Elections 2022: Jessica Altagracia Woolford Runs on Working Families Party Ticket in General Election

  The following story was first published on June 26, 2022, by Norwood News ahead of the June 2022 Democratic Primary for Assembly District 81, when Jessica Altagracia Woolford ran, ultimately unsuccessfully, in that primary race against incumbent assemblyman, Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81). Altagracia Woolford is currently running for office in the upcoming general election […]

Elections 2022: John Zaccaro Jr. on Quality of Life, Housing & Education

  In the upcoming general election on Nov. 8, voters of Assembly District 80 will decide who best represents their interests in Albany. Running for the seat on behalf of the Democratic Party is a former A.D. 80 male district leader, John Zaccaro Jr., who served in the latter role from 2018 to 2020. If […]

Bridge & Street Closures, Roadworks & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from Oct 28 to 2024

Editor’s Note: We’re waiting on details of Halloween street closures and will update this story as soon as we receive further details from City officials. For those attending New York’s 49th Annual Village Halloween Parade on Monday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m., please refer to the route map here. Please also check out our article […]

UPDATE City Council Approves Redrawn Maps dated Oct. 6 Submitted by NYC Districting Commission

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sent a letter on behalf of the council to New York City Districting Commission chair, Dennis Walcott, on Thursday, Oct. 27, notifying the commission of the council’s acceptance of the proposed district maps [dated Oct. 6] without objection. The proposed maps will now go to the city clerk […]

New WIC Center Opens in East Tremont as Bronx Continues to Lead in Food Insecurity

Public Health Solutions (PHS), a Manhattan-based 501C corporation opened a new Neighborhood WIC center in the East Tremont section of The Bronx on Wednesday, Oct. 26. According to PHS representatives, the aim of the center is to connect women, infants, and children (WIC) in the surrounding community with government health and nutrition assistance.    The grand […]

UPDATE Benjamin Franklin Reform Dems Will Consider Endorsing 2023 District 11 City Council Primary Candidates

The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club (BFRDC) has announced that it will “discuss and decide whether to endorse a candidate for the 2023 11th district City Council [Democratic] primary election.”   A representative for the Kingsbridge-based club said that if the club decides to go ahead with this proposal, club members will vote on any […]

Neighborhood Notes: Free Mammogram Screenings, Free English Classes, Public Safety Meeting & More!

NYC Department of Buildings After Hours Do you have questions about a building project? Drop by NYC Department of Buildings After Hours event to chat one-on-one with DOB experts for solutions and guidance on your project every Tuesday night! When you need straight answers to your buildings-related questions, sometimes it is better to talk with […]

Bridge & Street Closures, Roadworks & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from Oct 21 to 2024

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from Oct. 21 through 2024.   Bronx Halloween Parade, Saturday, Oct. 22 At the discretion of NYPD, due to the formation of the Bronx Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 22, […]