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Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Teen Talk

Teen Talk
The 52nd Precinct is inviting children ages 12 to 18 to share their concerns on bullying, gangs, drugs, and domestic violence/teen dating over free McDonalds burgers and fries at a date that’s to be determined. Anyone interested can call the precinct’s Community Affairs Unit and speak to Police Officer Crystal Reveron at (718) 220-5824 for more information and to reserve a spot.

Resource Expo
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., is hosting the annual Resource & Career Expo on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Employers in the retail, manufacturing, security and law enforcement, construction, transportation, administrative, and health sectors will be present. Bring copies of your resume and be dressed appropriately. Pre-registration is required by going to blcannual.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact ceis@nypl.org or call (718) 579-4260.

Bird Walks
Free bird walk tours with guides provided by the New York City Audubon Society and Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy, are scheduled for every Saturday through Nov. 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy. Meet at the VC Nature Center. For more information, contact Joseph McManus at mcmanus638@aol.com. The walks are made possible through a grant by Councilman Andrew Cohen.

Personal Finance Workshop
University Neighborhood Housing Program is sponsoring a free personal finance course dubbed “Getting Ahead Financial Education Workshop” on Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4 and 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Concourse House, 2751 Grand Concourse. Topics include wage garnishment, debt collectors, credit cards, student loans, banking products, retirement, savings and more. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 933-2359. 

Prostate Exam
Montefiore offers prostate exam to men 40 and older regardless of insurance or immigration status at The Tower at Montefiore Medical Park, 1695 Eastchester Rd., Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information and to register, call (718) 405-8076.

IDNYC Expansion
Children as young as age 10 can now apply for an IDNYC, which grants them free one-year memberships at museums, zoos, and theatres, along with discounts on movie tickets, entertainment options, and more. For more information on eligibility criteria, benefits, enrollment centers, and more, visit NYC.gov/IDNYC or call 311.

Free Air Conditioner
Free air conditioners are available to Bronx residents who either receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Assistance (TA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and did not receive an air conditioner by the Home Energy Assistance Program. Income-eligibility requirements also apply. For more information, call (212) 331-3126, or visit the Department of Human Resources Administration at 1932 Arthur Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Commercial Lease Help
Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition offers free legal help to small businesses in negotiating commercial leases with their landlords. Businesses have to be in New York City, must be non-franchise, have a household income below 500 percent of the federal poverty guideline, and have a new or renewal lease. For more information, contact Evy Viruet at (718) 584-0515 ext. 100.

Tenant Support
The Tenant Support Unit, which offers assistance to New Yorkers who may be at risk of displacement or experiencing harassment in zip codes covered under the Human Resources Administration’s Anti-Harassment Protection legal service funding, will be at the following locations and dates: state Sen. Gustavo Rivera’s office, 2432 Grand Concourse on Sept. 18, 21 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Assemblyman Victor Pichardo’s office, 2175 Jerome Ave., on Sept. 13, 20 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and UNHP Refuge House, 2715 Bainbridge Ave., on Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 311.

 

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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