Potential Rival Endorses Cohen, Vows to Propel Him to Council Victory

Ari Hoffnung, a current New York City deputy comptroller and former managing director at Bear Stearns, announced his endorsement of widely-supported candidate Andrew Cohen in the race to fill Oliver Koppell’s term-limited 11th District City Council seat.

Schedule for Ibrahim Gonzalez Memorial Services

Ibrahim Gonzalez’s wife Janet Norquist-Gonzalez sent out this schedule of memorial events, starting with a viewing in Harlem this evening and concluding with a funeral service, burial and music jam here in the Bronx at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Bronx News Roundup: Introducing the Bronx Bureau

On Monday night, City Limits editors Jarrett Murphy (a Norwood resident) and Jordan Moss (former editor of the Norwood News), sat down with BronxTalk host Gary Axelbank (video above) to talk about CL’s new Bronx Bureau venture, which continues the work started by the Bronx News Network.

Board 7 Hopes to Fill Vacant District Manager Position Soon

The search for a new district manager at Community Board 7 is still on, but board leaders said it will come to an official close soon.

Community Board 7 Chairman Foster Stepping Aside

After serving two terms, Paul Foster, the chairman of Community Board 7, which includes the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights, announced last week at the monthly general board meeting that he will not be running for re-election again.

The Bronx Crime Report: Shootings Pile Up Over the Weekend

The Bronx Crime Report is a regular feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that is published weekly (now on Tuesdays). It includes the latest crime updates, stories and features from throughout the Bronx, plus crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct — Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, and parts of Fordham, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights — as well as links to stats for other Bronx precincts.

Multi-Talented Bronx Artist Ibrahim Gonzalez Passes Away

Ibrahim Gonzalez, a longtime Norwood resident and musician who hosted two radio shows WBAI and dabbled in a multitude of art forms over the years, died in his sleep sometime this morning. He was 57 years old.

19 Families Displaced By Gun Hill Road Fire

At least 19 families displaced by three-alarm fire on West Gun Hill Road in the Bronx.

Bronx News Roundup: Why Can’t We Shake This ‘Burning’ Image?

Welcome back to the Bronx News Roundup. It’s been way too long since we last appeared here on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog. We regret our extended hiatus, but have created a new plan for consistency going forward. Starting today, we’ll be publishing news roundups on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.