This week we asked readers their thoughts on the sweeping new rent laws passed last week in Albany, and if these new laws will affect and protect local residents. The new rent laws are very good; I mean, rent is too exorbitant now. It’s a serious problem. You need two people, [each with a job], […]
Editor’s Pick It’s My Park Partnerships for Parks presents It’s My Park at Mosholu Parkland’s Welcome Garden, Mosholu Parkway North and Bainbridge Avenue, June 22 from noon to 3 pm. Activities include face painting, storytelling, acoustic guitar music, and planting on the sidewalk gardens. For more information, visit www.partnershipsforparks.org/calendar. Onstage Lehman Center for the Performing […]
“Love your Park” were the three simple words greeting about 40 local residents arriving for an envisioning forum at University Heights Presbyterian Church on June 10. Each resident was armed with concrete plans for the revitalization of the historic Aqueduct Walk, stretching from West Tremont Avenue to Kingsbridge Road and Aqueduct Avenue. The evening was […]
Editor’s Pick Family Fitness Festival The public is invited to a Family Fitness Festival at the Williamsbridge Oval Park on June 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Events include games, yoga, Zumba, fun activities, health workshops, arts & crafts, gifts and prizes (while supplies last), and healthy foods and snacks. For more information, call (718) […]
Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s twelfth edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of great community news stories to dive into. There’s almost something happening in this corner of the Bronx, and we’ve captured a good chunk of it. And as usual, we’ll start with page one! Our front-page story captures the conclusion to […]
Officials with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which included a personal visit from the federal agency’s Secretary, Robert Wilkie, were on hand for a ribbon cutting for two new homes that will house families of wounded or ailing service members at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs in Kingsbridge. A ribbon cutting for […]
The 52nd Precinct Community Council held its annual Fellowship Brunch, recognizing residents and police officers striving to make the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Fordham, and University Heights decent, livable communities. The May 24 event at Monroe College also saw officers from the NYPD’s other divisions—Explorers, Auxiliary, and School Safety—receive accolades. All photos […]
With the unofficial start of summer upon us, we asked readers their plans for the coming summer. I expect to be working, but I will take one month off in July. I will go to the beach; I like to swim. I will spend time with the family, attend some cookouts. I love going to […]
Educational Resource Fair Community Board 7’s Education Committee hosts an Educational Resource Fair on June 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. Events include health, education, and school readiness information, local community resources, along with free entertainment. For more information, call CB 7’s office at (718) 933-5650 […]
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