Bronx Notes: Help Clean Up Mosholu Parkway

Community Board 7 invites the public to its “Neighborhood Cleanup” event, Saturday, March 24 from noon to 4 p.m. along Mosholu Parkway. Volunteers will meet at the intersection of East Mosholu Parkway South and Webster Avenue at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Fernando Tirado at (718) 933-5650.

Bronx Notes: Free Tax Prep Help in the Bronx

Only a little more than three weeks left before taxes are due. Here are some Bronx places you can find free tax prep services for those you qualify.

Bronx Links, Friday

Happy Friday everyone. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

Bronx Stars of Tomorrow: Chess Master Justus Williams

In his first year as a teenager, Bronx native Justus Williams has already become the youngest African-American chess player to be awarded the title of Chess Master in the country, and he is the first to tell you about the hours of studying and dedication that he is continuing to put towards his game. Williams sat down with the Norwood News at IS 318, the Brooklyn middle school he attends, which boasts a nationally ranked chess team, to talk about his past tournament in Brazil, his favorite chess piece, and his secrets to match preparation.

Lighting the Way Toward ‘Responsible’ and Community-Based Armory Development

At a rally outside of the Kingsbridge Armory last night, more than 200 activists gathered to send a message to Mayor Bloomberg and other city officials that whatever comes into this enormous historic building needs to benefit the community.

An Entrepreneur Takes Advantage of Still Empty Kingsbridge Armory

The future of the Kingsbridge Armory is still undecided, though Mayor Bloomberg’s new round of RFPs (Request for Proposals) for plans on redeveloping the site are due today. In the meantime, one Latin American entrepreneur is taking advantage of the enormous space.

Bronx Youth Journalists Report: What Would You Like to See at the Kingsbridge Armory?

Editor’s Note–The following was filed by student reporters in the Bronx Youth Journalism Initiative. They are: Alexa Silver, Claudia Seda, Camryn Clarke, Paige Ruiz, Tatyana Turner, Patience Cournoo, Brittney Williams, Brandon Alleyne, Alexis Butler, Brenda Sichini, Nayeh Yisrael, Kassidy Washington, Terrance Washington, Selena Marte, Ricky Mieses, Celeste Pasian, Jasmin Lino, Andrea Jewth, Kavon Wilson. Today’s the big day–the deadline for interested developers who want to set up shop at the Kingsbridge Armory to submit their applications to the city. A spokesman for the Economic Development Corporation, charged with sorting through the proposals, said they were due in at 4 p.m.

Bronx Notes: 52nd Precinct Community Council Meeting Tonight

Every weekday, we highlight Bronx programs, announcements, services, opportunities, public meetings/hearings or community events. Find a full listing on our Neighborhood Notes page.. The 52nd Precinct Community Council will meet tonight, Thursday, March 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 at St. Philip Neri Parish located at 3031 Grand Concourse (School Auditorium). For more information, call (718) 220-5824.

DOE Plans to Close Middle School 80

Amid a backdrop of plummeting test scores, gang problems and a bitter showdown between the teachers union and the Department of Education, Middle School 80 in Norwood is facing closure and a complete overhaul of its staff and administration.