Opinion

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Recent Spike in Shootings

By DAVID GREENE
  For our latest print edition, we asked readers for their thoughts on the recent spike in shootings across the City.   I like this area here in Belmont, and I prefer to do most of my activities here because I don’t feel comfortable where I live. It’s safer in Belmont than it is anywhere else around here. I like to do all my shopping. I even come here to do all my laundry and in the other neighborhood I see a lot of homeless people, and homeless shelters spread all over the Tremont Area and yes, I see crazy


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Silence on Sex Trafficking, Elections 2021, Two Murders in Six Days in 52nd Pct: The Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out Now!

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Dear Readers,   Hope you’re well. As if we hadn’t enough to contend with already, what with the ongoing pandemic, a global recession, stifling humidity, a rise in gun violence, and random shark-sightings in New York City, it seems we’re also set to be hit with the tail end of Tropical Storm Isaias later this evening, August 3, so batten down the hatches, hang tight, and check out this year’s ninth and latest edition of the Norwood News.   Following the arrest earlier this month of Ghislaine Maxwell on charges relating to human trafficking, which she denies, our cover


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Volunteers of America Receive $30M To Run Two Bronx Domestic Violence Shelters

By AURÉOLE RIBES  
  Volunteers of America – Greater New York (VOA–GNY) announced on July 13 that it will receive $30 million from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) over five years to take over the running of two domestic violence shelters in the Bronx starting on Oct. 1. VOA–GNY is an affiliate of VoA, a national, faith-based human services non-profit helping individuals and families in need through social service programs.   The two shelters will serve different purposes. The first, Victory I, will be a 120-bed emergency shelter for critical and acute domestic violence situations, and will provide housing to


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South Bronx Student Wins National Scholarship

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Waly-Meissa Ndiaye is a teenager from the South Bronx. On July 22, it was announced that he was one of five students from New York City-area schools selected to receive a $10,000 college scholarship as a 2020 Milken Scholars program recipient (NYC Scholars) for his academic achievements and his service to the community. A former student at Bronx High School of Science, Ndiaye is a Gates Scholar, QuestBridge College Prep Scholar and AP Scholar with distinction.   “I’m thankful and feel very fortunate to become a part of the Milken Scholar community,” he said. “In just a few weeks, I’ve


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Op-Ed: Financial Focus, Will Working-from-Home in Your Underwear Become A Unionized Thing?

By PROFESSOR ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA PFA
In the 1980s, the world was introduced to the word “entrepreneurship”. In simple terms, it’s the world of self-employment. By the 1990s, many people had entered the world of entrepreneurship, believing that self-employment would be better than working for Corporate America.   Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was estimated that 13 percent of businesses owners in the United States were self-employed. Now that we know that COVID-19 is going to be part of our lives for a long, long time, a debate is underway within Corporate America that could shake up our new normal (once again), and dramatically affect our


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Six Bronx Schools Close, Late Night BBQs Rage, and Shelter Residents Move to Times Square: The Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out Now!

By Síle Moloney
Dear Readers, I hope you’re all safe, and surviving the current heatwave! On July 19, it reached 98 degrees in parts of the City. With the hot weather set to continue through the rest of the week, it’s really important for everyone, especially our elderly residents to stay cool and hydrated. Check out some of the tips we published from the American Heart Association on how to manage the heat and protect hearts.   With my sincere apologies for the delay, I confirm that this year’s eighth and latest edition of the Norwood News is out now. Our cover story


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on this Year’s Rise in Complaints Over Illegal Fireworks

By DAVID GREENE
In our latest print edition, we asked readers for their thoughts on this year’s rise in complaints over illegal fireworks in the neighborhood and across the City.   I still hear some every now and then. I still hear a few going off mainly at night but sometimes you don’t know if it’s a gunshot. It’s a crazy neighborhood out here – just got to be safe, but I like fireworks, but it’s over now. I think it was because of the COVID, because if this didn’t happen, the police would have been on it more. Last year it wasn’t


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More Overdose Deaths in Bronx Than In Any Other County; Substance Use Treatment Programs In Danger

By Nickolaus Hayes
What Happens when Substance Use Treatment Programs Can No Longer Stay Afloat? Emergency funding could be needed to keep substance use treatment programs in operation as some governments continue to shut down their communities. The Trump administration has repeatedly cited the possible rise of overdoses and suicides when calling for states and businesses to re-open. However, only a hundredth of one percent of the nearly $2.5 trillion was dedicated to mental health and substance use treatment.   Many treatment centers, drug courts, and recovery programs have been forced to close, or they had to scale back during the shutdown. Many


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