One Assault-Robbery Solved, Another Unsolved in Norwood

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD has arrested a suspect while also looking for a duo wanted in unrelated assault and robberies cases in Norwood. In the most recent incident, police were looking for the man who “shoved and punched” an 88 year-old woman at 2:25 p.m., on Aug. 3 inside the Bank of America at 299 East 204th Street. The suspect took the victim’s $2,500 she withdrew from the ATM before fleeing on foot. Surveillance video captured the suspect as the 52nd Precinct’s Twitter feed posted photos and updates on the case. Apparently identified through facial recognition software, police eventually released a mugshot of the suspect,

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By PROF. ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA, PFA

Some of you might know that besides operating a financial service firm, I am also a college professor on Personal Finance. This summer, I taught a course on estate planning. And, as in all my classes (and client meetings), I like to use real examples. In this case, let’s take Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul who passed away recently. Did you know she had four sons? Did you know that the family has a very active niece? Did you know she was worth $80 million? More importantly, why didn’t she prepare for her death and protect her estate and family belongings? BECAUSE SHE

Inquiring Photographer: New Car Sharing Regulations

By DAVID GREENE

This week we asked readers their thoughts on the City Council’s decision to impose new regulations on Uber and Lyft drivers, that include a 1-year hiring freeze and minimum pay standards for drivers. I think it’s better for the Uber driver. If anything, they’ll make more money for the company and themselves, if it makes [them] bigger. They provide a better service, really. Taxis are everywhere, but I feel like Uber service is a lot better than the yellow taxis. Uber is all around; they’re everywhere and the taxis will drive right by you. If Uber can’t survive, Bronxites will

SEE PHOTOS: Prepping for Back to School in the Bronx

The Norwood News was there to capture some of the goings-on at several back-to-school events with giveaways for the parents. Check out these photos by Jose A. Giralt.

With School Around the Corner, Norwood Projects Could Snarl Traffic

By DAVID CRUZ and JONATHAN CUSTODIO

Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood faces dual projects at its roads, which could spell traffic headaches for the hundreds of drivers that navigate the busy artery following the unofficial end of summer. The problems will likely come during the morning rush, when crews for both projects each running on opposite ends of Bainbridge Avenue–will be on the road. Between parents dropping off children at the neighborhood schools beginning the first day of school on Sept. 5, employees or visitors of Montefiore Health System and North Central Bronx Hospital, and shopping activity at the Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District, getting around

By DAVID CRUZ

Three suspects are on the loose for a series of robberies around Bedford Park and Norwood over the last month. The suspects have struck four times–two in Bedford Park, the other in Norwood, and another in Manhattan. Police say the first incident happened Aug. 7 when the suspects attacked a deliveryman who was bringing an order to 2770 Briggs Ave. Police say the thieves slashed him in the mouth, and stole his wallet containing $200 in cash along with the food. The second incident happened four days later when the suspects repeated their modus operandi–calling in a delivery to rob

Hosting a Basketball Tournament in Memory of a Lost Family

By MARIYA MOSELEY

Eight of the best teams across the East Coast battled it out on the court during the 13th annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament at St. James Park. But this event isn’t just about hooping. To the community, it’s about giving back while bringing together the youth for a series of activities with scholarships and giveaways. The tournament is organized by non-profit organization Gardiner Foundation who teamed up with Manhattan law firm Gersowitz Libo and Korek. Dexter Gardiner, founder of the Gardiner Foundation, created the organization after losing several family members more than a decade ago. One of those tragedies

Candidates Forum Reminds Voters of Races Beyond 34th Senate District

By DAVID CRUZ

As the focus continues on the 34th Senate District race between incumbent Sen. Jeff Klein and challenger Alessandra Biaggi, the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) organized an issues-based forum that saw Biaggi but also candidates for the 33rd and 36th Senate District races. State Senators Gustavo Rivera and Jamaal Bailey, representing the 33rd and 36th Senate Districts respectively, are on the ballot. Bailey and Rivera, both Democrats, face a September primary against respective Republicans Steven Stern and Nicole Torres of the 33rd Senate District, and Robert Diamond of the 36th Senate District. Biaggi and Klein face Antonio Vitiello

Mosholu Library Receives $15000 in State Funds A Rarity (Web Picture)

By JONATHAN CUSTODIO

You can bookmark Aug. 21 as a special day for Mosholu Library, which received a novel $15,000 in state funds. “Our libraries are community hubs and places of resources and comfort,” said Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, said at a news conference at the library on Aug. 21, “we can all relate in our passion for reading and looking for education, and really finding an escape.” The source of the newly distributed funds comes from discretionary funding of $60,000. The funds were evenly distributed to Allerton, Pelham Parkway-Van Nost and Morris Park libraries. Jane Addison-Amoyaw has managed the Mosholu library for the