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Neighborhood Notes

Open House
A meet and greet event with officers of the 52nd Precinct takes place June 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the stationhouse, 3016 Webster Ave. Children are encouraged to come to the free event and take advantage of rock wall, a hot dog stand, and try out some officer equipment. For more information, call (718) 220-5807.

Rent Freeze Meeting
A Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) workshop will be held on June 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Serviam Gardens, 323 E. 198th St. Those eligible may be able to receive a rent freeze, and can receive help completing their applications and collecting all documents needed for this program. Seniors must be at least age 62 or disabled, have a household income of $50,000 or less, and pay more than a third of their monthly income on rent. Section 8 recipients don’t qualify. For more information or to RSVP, call (718) 933-2539.

NYC School Directory
The 2017 New York City High School Directory, a booklet profiling 160 high schools in the Bronx, is available online at http://on.nyc.gov/1TTBWs9 or by going to a Family Welcome Center, 1 Fordham Plaza, 7th floor, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. It’s also available in seven languages. For more information, call (718) 741-8495.

Reduced Parks Fees
As of June 1, annual membership fees for New York City Parks recreation centers for U.S. veterans and people with disabilities has been reduced to $25. Fees for seniors and young adults remain at $25, free for under age 18, and $100 to $150 for adults.

Alternate Side Suspension
Alternate side parking will be suspended June 12 and 13, though meter rules will remain in effect, in observance of the religious holiday of Shavuot.

Community Improvement Grants
In Our Backyards, a non-profit, is asking residents of Claremont, Hunts Point and Morrisania to submit ideas for programs to improve their communities. Winners will receive matching grants, crowd funding, and help carry out their projects. The deadline for the contest is Aug. 1 and applications can be found at ioby.org/healthy.

DreamYard Art Center Programs
DreamYard’s Art Center Programs, 1085 Washington Ave., ground floor, include free art and digital media classes, free on-site college advising and an alumni network that presents opportunity for paid employment. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 588-8007 ext. 219.

CityParks Seniors Fitness
Seniors ages 60 plus can join Van Cortlandt Park’s free fitness programs which include walking, free tennis lessons, and yoga, through June 10. Equipment is provided. For more information and event details, call (718) 760-6999.

Free Tenant Legal Advice
NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera, 2432 Grand Concourse, suite 506, 5th floor, hosts tenant specialists on Tuesdays (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and free legal services for Housing Court cases for tenants who seek help with apartment issues including repairs, eviction, and Housing Court. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (718) 933-2034.

MMCC Programs
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers free programs for out of school youth ages 16 to 24, a food stamp assistance program, English as a Second Language, and Mosholu Day Camp. For more information, or to donate, call (718) 882-4000 or visit www.mmcc.org.

Welcome to the Norwood News, a bi-weekly community newspaper that primarily serves the northwest Bronx communities of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham and University Heights. Through our Breaking Bronx blog, we focus on news and information for those neighborhoods, but aim to cover as much Bronx-related news as possible. Founded in 1988 by Mosholu Preservation Corporation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Montefiore Medical Center, the Norwood News began as a monthly and grew to a bi-weekly in 1994. In September 2003 the paper expanded to cover University Heights and now covers all the neighborhoods of Community District 7. The Norwood News exists to foster communication among citizens and organizations and to be a tool for neighborhood development efforts. The Norwood News runs the Bronx Youth Journalism Heard, a journalism training program for Bronx high school students. As you navigate this website, please let us know if you discover any glitches or if you have any suggestions. We’d love to hear from you. You can send e-mails to norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org or call us anytime (718) 324-4998.

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