Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out

The Norwood News, your bi-weekly community newspaper you know and love to read is out once again, both on the digital format and over 200 locations in the northwest Bronx. In this edition we take an in-depth look at the super high-tech ShotSpotter system slated to arrive within the 52nd Precinct. Hear from Inspector Nilda Hofmann who can’t wait to see the system up and running in the station house that covers Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham and Kingsbridge. We’ve also bridged the divide between newspaper and digital news with Norwood News Online, a feature showcasing some web exclusives that can only

By KASIA ROMANOWSKA As the holiday season rapidly approaches, a new shopping center has opened up in the Bronx following a ribbon cutting and a year of debuts for shopping centers across the borough.

ATM Bandits Strike Again in Bedford Park, Raising Burglary Count To 54

by David Greene A group of experienced thieves, eluding police since early this year, have struck again in Bedford Park.

Be Healthy – Campaign To Curb Teen Pregnancies In The Bronx

Vital Stats: 11.1% – Percentage of pregnancies among females aged 15-19. (Source: Center for Disease Control) by David Cruz Recognizing the high number of teen pregnancies throughout the Bronx, the New York City Health Department has launched an advertising blitz to help reverse teen pregnancy figures.

Fordham Public Art Piece Obstructed by Agency Vehicles

By Anton K. Nilsson A public art piece on the sidewalk at the corner of East Fordham Road and Webster Avenue is frequently obstructed by parked vehicles belonging to multiple city agencies, enraging officials from the borough’s biggest business improvement district.

Mulling Over the Final Journey

British Traveler George Meegan Revisits Norwood and Talks Death By KASIA ROMANOWSKA George Meegan, the renowned British adventurer who spent seven years crossing both Americas by foot, is revisiting Norwood, where he looked back on his epic walk while extending an invite to friends for his “last journey.” Yet on this one, he will be present only in spirit.

Debates For Police Accountability Rage at Five-Two Mtg.

By David Cruz One day after celebrating her 24th year at the NYPD, Inspector Nilda Hofmann faced a tense standoff with two police skeptics calling for more accountability within the Police Department. Their weapons: debate and rebuttals that seared with hostility.

Spelling Bee C-R-A-Z-E At P.S. 94

By Anton K. Nilsson Emotions ran high at the eighth annual P.S. 94 spelling bee. For the 26 participating fourth and fifth graders, the dominant feelings were of excitement and stage-fright; for the three finalists, it was all P-R-I-D-E and J-O-Y.

S. Bronx Group Home Under Fire After Abuse Claims

By DAVID GREENE A 17th staffer at a South Bronx home for special needs adults has been told to stay home amid a state investigation of alleged chronic abuse by employees.