UPDATE Bronx Community District 7 Residents Disappointed with Delays in CB7 Parks’ Budget Requests

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) Parks committee spent much of their September meeting discussing the district’s needs from a parks, recreation and cultural affairs perspective, in preparation for the City’s budget discussions next year. Since many of CB7’s capital and expense requests previously submitted last year to various city agencies have been pending for several years, some residents voiced their concern and frustration at the delays in actioning those requests.

52nd Precinct Clergy Council Hosts Breakfast in Norwood

By ARIEL PACHECO

The 52nd Precinct Clergy Council hosted a Breakfast on Aug. 22, at St. Brendan Church in Norwood.

Wakefield Library Gets Funding of $360K for Infrastructure and ADA Upgrades

By ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and District 11 City Council Member Eric Dinowitz were at New York Public Library’s Wakefield branch on Sept. 3 to present a check for $360,000 for infrastructure upgrades and increased accessibility for people with disabilities.

Local Youth Choirs Invited to Submit Entries to Perform on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” Broadcast

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU are offering an exciting opportunity for a local youth choir this holiday season. Starting today, Sept. 17, and continuing through Oct. 13, choral groups are invited to visit nbcnewyork.com/choir or telemundo47.com/choir and submit an entry for this year’s Star Choir competition.

South Bronx: Angellyh Yambo Foundation Partners for Back-to-School Giveaway

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY

A back-to-school giveaway was held at La Central YMCA on Saturday, Sept. 7, in partnership with the Office of the Bronx Borough President, the Angellyh Yambo Foundation, Metroplus Health, RomoGIS, The Hub Third Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) and the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau. Families were invited to bring along their kids for a day of fun, games, and of course a backpack giveaway to coincide with the start of the school year.

NYC Culture Commissioner Seeks Bronx Creatives for Paid Role to Review Arts Grant Applications

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Laurie E. Cumbo is appealing to the NYC creative community for help finding Bronx creatives to fill a panel who will review funding applications for cultural projects.

Op-Ed: Historic Ruling for People with Disabilities

By REGINA MARTINEZ-ESTELA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made disability rights history, releasing a highly anticipated final rule implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which will prove to be a powerful tool in fighting discrimination based on disability in healthcare and human services. It is significant news, especially after more than 40 years of advocacy by the disability community to secure greater protections.

Annual Bronx Anti-Bullying Resource Fair Returns

By EMILY SAWAKED

On a sunny July 17th, the Bronx office of New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) hosted its 6th annual Anti-Bullying Resource Fair on 137th Street and Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven. NYPCC is a non-profit, community-oriented, mental health organization operating across New York State, offering several services to the community, mostly centered on therapy and counseling for those of all ages. This year marks its 50th annivesary.

Bronx River Swims Expose Potential Danger to Kids

By DAVID GREENE

Having been informed of apparently unsupervised swims by children and teens in the Bronx River over the last several years, Norwood News can confirm that groups are indeed swimming in the river.