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.

Child Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest Back at Church

By DAVID GREENE

A week after paramedics transferred a 2-year-old girl who the FDNY said had suffered a cardiac arrest to hospital during a church service in Kingsbridge Heights, the pastor of Iglesia Cristiana Tabernaculo de Gracia [The Christian Church of the Tabernacle of Grace] told Norwood News that the child was doing fine and was back at church.

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.

UPDATE Norwood: Police Said 33-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Has Been Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said a 33-year-old man from Norwood who had been reported missing has been located.

Tenants and Elected Officials Gather To Protest Housing Conditions at Tracey Towers

By ARIEL PACHECO

Around 50 frustrated tenants joined local elected officials for a rally outside Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers on Saturday, June 15, to protest what they said are poor living conditions in the 871-unit housing complex. Residents say they have been grappling with a slew of problems like frequent water leaks, a significant rat infestation, and perpetually malfunctioning elevators for a number of years.

Fordham Manor: Man Shot in Vehicle by Scooter Rider on East Fordham Road

By DAVID GREENE

A 25-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being shot inside his vehicle following an apparent traffic collision on East Fordham Road in Fordham Manor earlier this week police said.

UPDATE Williamsbridge: Man Critical after being Run Over by Vehicle on East Gun Hill Road

By DAVID GREENE

An unidentified man remains in serious condition after being struck and pinned under a vehicle on East Gun Hill Road, between Webster Avenue and the Bronx River Parkway on the border of Norwood and Williamsbridge.

Wakefield: Two People Injured following Residential Fire, Five Households Assisted by Red Cross

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two people suffered minor injuries after a residential fire broke out in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, FDNY officials said.

Ocasio-Cortez Campaign Workers Ratify Strongest Union Contract Yet

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Workers for “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress” announced on June 10 the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. They said the wall-to-wall bargaining unit, represented by the Campaign Workers Guild (CWG), includes all non-managerial staff, including employees in part-time, hourly, and full-time roles.