Bronx News Roundup: Corruption, A Majora Lightning Rod, Amory News & Bronx Final Four Connections

Welcome to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

New Schools Inside Clinton Look to Lure 2nd Round Students

Students still looking for a place to land when school starts next fall will have two new options opening up inside of DeWitt Clinton High School, including one with a successful Manhattan pedigree.

Bronx Notes: High School Admissions, Round 2 (Fair Tomorrow in Manhattan)

A quick Bronx guide to the Department of Education’s second round of high school admissions.

Castro Announces Resignation, Cites 2009 Perjury Indictment, Not Bribery Charges

Following the revelation earlier this morning that he had helped federal prosecutors build a bribery case against colleague Eric Stevenson, Bronx Assemblyman Nelson Castro said he will resign from office effective Monday, April 8, in a statement released through his attorney.

Bronx Pols Implicated in Bribery Scheme; Stevenson Charged, Castro Expected to Resign Today

Add two more names to the long list of Bronx politicians caught up in scandals involving money — Eric Stevenson and Nelson Castro. .

Bronx News Roundup: RIP Pattycake, Bronx Links to a Political Scandal and More

Welcome to the Bronx News Roundup. These are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

The Bronx Battle

The 4th annual Battle of the Boroughs continues with THE BRONX BATTLE at The Greene Space on Friday, April 5th at 7pm. The winner will have the opportunity to compete in the ULTIMATE BATTLE on June 21st, against winners from the other boroughs. The Greene Space is located 44 Charlton Street, New York. Tickets are $15 with glass of wine or beer OR $30 for open bar. Purchase tickets here. Here is a look at some of the participants representing the Bronx. I AM B13 (RAP) BLUE MEADOW (ROCK) KEVIN BATCHELOR’S GRAND CONCOURSE (REGGAE/SKA) YURBY (FOLK/ALTERNATIVE ROCK/

Bronx Notes: Free Fitness For Those 50-plus

Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes for ages 50+ at the following locations: Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave. (Senior Fitness), Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Ave., (Zumba), Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m.; and Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Grand Concourse, (Cardio Sculpt), Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (through April 13).

Be Healthy: Stepping Up for Health

A new effort in the Bronx wants to pay you to use staircases for exercise. Lawrence Murphy and Alvin Niere, the duo responsible for the fledgling Bronx Steps Up program, see the initiative tackling two goals: promoting exercise and healthy living to combat obesity and, at the same time, raising money to renovate a deteriorating borough treasure, the Bronx’s street steps.