NYC Dept. of Ed Cancels After-School Programs Following Snow

Fearing the worst from Winter Storm Hercules, the New York City Department of Education has officially canceled after school programs, school field trips and PSAL games for all all one million students for Friday, January 3. As for whether classes will be canceled, a statement by the DOE said “families should, for now, plan on schools being open tomorrow (Friday) morning. The snow is coming down, so check back tomorrow morning to see whether classes are cancelled indefinitely.

Snow Update: Send Us Your Snow Photos!

With a monster storm approaching, what would it be without some awesome pictures! Email your awesome snowstorm pics to dcruz@norwoodnews.org and we will publish them on the site, immortalizing the fury of this storm forever! You can also tweet us @norwoodnews. So far, agencies are batting down the hatches as the storm lumbers along from the west, later joining with another storm system that will produce sub-zero temps that haven’t been seen in years. The Sanitation Department already has it’s army of workers patrolling the neighborhoods with the MTA stopping express service at 5:45pm today, January 2. For drivers: ALTERNATE SIDE IS

By MICHAEL BROWN JR. “Expected Occupancy Summer 2014,” reads the sign at a Bedford Park building.

Impending Snowstorm Upon The Bronx

Attention Norwood and the surrounding areas: better get those snow shovels and plows on standby–we’re on the eve of the season’s first potent snowstorm with the Bronx expected to get an onslaught of snow beginning Thursday evening and lasting through Friday morning. In all, roughly 6-8 inches of snowfall is predicted, mixed with gusty winds and frigid temps, making it a recipe to hunker down and ride out the storm. The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has dispersed tips for all Bronxites to prevent themselves from getting trapped in snow:

Another Year, Another Setback for the Croton Water Filtration Plant

by Hayley Camacho Although start-up and testing recently began in one part of the Croton Water Filtration Plant, it will not be until next April when the rest of the plant begins testing as well, with a solid operational date nowhere in sight. The news has outraged Bronxites who looked forward to the re-opening of the fenced-off jogging path hugging Jerome Park Reservoir, where part of the plant exists. This also comes amid concerns the plant buried underneath the Mosholu Golf Course is marred with shoddy work relating to the plant’s fire alarm system, according to information received by the Croton

Judy Noy, the Norwood News’ prolific proofreader, doing what she does best–proofing! by David Cruz By ALEX KRATZ New editors, reporters, interns, delivery drivers and designers come and go from the Norwood News. But Judy Noy just keeps on proofreading. This December, David Cruz became the fifth editor-in-chief of the Norwood News. At the same time, Judy celebrates her 25th year making sure the paper’s mistakes are at a bare minimum, which, in turn, helps maximize its credibility. Judy is the only person to hold the title of Proofreader at this Bronx treasure. She’s the Norwood News’ quality control and

Out & About 12’2’13 (Dec. 26 – Jan. 8, 2014)

by Judy Noy Onstage Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Teatro, a four-man British vocalist group, on Jan 4 at 8 p.m. (tickets are $25 to $45; $10/ages under 12), followed by a special New Year’s celebration in the lobby in front of the box office after the show, to meet show members. For more information, call (718) 960-8833. Events Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Arts Project: Create Your Year: Hello 2014!, to use upcoming seasons in designing and creating a calendar, Dec. 28

Police survey the latest crash on the Grand Concourse this past Christmas Eve. Photo by David Greene by David Greene For the second time in less than 24-hours a person getting ready for Christmas was struck by a vehicle along the Grand Concourse. In the latest incident an unidentified woman was crossing the lengthy thoroughfare at E. 196 Street just before 8pm on Christmas Eve when one SUV slammed into another at the intersection, causing the second car to ram the victim. She was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital and was expected to recover. Both drivers stuck around as accident

Bronx News Roundup for Dec. 22-28

Ding, ding, ding! Another round of the Bronx News Roundup is here with some interesting stories from our the journeymen and women telling the Bronx tale: A mega-building project is finally in the works for the neighborhood of Melrose, according to the Daily News. It won’t be until 2015 when residents will see the opening of “La Central”, a 184,500-square-foot building complete with 985 apartment units earmarked exclusively for low-income residents. Major real estate players are tied to the project, which is still subject to public review. Speaking of housing, an $18 million class action lawsuit is being filed