Inquiring Photographer

This week we asked readers their thoughts on the new NYPD pilot program that would have some officers wearing a small camera that’s able to record interactions with the public. I think it’s a good thing because people who claim they have been brutally attacked by policemen would actually have evidence that they did or they didn’t. Tyzannah Sands, Kingsbridge

Living In Squalor: Life At Decatur Avenue Buildings

By KASIA ROMANOWSKA and DAVID CRUZ Shanequa Charles, a single mother, lives in an apartment at 2543 Decatur Ave., a six story walk-up just off 193rd Street by Fordham Road. Her 4-year-old daughter, Miracle, remains scared to enter the bathroom because of the bugs squeezing out of the tub.

Neighborhood Notes

Bronx Youth Heard The Norwood News is accepting applications from Bronx high school students ages 14 to 18 for its Bronx Youth Heard after school journalism program. To obtain a copy of the application, call (718) 324-4998 or log on to www.norwoodnews.org/youthjournalism/. Free Credit score and Analysis Program Ridgewood Savings Bank will host a free credit score and analysis program, to learn to manage finances, at two of its branches from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 3824 White Plains Rd. on Sept. 20 (718) 882-0440; and 1626 Bruckner Blvd. on Sept. 27 (718) 589-1323. Appointments are required. NYBG Open House

Out & About

Onstage The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Chatham Chamber Ensemble, Sept. 20; and Jose ando Trio, Sept. 27; both at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents “Obsesión” featuring singer Danny Rivera, musical director Nelson González, pianist Emilio Morales, and a number of other Latin performers, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $60. For more information, call (718) 960-8833.

JGHBID Gears Up For Sept. 20 Fall Festival

by David Cruz For the past eight months, the Jerome-Gun Hill BID has been gearing up for the Fall Festival, the biggest event for the BID. But even as the 12th annual Fall Festival was under way in September 2013, BID Executive Director Marcia Cameron had early thoughts of what to do about this year.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

The 18th edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of news to consume. First, we check in what’s happening along Webster Avenue, and plans by a family-owned developer to build two eight-story buildings along the relatively barren corridor. On Decatur Avenue in Norwood, families will get a helping hand from a local councilman and community board as they rebuild after a devastating fire in September 10. The Norwood News also takes a look at building conditions along Kingsbridge and Fordham, where some tenants have banned together and another tenant is on her own. We also have your Norwood News fixtures–Inquiring Photographer,

By Kasia Romanowska Many people crossing Mosholu Parkway North on this morning were fuming over the unusual view of several benches ripped off from the ground, left alone on the massive lawn without warning. At least five benches flanking the scenic roadway in Bedford Park/Norwood were slashed in half, the debris leftover, with many residents scratching their heads over what caused this. A group of folks huddled around one bench just on a hilltop, with piles of concrete, wood and shavings left over. “Did they break it off purposely?” asked a man pushing a stroller. “I was out here last night

By ANTON K. NILSSON and DAVID CRUZ A local councilman and community board are stepping to help families affected by a fire on Decatur Avenue near Gun Hill Road. A food and clothing drive organized by Councilman Andy Cohen, along with Community Board 7, has now been set up for families affected by the Sept. 10 three-alarm fire at 3311 Decatur Ave. in Norwood.

Supportive Housing Fears Quelled On Webster Avenue

By DAVID CRUZ Fears of new supportive housing along Webster Avenue have been quelled following the preliminary release of rent listings, signifying concrete progress for a burgeoning corridor.