Friday News & Notes is a new regular feature we’re implementing on Breaking Bronx as a way to report news tidbits, preview weekend happenings, and point out some of the stories you may have missed earlier in the week. Like Breaking Bronx, this will be an evolving feature. — “Master carver” Ray Villafane will be […]
As you read this, the Norwood News is being delivered throughout the northwest Bronx neighborhoods of Fordham, University Heights, Kingsbridge Heights, Van Cortlandt Village, Fordham-Bedford, Bedford Park and, of course, Norwood. If you can't wait to pick up your print copy and you have power, read the PDF version online. We've got storm coverage, general election updates (Vote Nov. 6!), Kingsbridge Armory buzz, police-community relations news, our Be Healthy section, new Neighborhood Notes, our guide to free and affordable programs, services and events, the extensive Out & About section, our hyper-local arts, recreation and entertainment listings and more. Enjoy.
listing on our neighborhood-notes/">Neighborhood Notes page. St. Brendan’s Parish, located at 333 E. 206th St., between Perry and Bainbridge avenues, is conducting its annual neighborhood blood drive on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school’s cafeteria.
Out & About: Bronx Day, Poe Cottage Health & Fitness, NY Philharmic in Van Cortlandt Park & More!
Out & About: Free Dance Documentary Screening, Bronx Fashion Week, Walking Tours & More!
Debate over the lack of swimming pools in The Bronx has been raging in recent years, a situation further exacerbated during the pandemic. Frustration was evident during recent summers when, on hot days, long lines were witnessed outside Van Cortlandt Park's renovated public swimming pool, while inside, only half the pool was open for safety reasons amid an ongoing lifeguard shortage.
Out & About: Bronx Week 2024, Herb Walk, Mothers' Day Events & More!
Bronx Community Board 7 board members were the target of a stream of vulgar insults during last month’s general board meeting held at Scott Towers on April 23, when Norwood resident, AJ Ramos, berated the board, using profanities, and alleging they had not addressed matters he had raised at previous meetings.
Out & About: Soccer Tournament, Spring Block Party, Earth Day Events & More!
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