Bedford Park Resident Receives B.S. in International Transport & Trade

By ARIEL PACHECO

Keri Ann Campbell, a former resident of Bedford Park, received her B.S. in International Transport and Trade from SUNY Maritime on May 24.

Queens Woman Charged with Immigration Scam Stealing $73K from Bronxites of Caribbean Descent

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, July 31, that a Queens woman has been charged with defrauding ten Bronxites of Carribbean descent out of $73,000 by promising to improve their immigration status.

City Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30

By SÍLE MOLONEY

“World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” is marked on July 30. According to the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (MOEDGBV), human trafficking is the use of power and control to force, trick, or coerce someone into engaging in providing labor or services, which can include commercial sex.

Op-Ed: Prioritizing Minority Mental Health

By ANGELA HANSON

Throughout July, during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to acknowledge the health disparities that exist within communities as it relates to the use of tobacco products. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), smoking is more highly prevalent in adults with mental health conditions than those without.

UPDATE Bedford Park Gets a Clean Up!

By EMILY SAWAKED

For the fourth year in a row, the Sanitation Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), in conjunction with the New York Yankees and the Office of the Bronx Borough President, is hosting its annual Bronx Summer Clean-up series.

Neighborhood Notes: Air Quality Advisory, Dining Out NYC Deadline, Blood Drive & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Missing People, Dining Out NYC Deadline, Blood Drive & More!

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.

Belmont: Two Moped Riders Sought for Firing Shots in the Vicinity of a Schoolyard

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two people fired shots in the vicinity of a schoolyard at East 180th Street and Prospect Avenue in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Friday, July 12, police said.

Health Check: Don’t Let Summer Heat Slow Down Your Exercise Routine!

By CLAIRE GARON

Summer means pools, beaches, and cookouts, and too often, boredom and TV. However, summer can be an amazing time to get fit, without the stressors of school and homework. Why not take the opportunity now to explore the options for gym membership and start a healthy summer routine. One option is Planet Fitness, which is offering teens aged 14-18 the use of the gym for free until Aug. 31.