Bronx Music Teachers Look to Take $20,000 Grant a Long Way

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

This was music to these young teachers’ ears. The next generation of young musicians from the Bronx is getting a $20,000 grant from Edenwald-based Teddy Cars. The automobile dealership on Boston Road announced it is distributing the funds equally among 10 school music programs. The Teddy Cars Bronx Music Program is a year-long campaign aimed at providing funds to a diverse group of school music programs in the borough, where funding for music programs is sorely needed. The money couldn’t come sooner for Bronx teachers, who already envisioned what they plan to do with the funds. Travis Washington is a

Extra! Extra! Bronx Local Lobbies for Newspapers Across School System

By DAVID CRUZ

The availability of school newspapers across the the New York City system are spotty at best, with just a handful of them publishing a weekly or monthly publication. For Dawn Hunter, a Riverdale resident who teaches at City College Academy of the Arts in the Inwood section of Manhattan, the creation of a paper used as a tool for understanding media literacy in her English class made sense. It became an instant hit. “We want the kids to have a voice, and we also want them to deepen their thoughts and have them speak out and seek the truth,” said

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s twenty-second edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community news stories to read and share. We have 28 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on what’s happening at Bronx Community Charter School on Webster Avenue. There, students took on an ambitious project to understand the neighborhood of Norwood, the players and the issues. Read about one student, Blessing Owusu, who delved deeply into the controversial topic of gentrification. It’s a true story of the power of community

At Bronx Community Charter School, a Question: "What Does Norwood Mean to You?"

By DAVID CRUZ

In the space of six weeks, Amanda Vasquez, a seventh grader at Bronx Community Charter School (BCCS) learned that pigeons are vital to Norwood’s ecosystem, especially near Tracey Towers. Inban Devadoss and Grace Ildefonso, second grade students at BCCS, familiarized themselves with A&A Grocery at East 204th Street, learning that the 24-hour deli’s marquee dish is its bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. Inban took what he learned a step further, proudly showing off replicas of the deli’s bacon, egg, and cheese meal and Goya cans on display using Model Magic Clay, visualizing his takeaways. For BCCS, the study served as

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s twenty-first edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community news stories to read and share. We have 24 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on a fatal police-involved shooting, with a sergeant from the 52nd Precinct shooting a driver during a traffic stop that spiraled out of control. Now the family of the deceased driver, Allan Feliz, is suing. Read why the attorney for the family believes they have a case. Inside the cover you’ll read a

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s nineteenth edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of interesting community news stories to read and share. We have 28 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on two more Legionnaires’ cases popping up at Tracey Towers. The New York City Health Department is now collecting water samples as part of the city Health Department’s investigation. Reporter Jose A. Giralt continued his coverage with a meeting urging residents to heed the city’s advice. Inside the cover you’ll read Michael

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s eighteenth edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of interesting community news stories to read and share. We have 28 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, capturing all kinds of stuff. We’re actually veering from our page one, and moving to page two! Our other top story focuses on a Legionnaires’ scare impacting Tracey Towers. The New York City Health Department is now investigating how the bacteria caused two residents to contract the disease. Reporter Jose A. Giralt stopped by a meeting to get a complete breakdown. Back

By KATIE PANCZNER

With the school year in full swing, parents may be wondering how to keep kids nourished during the school day and after school. Providing your child with healthy snacks is an excellent way to keep them focused and full throughout the day. A healthy snack can include foods from all five food groups—fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy—to give children the energy they need between meals. Snacks can provide a great energy boost between meals and supply important vitamins and minerals. With a bit of planning and a little creativity, you can offer kid-friendly snack ideas that can please even

The Norwood News stopped by Wakefield on Aug. 30 for a back-to-school event complete with a backpack giveaway to local students ahead of the Sept. 5 start of public schools. Check out these photos by Miriam Quinones.