Dear Fellow Readers,

The latest edition of the Norwood News, covering the Bronx, is out and packed with plenty of Bronx news coverage. We begin our journey with page one and our front page story.

This one focuses on Jean Hill, the newly voted chair of Community Board 7. The headline says it all: Hill’s stature is risen from her ascension to the role of board chair. Hear what Hill had to say on her expectations from Board members come September.

We then head inside the cover and the local debate on the Specialized High School Admissions Test and a proposal by the de Blasio administration to do away with it. Hear what two local lawmakers, who happen to be specialized high school alum, have to say on whether this proposal can clear the legislature.

Over at DeWitt Clinton High School, reporter Christy Rae Ammons looks into the state’s largest student-run hydroponic farm, which was unveiled early this month. Find out its overall purpose and the number of crops the farm is expected to cultivate.

Reporter Angel Mindanao has an interesting piece on the possibility of an old school wall sign becoming history in the annals of Bronx history. Meantime, reporter Sophia Ebanks has a neat feature story on a so-called Bronx Night Market debuting at Fordham Plaza. It’s something you don’t want to miss.

Speaking of Fordham, the city Transportation Department stopped by Community Board 7 to outline its bike sharing program slated for the neighborhood. Read reporter Jose Giralt’s story. Reporter Martika Ornella has an explanatory piece on the nebulous body known as county committee.

The usual staples of the Norwood News are there, including Inquiring Photographer, Health Check, Neighborhood Notes, and Out & About, all intended to pique your interest and make you the smartest Bronxite in the room.

So check out the latest edition of the Norwood News. As usual, you can send feedback and story ideas to me, David Cruz, at dcruz@norwoodnews.org.

See you next time!

David Cruz, Editor-in-Chief
Norwood News