we are welcoming to all Bronx high school students ages 14-18. Classes are held each Thursday (minus holidays) from February 5 until the middle of May at Hostos Community College. The program involves attending the

By DAVID CRUZ At an upstairs office just below a mechanic shop on Broadway, Katherine Broihier looks ahead. The yearly calendar out of the way, Broihier’s focus turns to a light fixture project for Broadway. The project, one of many for 2015, will likely be accomplished by her and her alone.

Bronx Bracing For 2015 ‘Historic’ Blizzard

By David Cruz The relatively dormant winter is slated to unleash a record snowstorm along the tri-state area, and the Bronx is no exception.

Neighborhood Notes

Donate Blood St. Brendan’s Church will host its annual Day After the Super Bowl Blood Drive on Feb. 8 at the St. Brendan’s School cafeteria, 268 E. 207th St. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 881-5313. Clothing Drive Winter clothes are needed for victims of a fire at 3971 Gouverneur Ave. Jackets, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, and other basic necessities are needed. Items can be dropped off through Jan. 28 at three locations: Community Board 8, 5676 Riverdale Ave., Suite 100; 50th Precinct, 3450 Kingsbridge Ave.; and Engine 81, 3025 Bailey Ave. For more information,

by David Cruz The latest digital edition of the Norwood News is now available to read and share with your friends. Check it out via your smartphone or the convenience of your home. Our second edition of the year features surprising news from developer Mark Stagg, owner of The Stagg Group. The cat was let out of the bag this week when we learned the large-scale developer recently purchased a trio of new properties along Webster Avenue, complementing the other three Stagg properties slated to open. Find out which deeds Stagg took over along the burgeoning corridor The Stagg Group has purchased