Bronx Notes: Kingsbridge Unity in the Community Festival

The Kingsbridge Road Merchants Association presents the Unity in the Community Neighborhood Festival, to raise awareness of the diverse array of merchants in the district, on June 23, noon to 6 p.m., along Aqueduct Avenue between West Kingsbridge Road and 192nd Street. Events include various kids’ activities, music and food. For more information, call (917) 640-1003, (347) 341-8530 or (718) 676-1626.

Bronx News Roundup, June 22

Happy Friday everyone and welcome back to another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here’s a look at the Bronx stories we’re following today, starting with the weather forecast: A heat advisory is once again in effect as temperatures will again rise into the mid-90s. The humidity is expected to break with thunderstorms coming tonight. Should be sunny and slightly cooler over the weekend, with a high of 87 on Saturday and a high of 83 on Sunday.

Board 7 Votes to Oust District Manager, But It’s Not a Done Deal (Updated)

Fernando Tirado, the district manager of Community Board 7, is fighting for his job after nearly half of the board’s members voted to dismiss him from his position last night. Because of procedural issues, however, Tirado remains in his job for the time being.

Bronx Notes: Making Music Williamsbridge Oval Park

Come celebrate the first day of summer in Williamsbridge Oval Park in Norwood on Thursday June 21 at 6 p.m. as local band Fort Indy fills the Oval with rock, funk and blues. The live concert is part of MakeMusicNY a citywide initiative that rings in summer with free music in public spaces.

Bronx News Roundup, June 20

Good morning, lovely readers, and welcome to today’s edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Let’s get to it, starting with the forecast: Hot! Temps could hit the high 90s today. Stay cool, folks.

Be Healthy!: With Budget Cuts Looming, Grant Helps Center Help Youth Stay Fit

Participants of the Bronx Nutrition and Fitness Initiative program (B’ N’ Fit) at PS 8 were awarded a grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation that will help the program continue to support nutritional education and physical fitness in light of Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed budget cuts to afterschool programs.

NY-13 News Roundup, Primary 1 Week Away

There is exactly one week left until the June 26 Democratic primaries and the 13th Congressional District race is heating up for the stretch run. Here’s a rundown of all the latest news from the campaign trail.

Bronx News Roundup, June 18

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today (minus any NY-13 race coverage, which we’ll get to in a separate post), starting with the forecast: Enjoy the coolness today (high of 77), people, because it’s about to get hot in here over the next few days, with temperatures pushing triple digits during the second half of the week.

Editorial: Why It’s Important to Vote on June 26

Please go out and vote on Tuesday, June 26. The Norwood News does not endorse candidates for political office and will not do so as long as we remain a nonprofit publication. However, we are happy to endorse the very democratic act of voting.