“Operation Padlock” in Action in Norwood

By DAVID GREENE

Two businesses with shady pasts located on East 204th Street in Norwood reopened to cash in on the legalization of marijuana. However, both stores appear to have been targeted by law enforcement as part of the new “Operation Padlock to Protect” mission.

Norwood’s Nicky’s Coffee Shop to Reopen Sal’s Pizzeria in Sept

By DAVID GREENE

Longtime residents and visitors to Norwood were surprised to see the iron rolldown gate permanently shut at the popular Sal’s Pizzeria on Bainbridge Avenue, when the business quietly closed after more than 40 years in the community.

Norwood: Movies in the Park after Dark Kicks Off in the Oval

By ARIEL PACHECO

Dozens of residents from Norwood and Bedford Park of all ages gathered at the Williamsbridge Oval Track and Field in Norwood on July 10 to watch the Pixar movie, “Finding Nemo,” kicking off the “Movies in the Park after Dark” summer series which will be running in the Oval throughout the summer.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Attempted Assassination of Former U.S. President Donald Trump

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Norwood: Police Appeal for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Norwood on Wednesday, July 17.

Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Group of Six for Robberies in Norwood, Allerton, Olinville & Longwood

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photo who are being sought in connection with a Bronx robbery pattern traced across the neighborhoods of Norwood, Olinville, Allerton, and the vicinity northwest of Longwood.

North Central Bronx Hospital Unveils New Community Mural

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

The management and employees of NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) joined artist Sophia Victor for the unveiling of a brand new mural entitled Healing Waves, created by Victor and painted on one of the interior, corridor walls of the Norwood-based hospital on June 28.

Bronx River Swims Expose Potential Danger to Kids

By DAVID GREENE

Having been informed of apparently unsupervised swims by children and teens in the Bronx River over the last several years, Norwood News can confirm that groups are indeed swimming in the river.