Editorial: Why Newspapers Should Matter to You

For those who haven’t heard, the New York Daily News saw some of the most brutal cuts to its reporting staff in recent memory. No one was safe, not even the librarians who archive the paper’s work. You may not notice it right away—no sector is immune to layoffs–but the pain of the layoffs could easily affect you. Follow us here: Without reporters you may not know what’s happening down the street, how to best shame a bad landlord putting tenants in harm’s way, and what the people you elected to represent you in public office are up to. That’s

Outrage in North Bronx Sparks Plan to Reveal Shelter Addresses

By DAVID CRUZ

Following acrimony by residents over the sudden boom in homeless men roaming the streets of Wakefield and Edenwald sections of the Bronx, Comptroller Scott Stringer plans to share the locations of shelters that have quietly opened across the neighborhood. Stringer, a critic of the mayor’s handling of the homelessness crisis that’s swept the city, promised residents that an investigation will be launched. He distinguished an investigation with an audit, which the latter can take a year and a half to complete. “[Y]ou don’t want that,” Stringer told an audience at a town hall event his office hosted on July 24.

SEE VIDEO: 5-2 Precinct Scour for Duo Wanted for University Heights Robbery

By DAVID CRUZ

Two men are wanted for questioning for a daytime robbery the University Heights section of the Bronx on July 24. The men, captured on video, were seen inside an apartment building on University and Aqueduct avenues armed with silver guns, according to police. Once inside, the men allegedly entered a 27-year-old victim’s house, tied the victim up, and ransacked the apartment. They made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim was not physically hurt. Police described the first suspect as Hispanic, standing at 5′ 9″, weighing 180 pounds, with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By PROF. ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA, PFA

If you are familiar with this column, you will know that I am an adjunct college professor at a public college in the Bronx and one of my summer school classes I am teaching focuses on retirement planning. So understanding inflation is of the utmost importance. For example, $1 today at three percent inflation per year will devalue the dollar to .97 cents by next year, .85 cents in five years, and .70 cents in a decade. The government tells what is inflation in our economy through a measure called the Consumer Price Index (CPI). But what’s in that box? The Bureau of Labor Stats

Whalen Park's Official Re-Opening Draws Namesake's Family

By SOPHIA EBANKS

After one year of reconstruction, Norwood’s Whalen Park officially reopened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and family members of the patriarch behind the park’s name. “I couldn’t stop crying,” said Kate Armstrong, daughter of the late Henry A. Whalen, a Norwood resident and the park’s namesake. “Our father would be so proud of this. Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine that it would turn into this great park that it is today.” The park, located on Perry Avenue and 205th Street, has been revamped with the installation of new playground equipment, including

From the South Bronx to Riverdale, more than 30 vendors from all over the borough are expected to showcase the best culinary fare amid the backdrop of live music and the frenetic pace of Fordham. The Bronx Night Market is expected to take place on July 28 beginning at 4 p.m. The joint collaborative effort is being hosted by Edible Bronx and Blox NYC in conjunction with the Fordham Road Business Improvement District. The Fordham Road BID manages Fordham Plaza, the city-owned property falling under the Transportation Department. While food will be the standout attraction of the event, guests can

Cohen Intends to Swap Council Role for Judgeship

By DAVID CRUZ

For more than four years, Councilman Andrew Cohen has represented Norwood at the ready, overseeing a robust constituent services department, regularly appearing at community meetings across the 11th Council District, and carrying himself wholesome and scandal-free. But despite his popularity among constituents, political rumblings originating in Riverdale indicate Cohen is considering a judgeship nomination that’s guaranteed, triggering a vacancy, according to several sources who spoke to the Norwood News. Cohen, a Democrat in his second term, was upfront about the rumors, telling the Norwood News he is mulling the prospect of serving on the bench. “If it comes this year

A Refuge for Vets and LGBTQ Youth Opens in the Bronx

By SOPHIA EBANKS

Several homeless military veterans and LGBTQ youth now have a place to call home with the opening of a new supportive housing residence in the University Heights section of the Bronx. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the opening on July 17. Walton House, located between Walton Avenue and East Burnside Avenue, holds 89 affordable housing apartments that have been leased to 56 military veterans and 33 young adults, 40 percent of whom identify as LGBTQ. The property is the third residence for veterans managed by the Jericho Project, a non-profit that provides housing and services for the homeless

After One Bike Share Company Backs Out of the Bronx, Two Step it Up

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

Five days after the bike-sharing company ofo backpedaled on a pilot program providing dockless bikes in the Bronx, Citi Bike and JUMP Bikes have stepped up to double the number of pedal-assist bicycles in the borough. These e-bikes will officially become available by July 28 and mid-August, according to the city Transportation Department (DOT). City Bike and JUMP Bikes will now provide 200 pedal-assist bikes respectively. Ofo was originally chosen to make 200 regular pedal bikes available in the Bronx by the end of July, mostly around the Fordham University area. However, on July 19 DOT announced that ofo was