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DO YOU NEED A DENTAL CROWN? Crowns are an integral part of many dental restoration treatments including implants, root canals, or simply covering and strengthening a tooth that’s damaged by trauma or decay. Before Now, Placing a Crown Took At Least Three Steps: First, you needed an appointment to prepare the tooth, take the impression, and place the temporary crown. Second, you needed to wait (possibly two weeks) while your permanent crown was fabricated at a dental lab, then returned to our office. Third, you needed a SECOND appointment to remove the temporary crown and place your permanent crown. Now,

Journalism Program The Bronx Investigative Internship Program is accepting applications for its paid, 10-week program combining group work and required hours of individual reporting totaling 10 hours per week running from late January to late March. High school students and college-age Bronx residents are eligible. Applicants must be available to attend sessions every Monday and Tuesday evening from 3 to 5 p.m. during the program’s run. Applications are due by 9 a.m. Jan. 8, 2016. To apply, go to http://bit.ly/1mwBd6i. Heating Assistance Available This winter, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) offers eligible households of low-income and elderly New Yorkers to receive a one-time benefit

The Mosholu Library at 285 E. 205th St. has decided to extend its hours effective Jan. 4, 2016. Thanks to a $43 million dollar grant to the New York City public library systems, patrons of the Mosholu branch will be able to enjoy a few extra hours during the week which are meant to encourage more patronage to the library. Along with the extra hours, the library will also be able to hire an additional children’s librarian. The new hours are as follows: Mondays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

If there’s one word once again blanketing the end-of-year lists relating to the Bronx, it’s “development,” a term that holds a double meaning in this context. In Norwood, the neighborhood experienced some two-steps-forward-one-step-back moments with some seeds of development planted and sure to grow in 2016. Starting with Norwood, major construction continues to dot the landscape with Webster Avenue serving as the epicenter to reshaping the neighborhood. With two projects (residential and supportive) expected to open in 2016, this further underscores the question: will the city increase its services to meet the impending population increase? More pointedly, will Mayor Bill

In light of the recent conviction of former state Republican Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, we asked readers if they think the outcome sends a clear message to Albany to clean up the way it conducts politics in this state. I congratulate the federal prosecutor on pursuing these cases of corruption by the Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos, and they deserve every bit of the justice system thrown at them that they got. I think Governor Andrew Cuomo has to be honest and truthful and really come out clean and make more corruption inquiries and get

The developers behind the Kingsbridge National Ice Center (KNIC) have been approved for a multi-million dollar loan by the state to begin construction on its $348 million project. But developers still can’t claim the lease since the city hasn’t released it to them, the Norwood News has learned. Developers for KNIC Partners LLC project have spent the better part of 2015 scouting for philanthropists and private donors to help fund the massive project, purported to become the world’s largest ice skating center. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Empire State Development (ESD), an economic development agency that seeks to

The holidays aren’t the same without hot cocoa, toys and a visit from Santa Claus. That’s what happened at Williamsbridge Oval Park Dec. 18, with the New York City Parks celebrating its annual Winter Wonderland on Dec. 18. The inclusive event celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, holidays practiced by the Norwood’s faithful. Kids gathered at the Oval’s Recreation Center to play some carnival games, learn about healthy eating options, and have get some face-time with Old Saint Nick. The event caps a year of special programming at the Recreation Center, which is opened Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30

CONGRATULATIONS TO ACADEMY of Mount St. Ursula student Cinthia Ibarra (pictured), who heads to the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Arts and Sciences on a full scholarship. The funds, estimated at $200,000, came from the QuestBridge College Match Scholarship program, which connects bright low-income students to America’s best universities. Cinthia was one of 51 students nationwide to be admitted as QuestBridge Scholars at U Penn. “Receiving the news that I was granted the scholarship just before Christmas was such a blessing to my family and I,” said Cinthia. Photo courtesy Academy of Mount St. Ursula

Be Healthy: Montefiore Program Links Power of Art to Well-Being

Vital Stats 1: Number of hours an art therapy session took to reduce symptoms in cancer inpatients. (Source: Journal of Pain & Symptom Management, 2006) Within the grand hall of Montefiore Medical Center in Norwood, hospital medical staff and associates took a break from their daily tasks to stop by an art gallery showcasing the other side of their colleagues’ hidden talents. The Associate Art Showcase was hosted by Montefiore’s Healing Arts Program, which served as a kind of collective meeting ground for hospital staffers looking to show off their artistic side. “The feel in the room was really special and