Fire Devastates Gun Hill Road Building

If you had walked into 66 W. Gun Hill Rd. early last week, you would have seen the aftermath of a disaster — clouds of smoke and dust everywhere, apartments covered in black rubble, and several tenants in the process of moving into emergency housing.

Bronx Brewery Launches Canny Expansion Plan (Plus, where you can find their beer in the Boogie Down)

For two years, the Bronx Brewery has been tapping into the craft beer scene at brew pubs and hip restaurants throughout New York City.

Monroe Graduate Opens Dry Cleaner In Front of Alma Mater

Amauris Jimenez put his studies to real-life use by opening his second dry cleaning store on Jerome Avenue, just across the street from his alma mater, Monroe College.

Q & A: Technology Teacher Talks Chess Program at PS 56

Arafath Kazi, the technology teacher and chess coach for PS 56’s medal-winning chess team — the Norwood Knights — reflects on the team’s success at the 2013 Chess-in-the-Schools Bronx High School of Science Masterminds Tournament and the school’s growing chess program.

Board 7 Hopes to Fill Vacant District Manager Position Soon

The search for a new district manager at Community Board 7 is still on, but board leaders said it will come to an official close soon.

Community Board 7 Chairman Foster Stepping Aside

After serving two terms, Paul Foster, the chairman of Community Board 7, which includes the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights, announced last week at the monthly general board meeting that he will not be running for re-election again.

The Bronx Crime Report: Shootings Pile Up Over the Weekend

The Bronx Crime Report is a regular feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that is published weekly (now on Tuesdays). It includes the latest crime updates, stories and features from throughout the Bronx, plus crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct — Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, and parts of Fordham, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights — as well as links to stats for other Bronx precincts.

11th District Debate Focused on Riverdale Issues

During a calm, thoughtful forum on environmental issues for candidates in the race to replace term-limited Oliver Koppell in the 11th Council District, the focus was on Riverdale.

With Armory Ice Center, Problems Solved

Kevin Parker did not set out to create the world’s largest ice sports complex inside the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. Like any parent, the former Wall Street executive says he just wanted to solve a problem for his kids.