Out & About – Fun With Holiday Trains

Editor’s Pick NYBG Holiday Train Show See twenty miniature trains zigzag and snake along replicas of familiar New York City landmarks at the 23rd annual New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show from November 15 until January 19, 2015. Seasonal programming includes a visit from a former poet laureate and The Winter Harmonies Concert Series. Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for children ages 2-12. Prices vary depending on certain days. For more information call (718) 817-8700.

Encouraging Community Awareness, Torres Allocates $10K For Civic Lessons

By Catharina Thuemling To get a more engaged citizenry, Councilman Ritchie Torres wants people to start early. It’s a reason he’s targeting students to take an interest in their community.

Be Healthy The New Montefiore Medical Center—a Hospital Without Beds

By TOPPER NORRIS Vital Stats: 500. Number of medical professionals employed at new Montefiore Hutchinson Campus. (Source: Montefiore Medical Center) Montefiore Medical Center opened its new Hutchinson Campus today—a 12-story, state-of-the-art medical facility with 12 operating rooms, four procedure rooms, and an advanced medical imaging center. But you won’t find any overnight beds.

Sister of WTC Trapped Window Washer, a Bronx Resident, Speaks Out

by David Cruz The sister of one of the window washers trapped inside a scaffold near the 68th floor of the World Trade Center said her brother, Juan Lopez, who family says lives in Norwood, remains shaken but will likely return to the job.

Business Beat – CPR Training School Breathes Life in Wakefield

By DAVID CRUZ Janet Hawkins looks to seize the five boroughs, at least within the realm of CPR training. And she knows a key rule of business: give them what they want.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

by David Cruz Have two weeks flown by already? They must have since the latest edition of the Norwood News is out filled with plenty of news you can share with your community. This edition we look at the implications behind the impending closure of Shrine of Saint Ann’s Church in Norwood, one of six churches slated for closure in the Bronx. Michaela Ross picks up the story and what parishioners think on the closure. The feature In The Public Interest focuses on ways the city Education Department intends to fix the overcrowding issue in school districts, a step in the

A Food Drive For the Nation’s Veterans, Courtesy of Bronx Councilmen

by David Cruz Veterans in need of a helping hand could find one in the Bronx thanks to two local city councilmen. Councilmen Andrew Cohen and Fernando Cabrera are answering the call of duty by taking part in the New York City Council’s Veterans Food Drive, which runs until Thursday, Nov. 20. The drive comes as the country pauses to thank a veteran this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Non-perishable foods will be collected throughout the city, which will go to pantries that specifically serve military veterans and their families. A report by the Food Bank for NYC estimates 30 percent of military vets

Calls For More Security At Forefront of CB7 Public Safety Meeting

By Catharina Thuemling At the latest Community Board 7 Public Safety Committee meeting on Nov. 6, the newly appointed executive officer of the 52nd Precinct, Captain Jonathan Korabel updated worrisome board members and neighbors about the recent shootings in Norwood and Bedford Park. The shootings prompted a large response by officers, who’ve now stepped up patrols near the board offices by 204th Street and Valentine. Three weeks ago, shots rang outside the office, startling Board members. The incident within the neighborhood was certainly rare, spurring talk of safety in the community. An NYPD light tower has been set up there.

ICYMI: Halloween In Norwood

Ghouls, goblins and superheroes overtook Norwood on Halloween as the neighborhood celebrated the yearly tradition. Around the block, kids traipsed up and down stores, tricking or treating anyone who came along. The Norwood News re-wound the clocks to last week to feature all the verve and vibe of Halloween 2014 in our neat slideshow. Credit for picture 1 goes to the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District, picture 2 is credited to Montefiore Medical Center, while the honors for picture 3 goes to the Bronx Borough President’s Office. The rest go to our photoman Adi Talwar.