Union Representing NYCHA Workers Backs Torres’ Congressional Campaign Run

By DAVID CRUZ

The largest labor union representing employees from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and City University of New York (CUNY) are ready to throw their support for Councilman Ritchie Torres in his run for the 15th Congressional District, adding to the number of labor unions already backing Torres. Teamsters Local 237 will announce its support Tuesday morning for Torres, one of the more highly visible candidates for the South Bronx race that began in March when current seat-holder, Jose Serrano, announced he won’t run for re-election. “Teamsters Local 237 supports Ritchie Torres in his congressional bid because we know from

Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Norwood Leaves One Person Dead

By DAVID CRUZ

A man was killed following a police stop by officers from the 52nd Precinct in a daytime shooting that stunned residents in the relatively quiet neighborhood, who haven’t seen an incident like this unfold in years. NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan briefed reporters on the shooting that happened at Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street, a relatively quiet section of the neighborhood that passes a busy nexus of traffic in Norwood. Officers spotted the man driving without a seat belt on Bainbridge Avenue near East Gun Hill Road, pulling him over by Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street. Two officers–partners

By DAVID CRUZ

A suspect has been shot by police in a daytime incident in Norwood. The shooting was reported at Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street, a busy intersection in Norwood at around 3 p.m., according to police. One person was shot by police, though it’s unclear what were the circumstances that led to the shooting. Officers from the local 52nd Precinct, which responded to the shooting, did not respond to calls for comments. Sources told WABC that officers had attempted to serve a warrant to the suspect. Police have cordoned the scene, alerting followers on Twitter to steer clear on Bainbridge

By The Numbers: 15th Congressional District Race Quarterly Filings

By DAVID CRUZ

Close to $2 million has so far been poured into the race of the hotly contested 15th Congressional District race, with candidate and Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres leading the pack. But the totals could be more. That’s because five of the 13 candidates vying for the South Bronx seat have missed the Oct. 15 filing deadline. Torres, a progressive Democrat, grabbed the most dollars in the quarter that began in July and ended in September with $355,089, less than his first quarter filings when he raised more than $500,000. He’s received help from donors in 46 states, and from at

By DAVID CRUZ

The Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District held its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 12, a daylong event loaded with music, food, and vendors selling their wares. Sponsors for the festival were Montefiore Health System, HealthFirst, Agape Transportation, Paradise Pawn Brokers, MetroPlus, Con Edison, Oscar Health Plan, Ridgewood Savings Bank, and Bronx Design Group. Check out these photos by Miriam Quinones

Financial Focus: When Does Your Dollar Turn Into 80 Cents?

By ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA PFA

Ever wonder if your money is ever getting ahead in life? That every time you spend a dollar, why does it feel that everything is so expensive? Or let me put it another way: why does it feel like your money is being devalued? That’s simple! The answer is, it is!. So what devalues money, especially from one state to another? Many things: city and state taxes, inflation, and/or business greed. The value of your money fluctuates from state to state, coast to coast. And we on the East Coast know what that means, right? Everything is too high? Or

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By SHA-NIA ALSTON and DAVID CRUZ

Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, who represents Norwood, is proposing students take look after their mental health more by introducing a bill that would allocate mental and behavior days for students during the school year. “Given, well, the current conversation and rightful awareness to the issue of students need that extra help. We have seen how some students can act out because of the balance school, and home life, maybe bullying within the school. This is just to give them that time that is needed,” Fernandez told the Norwood News. Fernandez introduced the bill on Aug. 23. The change would involve the state

Crime File: Push-In Robbers Wanted in Bedford Park

By DAVID CRUZ and SHA-NIA ALSTON

Push-In Robbery Two armed men are wanted for forcing their way into an apartment in Bedford Park, tying up the victims, and burning one of them with an iron. Police said this happened at 1 p.m. inside 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. S. on Oct. 13. The victims, a 33-year-old woman and 45-year-old man, were tied with shoe laces, and pressed for money, which they did not give up. The men then took off, taking the victims’ cell phones with them. The woman was not hurt and the other victim declined medical attention. Video surveillance captured one of the suspects wearing

Early Voting Early voting is now in effect for the Nov. 5 election, allowing voters to cast their ballots beginning Oct. 26 through Nov. 3. Voters must already be registered to vote. A full list of locations can be found at https://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/html/voters/earlyVoting.shtml. For more information, call 311. Financial Empowerment Part of the Solution (POTS) will host a series of personal finance workshops at 2759 Webster Ave., second floor, at the 2 p.m. on the following dates: starting a budget workshop on Oct. 11; dealing with debt workshop on Oct. 25; how credit works on Nov. 8; and banking on