State of Heroin In The Bronx: A Special Report

By David Cruz Nearly fifty people streamed inside a cafeteria at a church basement in the South Bronx for a meeting. Handshakes followed by hugs and kisses opened the gathering that would last ninety minutes.

School Briefs – How to Fix the Cramped Schools Issue

By JANAKI CHADHA The de Blasio administration recently tackled the nagging problem of overcrowded schools, outlining steps that could reverse a trend in District 10, a northwest Bronx district that’s home to mobile classroom trailers.

Neighborhood Notes

Best Libraries Nominations Nominations by the public for the second annual NYC Neighborhood Library Awards run until Dec. 12. The five best libraries win $20,000 each. Nominations can be submitted at www.nyclibraryawards.org. Domestic Violence Legal Outreach Legal services for domestic violence victims is available on Monday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the office of Councilman Andy King, 940 E. Gun Hill Rd. Attorneys with the Urban Justice Center will advise victims about family law, child support, custody, visitation rights and orders of protection. Reservations are required. For more information, call (718) 684-5509. Veterans Food Drive Non-perishable

Public & Community Meetings

COMMUNITY BOARD 7 will meet Nov. 18 at the Bedford Park Senior Center, 243 E. 204th St at 6:30 p.m. CB7 committees are held on the following dates at the board office, 229A E. 204th St., at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted: Traffic & Transportation meets on Nov. 13; Environment & Sanitation on Nov. 17; Health & Hospitals on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Housing/Land Use & Zoning on Nov. 19; Education/Libraries & Youth Services on Nov. 20; Parks & Recreation on Nov. 24; and Senior Services on Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 933-5650. THE

Out & About – Fun With Holiday Trains

Editor’s Pick NYBG Holiday Train Show See twenty miniature trains zigzag and snake along replicas of familiar New York City landmarks at the 23rd annual New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show from November 15 until January 19, 2015. Seasonal programming includes a visit from a former poet laureate and The Winter Harmonies Concert Series. Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for children ages 2-12. Prices vary depending on certain days. For more information call (718) 817-8700.

Encouraging Community Awareness, Torres Allocates $10K For Civic Lessons

By Catharina Thuemling To get a more engaged citizenry, Councilman Ritchie Torres wants people to start early. It’s a reason he’s targeting students to take an interest in their community.

Be Healthy The New Montefiore Medical Center—a Hospital Without Beds

By TOPPER NORRIS Vital Stats: 500. Number of medical professionals employed at new Montefiore Hutchinson Campus. (Source: Montefiore Medical Center) Montefiore Medical Center opened its new Hutchinson Campus today—a 12-story, state-of-the-art medical facility with 12 operating rooms, four procedure rooms, and an advanced medical imaging center. But you won’t find any overnight beds.

Sister of WTC Trapped Window Washer, a Bronx Resident, Speaks Out

by David Cruz The sister of one of the window washers trapped inside a scaffold near the 68th floor of the World Trade Center said her brother, Juan Lopez, who family says lives in Norwood, remains shaken but will likely return to the job.

Business Beat – CPR Training School Breathes Life in Wakefield

By DAVID CRUZ Janet Hawkins looks to seize the five boroughs, at least within the realm of CPR training. And she knows a key rule of business: give them what they want.