The new commanding officer of the 52nd Precinct, Deputy Inspector Thomas Alps, told an audience at the latest Community Board 7 general board he would take a bullet for them if need be. “I would give my life for you,” said Alps. “And there’s plenty of police officers in the Five-Two Precinct that would do […]
Heating Assistance Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for older adults and low- and middle-income New Yorkers will be accepted by local departments of social services. Eligibility is based on income, household size and how the home is heated. Residents can apply online at https://on.ny.gov/2Fn062M and mail it to NYC DSS/HRA/HEAP, P.O. Box […]
Editor’s Pick Holiday Tree Lighting Bronx Community Board 7 presents its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Mosholu Parkway Lawn at the intersection of Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue. Featured will be caroling, hot apple cider, holiday cookies, goodie bags giveaway and local elected officials. For more information, […]
Forced to leave his church after 40 years of service to the Bedford Park and Kingsbridge communities after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor decades ago, Bishop John Jenik offered thanks to some 300 supporters who held a rally in his honor–during a video call on a cellphone. Jenik, 74, was removed from […]
Bedford Park Photos Wanted The Bedford Mosholu Community Association is accepting photos of the Bedford Park neighborhood to go with its application to the Historic Districts Council. The application seeks to begin an effort to preserve Bedford Park from further development. Photos can be sent to bedfordmosholu@verizon.net. Canned Food Drive The office of Assemblyman Jeffrey […]
Editor’s Pick Two Free Zingers Coming Up! Bronx Arts Ensemble pianist Pablo Zinger will make two free appearances performing from his Great Mexican Songbook featuring his piano as well as singers as follows: Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. (info: (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org). Nov. 18 […]
Nationally, whether the gains Democrats made in statehouses and in Congress count as a blue wave will continue to be debated in the coming weeks. But here in New York the results are clear: voters are ready for a completely blue Albany. After a decade of playing footsy with the idea – delayed, in part, […]
Past and present faces of the Norwood News came to break bread and hail the paper’s 30-year milestone with a celebration at Lehman College on Nov. 1. The event drew roughly 130 guests to the college’s Faculty Dining Room in the Music Building, which included an awards program and keynote address by Errol Louis of […]
The stunned community on the Bedford Park – Kingsbridge border remain shocked and left with many unanswered questions less than a week after its beloved clergyman, Bishop John Jenik, 74, stepped down as pastor of Our Lady of Refuge Church, after an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor was deemed “credible and substantiated” by […]
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