By DAVID CRUZ 

With the seasons changing hands and temperatures climbing (I also think I heard birds chirping), it’s a good time to head to your local business to pick up the latest copy of the Norwood News. We’ve packed 20 pages of community news you can use in the area, with a crime spike in the 52nd Precinct topping our news fold. Find out what the numbers are and what folks in some of the tougher neighborhoods have to say about the crime trend.

We’re also following some major development news coming out of the Bedford Park/Norwood areas, beginning with The Stagg Group’s purchase of a prime piece of real estate at the corner of Grand Concourse and Van Cortlandt Avenue East.

Veering for more lighthearted fare, the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District wants you to pick a flick for the merchant group’s first ever Movies at Williamsbridge Oval Park sometime during the summer. The BID teamed up with park advocates to make this possible.

We also have you covered on Inquiring Photographer, Out & About and Neighborhood Notes, familiar Norwood News staples. We also offer The Bronx Beltway, which offers a glimpse into the world of Bronx politics.

So share the Norwood News with your friends. If you want to just read it from the convenience of your home, you could always download check out the digital edition. Until next time!