PS/MS 95: Staying the Course for Brighter School Days

PS/MS 95, the Sheila Mencher School, is nestled in the shade of the huge welcoming trees on Hillman Avenue just south of Van Cortlandt Park. Principal Serge Marshall Davis, who is beginning his ninth year as head of the school, has been recognized on both the State and Federal level for his work. During his tenure he has implemented award winning programs and opportunities for student growth and expression at the school. Despite the many changes with the New York State Standardized exams, the school has maintained its Good Standing status on the New York State Accountability report. PS/MS 95

By PS 94x STAFF

Diane DaProcida-Sesin is beginning her 11th year as principal of PS 94x, the Kings College School in Norwood. Our campus includes two full-service buildings providing educational services to more than 1200 students and their families. We believe in the transformative power of education; our community works together as a collaborative team to uphold this mission throughout the year. Since 2013, our school has exceeded the New York City average for Middle School Readiness. Students are involved in meaningful New York State Common Core aligned curricula in English Language Arts and Math. The New York State Standards are used to develop

By DAVID CRUZ

In a rare reversal, a Bedford Park landlord has halted a process to convert a significant portion of their seven-story building into a shelter, a win for tenants who are celebrating with cautious optimism.

Recent Gang Arrests Shed Light into Allure of Gang Culture

By JASMINE GOMEZ This summer’s arrest of 14 individuals related to the “Blood Hounds” gang, have raised concerns about the prevalence of gang activity in the Kingsbridge/Bedford Park community.

Neighborhood Notes

Education & Resource Fair Learn about free computer and ESL classes, NYCID registration, citizenship applications, health insurance, and more, at the free Community Education & Resource Fair on Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. For more information, call (718) 579-4244. Free Curb Your Dog Signs Free “Curb Your Dog” signs are available to homeowners and building superintendents at Community Board 7’s office, 229A E. 204th St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule a pickup, call (718) 933-5650. Daycare Provider Workshop NYC Small Business

In a penultimate hurrah for the summer weekends, neighborhood kids are encouraged to run, hop and build up those muscles at a Summer Sports Jamboree at the Williamsbridge Oval this Friday. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the sports extravaganza will host a bevy of activities for children ages 6 to 17, with organized basketball, volleyball, soccer and lacrosse games available for young people. For spectators, arts and crafts activities and face painting will be available. Blending exercise and fun, the event is some of many events closing out the unofficial end to the summer before children head back to

By WILLIAM MATHIS & DAVID CRUZ

Buzz is brewing over the Kingsbridge National Ice Center project developers in talks with a brewery company, according to sources familiar with the talks. The Jonas Bronck’s Brewing Company, named after the eponymous founder of the Bronx, has been holding quiet talks with KNIC developers in bringing a beer company to the Armory. Two high-ranking sources from separate local government offices, confirmed the talks with the Norwood News. Developers and brewers have not publicly spoken about this potential venture inside the cavern-like Armory, standing vacant for more than 20 years. Developers won the contract in 2013, and have since moved

By DAVID CRUZ

Community Board 7’s handpicked appointees for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center’s Community Advisory Council have been removed by the presiding CB7 chair, which included a previous CB7 chair and another who ran against her in June. The timing came days before the full CAC was to hold its first meeting. The unilateral decision came last Friday. Adaline Walker Santiago, chair of CB7, informed members of the decision, citing stipulations in the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), which allow the sitting CB7 chair to decide who will be on the panel. The original CAC members–Paul Foster, Lowell Green, and William Francis–were replaced by

The Norwood News has upgraded its website, following several weeks of brainstorming, trial and error, and tinkering. Some of the bigger revisions to the site include a slider window prominently featuring the latest news stories impacting Norwood News’ coverage area, which primarily includes Bedford Park, Kingsbridge, Fordham, and University Heights. “The community newspaper had long sought to convert the existing site, which leaned towards a blog format, to a more traditional news website look,” said David Cruz, editor-in-chief of the Norwood News, who collaborated with his website designer, Neil deMause, to bring the site to life. The truest change can