Dear Fellow Readers,

The year’s sixth edition (and my final one as editor-in-chief) of the Norwood News is out with plenty of interesting community news stories to read and share. In a rare instance, which we hope will be a regular thing moving forward, we’ve packed a whopping 32 pages into this community paper! So let’s start with page one!

Our top story focuses continues our look into the changing Bronx political landscape, which shifted once again after Assemblyman Marcos Crespo announced he will not seek re-election for his seat. The story looks at a number of upcoming races, including two involving Community Board 7’s chair and district manager.

Inside the cover you’ll our breakdown of coronavirus, the symptoms, and what Mayor Bill de Blasio has to say to New Yorkers. Reporter Eleanor Decker-Gavin brings you an interesting piece on college students helping to prep taxes for Bronxites. Jose Giralt, meantime, looks into the closing of the Duane Reade in Kingsbridge Heights. Find out what residents have to say about the closure.

The Norwood News also brings you the regular staples–Inquiring Photographer, Neighborhood Notes, and Out & About. We hope these features make you the smartest person in the Bronx.

I’ll have more to say on my departure from the Norwood News, but I’ll say that it’s been an amazing experience running this storied newspaper. It’s been one of the greatest honors of my life.

So check out the latest edition of the Norwood News. Comments are always welcome. Send them to dcruz@norwoodnews.org or tweet directly to me at @CWEBCRUZER. We’re always eager to read them, and sometimes publish them! And don’t forget to vote!

Keep reading!

David Cruz
Editor
Norwood News