Out & About

Editor’s Pick The public is invited to the Mosholu Parkway Renaissance Festival to be held at the Kossuth Playground at Kossuth Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events include music, games and refreshments. Come in costume. For more information, visit mosholuparkland@gmail.com. Onstage Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD), 2474 Westchester Ave., presents 2019 BlakTinX Performance Series, a variety of performances through Nov. 2, featuring singers, dancers, musicians and actors. For more information and a detailed schedule including cost, call (718) 918-2110. Events North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Ave., 17th floor

By DAVID GREENE

This week we asked readers their thoughts on the state’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes and the trend vaping that’s responsible for killing nine people across the country so far this year. Another quick cash grab like the K-2 epidemic. The government reacts after research sees negative effects in the public. Meanwhile, owners made millions [of dollars] and promise to do better next time. Dion Powell Claremont I don’t know, but I always thought it was a waste of time. Users of tobacco don’t need to smoke less, they need to quit. No smoking at all. Never liked it and

By DAVID CRUZ

Would-Be Cop Killer Suspect Charged A Fordham man is charged with attempted murder of a cop in an incident that began as an alleged car break-in. Prosecutors charged Ronnie Cole, 58, after prosecutors say he attempted to steal a BMW sedan within the confines of the 44th Precinct, but was confronted by Police Officers Diego Jimenez and Robert Knights. Cole told the officers the car was his, which they didn’t buy. A struggle ensued and Cole whipped out a 9mm and attempted to shoot one of the officers before he was shot, according to prosecutors. Ex-Student Sentenced A judge sentenced

Subway Heroes Honored By Bronx Borough President

By MICHAEL TURAY

The Bronx version of Batman and Robin were honored by Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. for rescuing a five-year-old who was nearly crushed by a train. Jairo Torres and Antonyo Love, both from Kingsbridge Heights, jumped onto the tracks of the Kingsbridge Road subway station to save five-year-old Ferni Balbuena, who was trapped underneath a southbound 4 train car Monday morning. Balbuena and her dad were both struck by the train, her father died instantly, Balbuena miraculously survived. “On behalf of the 1.4 million Bronx New Yorkers, I want to say thank you. It is the true meaning of being

"A Safe Place to Call Home," Webster Green Officially Opens

By DAVID GREENE

State and local officials joined members of The Doe Fund for the official ribbon cutting of its recently completed, $30 million supportive housing project at 3100 Webster Ave., at the corner of East 204th Street in Norwood, adding to the number of new buildings popping up in the Norwood section. Construction on Webster Green began in 2016 and is part of a $20 billion, five-year plan of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, which will expand and preserve more than 100,000 units of affordable housing, with 6,000 additional units providing supportive services for families at risk of homelessness or adults with disabilities.

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s nineteenth edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of interesting community news stories to read and share. We have 28 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on two more Legionnaires’ cases popping up at Tracey Towers. The New York City Health Department is now collecting water samples as part of the city Health Department’s investigation. Reporter Jose A. Giralt continued his coverage with a meeting urging residents to heed the city’s advice. Inside the cover you’ll read Michael

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: managing your income and benefits workshop on Sept. 27; starting a budget workshop on Oct. 11; dealing with debt workshop on Oct. 25; how credit works workshop on Nov. 8; and banking on emergency savings and connecting food and finances workshop. Sessions include free drinks and snacks. For more information, contact hesteban@potsbronx.org and (718) 220-4892 ext. 135. Filmmaking Training Program Learn skills required for entry-level work in film and television production

The BEDFORD MOSHOLU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION meets Oct. 2 at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. S., Apt. B1, at 8 p.m. For more information, email bedfordmosholu@verizon.net. COMMUNITY BOARD 7 committee meetings are held on the following dates at 6:30 p.m. at 229A E. 204th St. unless otherwise noted: Environment & Sanitation Committee meets on Oct. 1; Education, Youth & Libraries meets on Oct. 2; Traffic & Transportation Committee meets on Oct. 3; Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Committee meets on Oct. 9; and Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee meets on Oct. 10. For more information, call (718) 933-5650.

Letters to the Editor

Gambling in My Establishment? I laughed hard when I read the comments of the lady, Ms. Sheila Sanchez, who walked by Whalen Park and was shocked to see men drinking tequila at noon time (Norwood News Vol. 32 No. 18). It reminded me of the scene from the classic movie “Casablanca” with Rick. Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds? Inspector Renault: I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here! [a croupier hands Renault a pile of money] Croupier: Your winnings, sir. Inspector Renault: Oh, thank you very much. This classic scene from “Casablanca” perfectly describes this hypocrisy of politicians and neighborhood residents who feign blindness of what is