Gibson Hails Bronx “Borough of Opportunities” in First State of the Borough Address

  The following is an extended version of the story which appears in our latest print edition.   Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, the borough’s 14th president, delivered her first State of the Borough address in sparkling attire at Manhattan College on Wednesday, March 1, outlining the accomplishments of her administration during 2022 and […]

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 […]

UPDATE Elections 2022: Aug. 23 Primary Election Night Unofficial Results

After the polls closed on Tuesday, Aug. 23, on the second of two separate Primary Election Days held in 2022, due to redistricting, New York City Board of Elections released the initial, unofficial results in the congressional and State senate races, based on the majority of returned poll site scanners, which cover both early votes […]

UPDATE Out & About: B.R.A.G. Basketball Tournament, Zumba for Seniors, Woodwind Quintet on Van Cortlandt Museum Lawn & More!

Editor’s Pick District 14 Bronx Council Member Pierina Sanchez and anti-gun violence interrupters, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), a program of the Good Shepherd Services nonprofit, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) are hosting a single-round basketball tournament on Saturday, Aug 6 at noon at P.S. 279, 2100 Walton Avenue, in Fordham Heights to celebrate […]

UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning & Flood Advisory for Monday, July 25, until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 25 until 1.15 p.m. for The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens in New York, and for Essex, Southern Bergen, Northern Union, Eastern Passaic, and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. It has also issued a flood advisory which is in effect until 8 p.m. […]

UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Thursday, July 21 until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 21 until 8 p.m. for The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan Southeastern Bergen and Southern Westchester and a severe flash flood warning until 6 p.m.   NWS said a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. on July 21 for The Bronx, Manhattan […]

UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm & Flood Warning for Monday, July 18 until 6 p.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 18 until 3.30 p.m. for The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan Southeastern Bergen and Southern Westchester and a severe flash flood warning until 6 p.m.   The thunderstorm was located over Riverdale / Norwood in The Bronx around 3.05 p.m. and moved east at 30 […]

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: “Test & Treat” Mobile Clinics, City Redistricting Hearings, August Primaries & More!

Norwood News Hiatus  Norwood News is usually on hiatus for a few weeks in August. However, due to the primaries being split over two dates this year, we will likely go on hiatus some time after the August 23 primary Election Day. The exact dates are still to be confirmed and will be shared with […]