Sunday Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Kingsbridge Terrace

by David Greene The Bronx could not escape a series of shootings that happened throughout the city, with the borough’s only weekend shooting happening in Kingsbridge.

The Norwood News is once again proud to present the latest edition of Bronx Youth Heard, a special publication reported, researched and written solely by Bronx high school students. The students were part of a 12-week program that exposed them to the basics of journalism, the mechanics of writing and the empowerment of civic mindedness. Our instructor, Katina Paron, worked closely to harness their talents, which are here for Norwood News readers to see. Before we close, we want to thank several folks: Councilman Fernando Cabrera and former Councilman Joel Rivera for allocating the funds needed to keep the program running, Hostos Community College

Memorial Tees Sweep Bronx Schools

There’s a new way teens are remembering the dead that is gaining a lot of attention. By wearing picture T-shirts, teen mourners are memorializing those who have passed. But in an odd twist, many teenagers who wear the apparel find it difficult to discuss their loved ones’ passing.

Hunts Point in the Spotlight

During April’s school spring break, teens in Hunts Point took a look up in the sky to see if it was still daylight out. It wasn’t natural sunlight they were seeing, but a set of floodlights mysteriously installed at Bryant and Seneca avenues.

Confessions From Teenage Spendaholics

When Terrikaye Callendar goes shopping, she feels her wallet burning a hole in her purse. It gnaws at her, triggering a compulsion to spend on clothing, food or sneakers items. The nagging sensation is driven by the desire to “have it.” An 11th grader at The Marie Curie High School near Van Cortlandt Park, she sees the habit tough to break. “It’s hard to see something and you know you have the money and don’t buy it.”

Inquiring Photographer – The Partial Rent Hike

By DAVID GREENE This week we asked readers their thoughts on the recent vote by the NYC Rent Guidelines Board to raise rents by 1 and 2.75 percent for 1- and 2-year leases respectively on rent-stabilized apartments. Editor’s Note: Have a question you want us to answer? Email ideas to dcruz@norwoodnews.org. I’m a landlord and I would have recommended from what I was looking at as far as my bills, real estate tax and water and landlords are now paying for protection for the water and sewer lines from the outside an extra $20 a month. Of course it’s paid by

By PAMELA SEGURA The concrete on Freeman Street was covered with swirly chalk letters and break-dancers. Snippets of hip hop history—conscious hip hop, old school funk and hard-core beats—merged with the sounds of the 2 and 5 subway trains gliding by.

Be Healthy – HIV Study Smokes Out Chain Smokers

By the NORWOOD NEWS Vital Stats: 60% of people living with HIV in the U.S. smoke Though HIV is known to permanently weaken the human body’s immune system, producing a lifestyle filled with mandatory exercise and pill treatment, trends indicate those diagnosed with the fatal disease continue to smoke cigarettes.

As Quality of Life Returns, Building Owners Still Shrouded in Mystery (part 2)

By DAVID CRUZ Editor’s Note: The Norwood News presents part two of a special two-part report on the nature of limited liability corporations and its relation to housing matters.