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Live from Occupy Demonstrations in the Bronx

We’re going to do a little experiment here on Breaking Bronx with some live coverage from the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations happening today as part of the “National Day of Action for the 99%” effort that will culminate in Foley Square in downtown Manhattan at 5 p.m. There will be a handful of events at Bronx subway stations. Norwood News reporters Ronald Chavez and Emily Piccone will be at Yankee Stadium and Fordham Road, respectively, filing reports via Twitter. I’ll do my best to capture all the action here.

Bronx Ale House’s ‘Can 4 Can Food Drive’ Looks to Fill POTS

A great deal at the Bronx Ale House is reinforcing the idea of beer as panacea. All day tomorrow, Nov. 17, if you bring one can of food to the Kingsbridge Heights bar’s, “Cans 4 Cans Food Drive,” you’ll get a free can of craft beer. The food will go to Part of the Solution’s Thanksgiving food pantry.

Small Turnout at Bronx Vigil a Sign That Fear Reigns

A handful of community members gathered in front of Monroe College for last night’s candlelit vigil in honor of Bimal Chanda. Eight flames honored the 59-year-old Fordham resident who died two weeks ago as the result of a brutal beating at the hands of two unidentified thugs.

Bronx’s Rivera and Other Latino Leaders Push for Community Engagement

After Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez was arrested early Wednesday morning at Zuccotti Park for participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement, Latino political and organizational leaders, including northwest Bronx State Senator Gustavo Rivera, are standing in support of Rodriguez and urging community participation during tomorrow’s National Day of Action for the 99%.

Photos from U-Heights and Other Bronx Links

The Norwood News staff is hard at work preparing the latest print edition of the paper, which will be out on streets starting Wednesday. In the meantime, here are a few links to local stories to keep you up to date.

Bronx Community Leaders and Officials Brainstorm Solutions to Recent Violence (Video)

In reaction to a recent spike in violent crime, including the shooting of a 4-year-old in University Heights on Tuesday night, Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera and Council Speaker Christine Quinn held a public brainstorming session among community leaders. The goal was to solicit solutions, both immediate and long-term, for curbing the recent rise in violence.