Pastor Moves on From Transitioning Norwood Church

In a move announced on the Norwood News’ Facebook page, Pastor Bob Rainis left Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Epiphany (known as Epiphany Lutheran Church) in early March, just as the church was in the midst of its own transition.

Longtime Mosholu Rabbi Hershel Schacter Dies

Rabbi Hershel Schacter, the longtime leader of the Mosholu Jewish Center on Hull Avenue, died on March 21 at the age of 95.

Biz Beat: Center Opens Up to Community With Easter Egg Hunt

Tender Tots Child Care Center at 3322 Decatur Ave. in Norwood for an Easter egg hunt. The afternoon’s activities were focused on the children. However, the underlying purpose of the event was connecting with community.

Biz Beat: Kosher Deli Comes to Norwood

Michael Kravitz, who you will find behind the new deli counter at MD Café on Jerome Avenue, says he will stack his Kosher-style roast beef and pastrami up against anyone, including a certain famous spot on the Lower East Side.

Op-ed: Cluster-siting is a Community Killer

The New York Times recently featured an article on cluster-siting, a controversial city program aimed at housing the homeless that impacts the Bronx in a disproportionate manner. It’s time to rethink this old problem. And as one seeking to serve the public in City Council, it’s time to formulate a public policy solution … smartly and quickly.

Be Healthy: Time to Start Preparing for Spring Allergy Season

An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. More commonly called hay fever, seasonal allergic irritation results in symptoms that include itchy eyes, nose and throat, sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, tearing or dark circles under the eyes. Listed here are some tips to help you reduce the affects of spring allergies.

Op-ed: Why NYPD Needs an Inspector General

In June of 2012, the City Council introduced a bill that would establish the office of Inspector General for the Police Department. The office would oversee the policies and practices of the NYPD and analyze the effect of those policies and practices on civil liberties, among other things. Mayor Bloomberg has expressed serious opposition to the bill, promising to veto the legislation and describing the creation of an Inspector General’s office as mere “politics” that tamper with public safety. The mayor could not be more wrong.

Underdog Candidate in 11th District Hypes Local Endorsement

While Andrew Cohen, the establishment favorite in the 11th District Council race, continues to trot out a cavalcade of endorsements, from the city’s most powerful labor unions to the Bronx borough president, his chief rival, Cliff Stanton, was thrilled to announce the backing of a small political club based in Norwood and Bedford Park.

25-Year-old Winning Money Game in 15th District Race (Corrected)

The race to replace Joel Rivera as City Council representative in District 15, which includes the Fordham-Bedford area, is shaping into the most unpredictable and interesting race in the Bronx this year.