In Campaign Debate, Sen. Gustavo Rivera Squares Off Against An Empty Seat

By David Cruz Councilman Fernando Cabrera’s absence at a debate he declined to attend was certainly tangible, and illustrated, further waning a victory in his bid against incumbent State Senator Gustavo Rivera.

Tenants Set To Recoup Losses By Pinnacle Group

by David Cruz In a case that’s stretches back to 2006, thousands of Bronx tenants will begin settling their legal matters with a shady landlord who attempted to drive them out of their rent-regulated apartments in order to raise rents. An informational meeting is slated for August 14 in Harlem for locals affected by the Pinnacle Group, the owner of nearly five-dozen buildings in the Bronx. Tenants impacted by the group between 2004 and 2010 will gather Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at I.S. 172 in Harlem to understand the terms of the settlement ad how to file a claim.

The C.O.V.E. To Celebrate 25 Years With Block Party Blowout

by David Cruz Community Organized with a Vision of Excellence, also known as the C.O.V.E., will give thanks to the community for its support with a street festival paying tribute to 25 years as a neighborhood institution. Revelers will gather at Gates Place, between West Gun Hill Road and Mosholu Parkway, for Harmony Day, a time filled with free food, raffles, music and fun as part of the celebration. The Office of the Borough President is expected to declare Saturday, August 9th as The C.O.V.E. Day, presenting a proclamation, according to organizers. The C.O.V.E. is an offshoot of the Knox-Gates

by David Greene The northwest Bronx has a lot less graffiti, and at no expense to the taxpayer!

Once Conjoined Twins Celebrate A Decade Apart

By David Cruz In the ten years that’s passed, 12-year-old twin Clarence Aguirre has picked up some serious dance moves. In a video presentation, Clarence is seen showing off the robot dance, which slowly morphed to an electronic hip-hop routine to the tune of will.i.am’s “I’m Alive.”

Summer Streets 2014 Boasts Norwood Economy and Community

By David Cruz On the latter part of the summer, street festivals dot the Bronx landscape. Over the weekend, the streets along a portion of Bainbridge Avenue closed for a second consecutive Sunday for a festival that marked community pride while beckoning memories of yesteryear.

Out & About

NOTE: The Norwood News will be on hiatus until Aug. 20. Items for consideration may be mailed to our office or sent to norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org, and should be received by Aug. 11 for the next publication date of Aug. 21. Editor’s Pick Summer Streets 2014 The public is invited to a day of fun, rain or shine, Sunday, Aug. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. on East 204th Street between Bainbridge and Decatur avenues. The day features numerous events including live entertainers, kids’ activities and games, clowns, face painting, free salsa lessons, hayrides, hot dog eating contest, and more. For more information, call (718)

by David Greene Three men are in custody after an early morning break-in at a Norwood laundromat–and cops say the trio is suspected in 33 similar jobs from Manhattan to Westchester. Residents say a small army of police on the ground and a helicopter overhead, converged on the Spin City Laundromat at 345 East 204 Street at just before 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 30. One police source told the Norwood News, “We responded to a burglary here last night. It was apart of a pattern-crime (and) who were responsible for 33 similar break-in’s from Yonkers to Manhattan.” The officer smiled before adding, “And we

Oval To Host 31st Annual National Night Out Against Crime

By Brittney Williams Hundreds of residents from the Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood and University Heights will converge at the Williamsbridge Oval in its yearly call against criminals. The annual National Night Out Against Crime takes place on Tuesday, August 5 at the Williamsbridge Oval Park from 5 to 8 p.m. The night offers a varied mix of activities for children and families such as face painting and bouncing houses. Backpacks and other school supplies are also given out to children to help prepare them for the upcoming school year. The event was founded in the early 1980s, serving as a