In Stretch of Two Decades, BX Sports Builds Apparel Empire

By JEROME GUN HILL BID

The Cafaro Brothers—Alberto, Vincenzo and Angelo—is also the team behind BX Sports, a sneaker and lifestyle apparel retailer found across the Bronx, including the Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District. Since 1997 the trio has been hard at work building a sneaker and style empire across the Bronx. BX Sports is a “true family business” with the three brothers at the helm supported by their sister and mother. For Alberto, “family is what makes the engine run.” When Alberto’s brother Vincenzo first decided to open up a sneaker store he was just 22 years old. At the time, the brothers

Norwood’s Graffiti Fighter Turns Attention to Domestic Violence

By SHA-NIA ALSTON

Heather Guerino and her husband Sirio are well known for cleaning up graffiti in Norwood. Now Heather is taking on a new cause by advocating for domestic violence survivors, and putting greater attention toward the issue. “I am on the frontline of this issue because I am working with parents that have gone through domestic violence situations,” Heather said. She even mentioned still seeing the effects of abuse on men and women who are no longer with their abuser. Heather’s advocacy was inspired by the tragic story of Lisa Marie Velasquez, a young woman from the Bronx who intended to

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

Financial Empowerment Part of the Solution (POTS) will host a series of personal finance workshops at 2759 Webster Ave., second floor, at the 2 p.m. on the following dates: how credit works on Nov. 8; and banking on emergency savings and connecting food and finances workshop on Nov. 15. Sessions include free drinks and snacks. For more information, contact hesteban@potsbronx.org or call (718) 220-4892 ext. 135. Literacy Fair The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore hosts a literacy fair on Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring book giveaway offers for children under age five, registration for a New York

Editor’s Pick Free Films at NYPL People of all ages are welcome to visit the New York Public Library to enjoy the following free films: “Casablanca,” – Nov. 9, and “Rebel Without a Cause” – Nov. 16, both at 2:30 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., for adults. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. “Dumbo,” – Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., for teens/young adults. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” – Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s twenty-second edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community news stories to read and share. We have 28 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on what’s happening at Bronx Community Charter School on Webster Avenue. There, students took on an ambitious project to understand the neighborhood of Norwood, the players and the issues. Read about one student, Blessing Owusu, who delved deeply into the controversial topic of gentrification. It’s a true story of the power of community

Opinion: A Love Letter to the Bronx Should Serve as an Inspiration

By DAVID CRUZ

For anyone who hasn’t had the chance to catch HBO’s documentary, The Bronx, USA, I have two words: see it. For 90 minutes you’ll be spellbound by the essence of the Bronx, captured beautifully in this dazzling documentary that follows famed Seinfeld producer George “Georgie” Shapiro, and his Bronx buddy Carl Golub, who travel back to Norwood, embracing its halcyon past. The documentary is a parallel story of sorts, with a portion of the documentary dedicated to Shapiro’s adolescent days in Norwood (strangely, the neighborhood isn’t referred to as Norwood, but “the neighborhood”) and the other to a group of

At Bronx Community Charter School, a Question: "What Does Norwood Mean to You?"

By DAVID CRUZ

In the space of six weeks, Amanda Vasquez, a seventh grader at Bronx Community Charter School (BCCS) learned that pigeons are vital to Norwood’s ecosystem, especially near Tracey Towers. Inban Devadoss and Grace Ildefonso, second grade students at BCCS, familiarized themselves with A&A Grocery at East 204th Street, learning that the 24-hour deli’s marquee dish is its bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. Inban took what he learned a step further, proudly showing off replicas of the deli’s bacon, egg, and cheese meal and Goya cans on display using Model Magic Clay, visualizing his takeaways. For BCCS, the study served as

By NATALIE MIGLIORE of WFUV

When Gun Violence Becomes Personal The Norwood News, in partnership with WFUV radio and BronxNet Television, presents a five-part series on the impact gun violence has had on Bronx neighborhoods and the people who live in them. Shootings across the Bronx have increased so far this year, with 156 reported cases where a gun went off versus 148 shootings at the same time last year, according to NYPD statistics. The alarm on gun violence has sounded, and advocates have heard it, working toward the common goal of reducing gun violence. Some have never met, yet their lives have been changed

Inquiring Photographer: Democratic Presidential Debate

By DAVID GREENE

This week we asked readers their thoughts on the most recent Presidential debate and whether the current format with 12 candidates is the most effective. Well, in my opinion, none of them have a chance against Donald Trump. I feel that they’re coming up with things that are going to be so expensive for the government, it will bankrupt the country. And now they’re coming up with this inquiry about impeachment … There’s never going to be an impeachment, it’ll never happen and he’s going to win in 2020. Tony Apospolos Bedford Park It’s too soon to assess all of the