Neighborhood Notes: Annual Autism Walk, Housing Lotteries, Spend the People’s Money & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Mosholu Parkway Elevator Installation Update

By SÍLE MOLONEY

As reported in November 2023, plans to install the long-awaited elevators at Mosholu Parkway subway station, located at the border of Bedford Park and Norwood and which serves the 4 line, finally started to take shape in December 2022, when MTA officials said its board approved two contracts to advance ADA upgrades to the NYC Transit system under a public-private partnership (P3) delivery model, including Mosholu Parkway station.

Update on Ad Hoc Weekend 4 Train Suspended Service

By SÍLE MOLONEY

As reported, due to required track maintenance, there has been ad hoc suspended weekend service at certain Bronx subway stations serving the 4 train and D train in recent months.

Two Entrances to Norwood-205th Bainbridge Avenue Station Closed for Stairway Repair Work

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Straphangers entering or exiting the Norwood-205th Subway Station, serving the D train will notice that two of the four entrances to the station are now covered by a construction shed as repairs to the entrance stairways are underway. The project is expected to be completed by July, according to NYC Department of Transportation.

Three E-Bike Fires reported in The Bronx in 12 Days

By DAVID GREENE

FDNY officials confirmed three e-bike fires broke out across the borough in the first 12 days of May. An FDNY spokesperson told Norwood News an e-bike fire was reported at 11.49 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, when firefighters were called to 2105 Ryer Avenue in Fordham Heights, between East 180th and East 181st Streets. The spokesperson said four e-bikes were discovered burning outside the front entrance of the 5-story building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, they said.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Upcoming Implementation of Congestion Pricing

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the soon-to-be implemented ‘congestion pricing’ where drivers of private vehicles will be charged an additional toll when they travel to Manhattan below 60th Street, beginning in June.

University Heights: One Person Hospitalized following Two-Vehicle Collision at West Fordham Road & Sedgwick Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person was transported to hospital following a motor vehicle collision in the University Heights section of The Bronx at the weekend, police and EMS officials said.

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Park Skatepark Reconstruction, OD Prevention Training, Recruitment Drives, Housing Lotteries & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Park Skatepark Reconstruction, OD Prevention Training, Recruitment Drives, Housing Lotteries & More!

UPDATE Second Incident Reported at Spuyten Duyvil Railroad Bridge, Delaying Thousands of Commuters

By DAVID GREENE

For the second time in six days, thousands of Amtrak riders were delayed or left stranded as problems were reported at the Spuyten Duyvil Railroad Bridge that connects The Bronx with Inwood in Manhattan, carrying trains over the Hudson River.