Coalition, Occupiers Combine Forces

The old school grassroots organizers with the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition have found an energetic new ally in the growing number of demonstrators with the nascent Occupy the Bronx movement.

MS 80 Program Aims at Opening Elite School Doors

On a recent rainy Saturday morning, seventh-grader Mehrina Tabassum sat quietly at the front of a classroom inside MS 80 on Mosholu Parkway, listening as a tutor instructed the small group of students to tackle a math problem. Through a new tutoring program, she hopes to buck history and gain admittance into one of the city’s elite and selective public high schools.

16 Cops Indicted in Bronx Ticket Fix Probe

Following a three-year probe by the Bronx District Attorney’s office into alleged ticket fixing practices inside the NYPD, 16 Bronx police officers and five civilians were indicted by a grand jury last week.

Clinton Takes Control of Football Rivalry

With DeWitt Clinton’s thrilling 14-13 high school football victory over John F. Kennedy, the Governors cemented its recent dominance over its northwest Bronx rivals and established momentum as the team pushes toward the PSAL playoffs.

Editorial: Empty Lot, Empty Promises

Two years ago, in the wake of an early Halloween morning fire on Bainbridge Avenue that destroyed 10 Norwood businesses and deflated an entire neighborhood, there was much talk of renewal — from city agencies, elected officials and the landlord who owned the lot where those businesses once thrived. But talk has not resulted in action and only a sad, empty lot remains.

Bronx’s Marathon ‘Challenge’ Rep Outruns his Addiction

Six years ago, Rob Vassilarakis was coming up from the East 138th 5 train station when he was suddenly hit with a wave of energy that would change his life for good. It turned out to be New York City marathon runners charging through the 20-mile mark.

Video of Suspects in Murder of Bronx Father

The NYPD released video footage of two male suspects who detectives believe may be connected to the murder of Bimal Chanda, who was beaten on Saturday morning and died from his injuries yesterday morning. The story is now getting picked up citywide. Reports say Chanda used to be a cab driver and that he hoped to start a nonprofit to fight unemployment. Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.

Man Stabbed to Death on Grand Avenue

A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death last night on Grand Avenue, just north of Fordham Road and just a block away from Devoe Park, according to police.

Bronx Lays Out First Ever Borough-Wide Feast

The Bronx is finally joining its foodie other boroughs in launching the first-ever Bronx Restaurant Week. It is the last of the five boroughs to host a discount driven restaurant week, showcasing the area’s best food and dining, but don’t they save the best for last? Savor the Bronx, created by BP Ruben Diaz, Jr. and the New York State Restaurant Association, kicked off yesterday, and will last through Sunday, Nov. 13.