Bronx Democratic Party to Endorse Pair of Candidates in The West Bronx

By David Cruz The Bronx Democratic machine is set to stump for two candidates in separate races the west Bronx. Latoya Joyner, a candidate for the 77th Assembly District, and Marsha Michael, a candidate for the 79th Assembly District, have already received support from the Bronx Democratic caucus. Their official support kicks off tomorrow with supports rallying behind them at Bronx Borough Hall. The candidates, both female, represent a minority demographic within the Bronx political sphere, where male legislators dominate.

Senator Recognizes Monroe

Digital Edition of Norwood News Out!

The latest edition of the Norwood News is out, available at 192 locations throughout the northwest Bronx. Stop by any diner, post office, and stores along Jerome Avenue to pick up your copy. The edition explores several interesting stories happening in the northwest Bronx nabe. First, interest on the ever-changing Webster Avenue is brewing, with one developer eyeing a chunk of occupied properties. This latest development comes on the heels of the Stagg Group at the tail end of construction on two supportive housing sites there. Next, a burning question looms in Norwood: What happened to the the Williamsbridge Oval

By the Norwood News Under the leadership of PS/MS 95 school principal Serge Marshall Davis, the fledgling middle school’s extracurricular school sports program has taken off.

Locals: Where’s the Williamsbridge Oval Skateboard Park?

By PAOLO MOSSETTI and DAVID CRUZ Though Community Board 7 overwhelmingly voted in favor of skateboard grounds at the Williamsbridge Oval, the city Parks Department views it as a case of flip flopping.

Turning Trash into Art

By CHELSEA GEORGE An artist has turned trash into masterpieces, inspiring young minds at one Norwood school to do the same.

Property Owner Eyes Chunk of Webster Avenue

By DAVID CRUZ With 80 blocks of Webster Avenue rezoned to usher an influx of affordable housing with a mandated retail component, a new wave of property managers is mulling a move to the relatively barren corridor.

Out & About 5’1’14 – (May 9 – 14)

Editor’s Pick “Fair @ the Square” The public is invited to the Westchester Square Merchants Association’s 6th annual “Fair @ the Square,” May 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, between Westchester and St. Raymonds avenues. Events include kids games and activities, health screenings, spaghetti eating contest, art exhibits, a variety of foods and vendors, concert series, as well as numerous live performances. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

Longtime Bedford Park Hair Salon Cuts Out

By David Greene FAREWELL TO NEIGHBORHOOD STAPLE… After 32 years in business many area residents were surprised to see the shuttered doors at The New Hair Studio at 205 E. 198th Street. Rather than a teary goodbye, the owner