Poe Park Visitor Center’s Black History Month Exhibition Now Open to View Virtually

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022. NYC Parks Acting Commissioner Liam Kavanagh said of the exhibit, “Through photography, paintings, and mixed media, these gallery shows highlight thought-provoking interpretations of

By ELLEN MARY LAWRENCE

Rose Margaret Moran, long-time Bronx resident of Decatur Avenue in Norwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at the age of 90. Born on July 20, 1931, she was the daughter of James Moran and Ellen (Neville) Moran. Rose was the epitome of the song, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” As a young girl, she traveled with her mother and younger sister, Mary, by steam liner back to the family farm in Ireland. They lived there for a year, learning the culture and heritage from her beloved grandparents. Rose taught elementary and middle school for nearly

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Health System announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8, that Ruben Diaz Jr., former Bronx Borough President, has joined Montefiore as senior vice president of strategic initiatives. Diaz Jr. served as Bronx borough president from 2009-2021, where according to the official press release, he led an unprecedented revival of The Bronx in areas of economic development, job creation, health, and housing. Prior to serving as borough president, Diaz Jr. was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1997-2009. Dr. Philip O. Ozuah, president and CEO of Montefiore Health System, said, in the context of the announcement, “Ruben Diaz

UPDATE Mental Health Services Needed, Staffing Problems Persist at Fordham Village

By JULIAN NAZAR

At the first Veterans Affairs committee meeting of Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) of 2022, one of the main goals of the meeting was to find out if the issues raised by Fordham Village residents at previous meetings had been addressed. As reported, residents at Fordham village had complained about a lack of cleanliness, a lack of heat and hot water on a consistent basis, an out-of-service elevator, high staff turnover, and loss of veteran staff over time. Located at 355 East 194th Street in Fordham Manor, Fordham Village was the first veterans’ community residence of its kind in

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has released a video following the fatal shooting of a man in the early hours of Monday morning in University Heights. On Monday, Feb. 7, at approximately 00.02 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at 2296 Andrews Avenue. Upon arrival, police observed a 41-year-old man lying on the ground, unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to his head. EMS also responded and pronounced the man deceased on the scene. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing. The victim has since been

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress in New York’s third congressional district (NY-3) on Monday. Biaggi, known as a progressive leader who has worked to make State government more transparent, said she was running to ensure hard working families along the Sound shore have their voices, needs, and vision heard in Washington D.C. Up until now, the 3rd congressional district included most of the North Shore of Long Island, and expanded from Northwestern Suffolk County, across Northern Nassau County, and into far Northeastern Queens. However, the newly drawn NY-3 district, following the most

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY confirmed on Saturday, Feb. 5, that emergency medical services transported one person to a local hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 100 W Mosholu Parkway in Jerome Park. An FDNY official confirmed to Norwood News a report of an emotionally disturbed person at the location at 2:12 p.m. on the date in question, and said one person had been transported to North Central Bronx Hospital. We asked if the department could provide any further information about the incident, and if it had taken place inside DeWitt Clinton High School, since the address for the school is

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

New York Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), and New York Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) announced that on Friday, Feb. 4, they introduced federal legislation to address manufacturing issues with space heaters. The “Safer Heat Act” (H.R. 6615) comes as a result of the recent Twin Parks North West apartment building fire that stole the lives of 17 New Yorkers, including 8 children, as reported, and one day before another 2-alarm fire was reported in the University Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday. According to Torres and Clarke’s offices, the new bill is part of a federal legislative

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 54-year-old man reported missing in December. Eric Campbell, 54, of 1420 Water Place, in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, was last seen inside his home on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at 1 p.m. He is described as male, Black, 54 years of age, is 6 feet tall, and weighs 190 pounds. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips

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Poe Park Visitor Center’s Black History Month Exhibition Now Open to View Virtually

Obituary: Local Norwood Resident, Rose Margaret Moran, Remembered

Ruben Diaz Jr. Joins Montefiore as Senior VP of Strategic Initiatives

University Heights: Police Release Video following Fatal Shooting of 41-Year-Old Man

UPDATE Biaggi Launches Campaign for U.S. Congress in NY-3, Others Eye Senatorial Seat

One Person Transported to North Central Bronx Hospital from School Vicinity on Feb. 2

Pelham Bay: Search for 54-Year-Old Man Reported Missing in December