Public Advocate Williams Backs Council Recommendations Against Andy King

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is backing the New York City Council’s recommendations against embattled Councilman Andy King, who could be suspended from the Council amid a damaging scandal over the misuse and abuse of his office. Williams received King’s endorsement in his run for public advocate, where he’s now on the Nov. 5 ballot. The news indicates little confidence in King, who has been in office since 2013. Williams, however, stopped short in answering whether he believes King should resign. “I haven’t read the entire report, but from I heard it wasn’t good. I have a lot of faith

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s twenty-first edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community news stories to read and share. We have 24 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on a fatal police-involved shooting, with a sergeant from the 52nd Precinct shooting a driver during a traffic stop that spiraled out of control. Now the family of the deceased driver, Allan Feliz, is suing. Read why the attorney for the family believes they have a case. Inside the cover you’ll read a

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A Call for Expulsion Against Andy King As Bronx Council Members Reserve Judgment

By DAVID CRUZ, MICHAEL TURAY, and JONATHAN CUSTODIO

Council Members are offering their take on the damning scandal once again surrounding North Bronx Councilman Andy King, including Norwood’s councilman who is reserving judgment so he could hear King out. Councilman Andrew Cohen, who represents the 11th Council District, finds the contents of the report deplorable, but is holding out on which way he’ll vote until King makes his plea before the Council, which is expected next week. A 48-page report drafted by the New York City Council’s Standards and Ethics Committee found King misused his office while painting him as a threatening legislator to his staffers. “I’ll certainly

By JONATHAN CUSTODIO

Immigrants can breathe a sigh of relief for now after the city won a case that delays the controversial “public charge” rule championed by the Trump Administration from taking effect. The ruling holds off a policy that could prevent some immigrants, including those seeking to extend or change their temporary visas, from public entitlements or acquiring lawful permanent resident status if they use public benefits or are deemed likely to use them. It was brought to the public discourse after a draft of the legislation was leaked in 2017. The city, along with New York State Attorney General Letitia James,

New Bus Routes, and Some Discontinued, Under MTA Bronx Bus Redesign Plan

By JOSE A. GIRALT

Senior leadership from the MTA and Bronx elected officials announced that final plans have been approved for a redesign of bus routes in the Bronx. Officially known as the Bronx Bus Network Plan, it is the most significant change in bus transportation in decades. Although the 323-page report, titled “The Bronx Bus Network Redesign” includes the words “Final Plan” on the cover, transit officials are encouraging continued feedback from community boards, elected officials, and commuters. The MTA estimates that 490,000 Bronxites ride the 57 bus routes in the borough every day and every route will be affected in some way.

Lawsuit Slated Against NYPD in 52nd Precinct Fatal Shooting

By DAVID CRUZ

The family of the man killed by an NYPD sergeant assigned to the 52nd Precinct following a traffic stop in Norwood is slated to sue the Police Department arguing the shooting was unjustified. The daytime incident stunned residents in the relatively quiet neighborhood, who can’t recall ever remembering an incident like this happening in Norwood. “They’re really seeking justice, and they’re seeking an independent investigation,” said Robert Vilensky, the attorney for the family of Allen Feliz, who was killed by a single bullet. Feliz, a Yonkers resident and father of a five-year-old, was fatally shot after he was stopped by

Union Representing NYCHA Workers Backs Torres' Congressional Campaign Run

By DAVID CRUZ

The largest labor union representing employees from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and City University of New York (CUNY) are ready to throw their support for Councilman Ritchie Torres in his run for the 15th Congressional District, adding to the number of labor unions already backing Torres. Teamsters Local 237 will announce its support Tuesday morning for Torres, one of the more highly visible candidates for the South Bronx race that began in March when current seat-holder, Jose Serrano, announced he won’t run for re-election. “Teamsters Local 237 supports Ritchie Torres in his congressional bid because we know from

Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Norwood Leaves One Person Dead

By DAVID CRUZ

A man was killed following a police stop by officers from the 52nd Precinct in a daytime shooting that stunned residents in the relatively quiet neighborhood, who haven’t seen an incident like this unfold in years. NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan briefed reporters on the shooting that happened at Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street, a relatively quiet section of the neighborhood that passes a busy nexus of traffic in Norwood. Officers spotted the man driving without a seat belt on Bainbridge Avenue near East Gun Hill Road, pulling him over by Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street. Two officers–partners