P.S. 51 Parents, Community to Meet with state DOH

By JUSTIN MCCALLUM Questions over the closure and toxicity of a local Norwood school will be addressed at an upcoming public meeting that will determine the next steps for exposed students, parents and teachers. The news comes amid an introduction to a bill seeking further transparency on the health safety at public schools.

Business Beat – White Plains Road BID on the Rise

By DAVID CRUZ Joe Thompson sat at the Rainbow Diner, his regular 24-hour eatery, ordering “the usual” black cup of coffee. Normally, it’s a quick stop before his daily walkthrough along the White Plains Road Business Improvement District, where he serves as its executive director.

Bronx to Lace Up Its Shoes for the Annual B’N Fit Walk By PAOLO MOSSETTI It’s time for our kids to drop that remote and start running! The Bronx Nutrition and Fitness Initiative for Teens (B’N Fit) has just announced the Annual Teen and Community Walk, and their website is open for registration.

Out & About: April 19 to May 1

Editor’s Pick Easter at the Oval The public is invited to an Spring Egg Hunt at the Williamsbridge Oval on April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events include carnival games, potato sack races, music, and a traditional egg hunt. There will be separate hunts for ages 1 to 5 and for ages 6 to 11 at 1:30 p.m. Children must bring their own baskets. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

Passion of Christ Re-enactment Draws Hundreds in Norwood

by David Cruz St. Brendan’s Church in Norwood marked Good Friday with a re-enactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Hundreds took part in a procession where actors portraying Roman soldiers flogged an actor portraying a beaten and bloodied Jesus Christ trudging through East 204th Street. The longstanding tradition by St. Brendan’s parish happens every Good Friday, the Catholic holiday that marks the death of Jesus.

First-ever Spring Egg Hunt at Williamsbridge Oval

By Shayla Love This year, the Easter bunny is hopping to Norwood! Children won’t have to go farther than the Williamsbridge Oval, as they’ll meet and greet the springtime hare while hunting for bright colored eggs containing candy and treats inside. This first annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is sponsored by the Mosholu Preservation Corporation, the Jerome-Gun Hill BID and the city Parks Department.

Grand Concourse Now Home to Slow Zones

by David Cruz The Concourse of Death may now become the Concourse of Caution. To prevent the more fatalities along the Grand Concourse over the years, the city has rolled out new traffic calming measures to keep traffic flowing for drivers without making a hard stop or causing an accident.

Big Representation From Norwood on Bronx Albany Day

by David Cruz Norwood has long battled “the Bronx is burning” image since the days when the nation witnessed charred building remains in the south Bronx during the 1970s. Though the trend never reached Norwood, its stereotype remained etched in the minds of skeptic out-of-towners believing those days continue to exist.

Print Preview: Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

Has two weeks passed already!?! In the interim, the Norwood News gathered several noteworthy news items that makes up this latest edition. Inside you will find several interesting top stories on the Croton Water Filtration Plant and the impending Bronx Day in Albany that will spark a conversation. Check out our In The Public Interest, Inquiring Photographer, Out & About, Neighborhood Notes and our Business Beat. This time we took a trip to Pelham Parkway to spotlight the White Plains Road Business Improvement District, making great strides. So spread the word on the Norwood News, and view the digital edition. Also, if