Dad’s Paid Tribute By LaSorsa Chevrolet

by the Norwood News For all those dads who’ve ran errands, drove the kids to practice and gave up their Saturday sleep-ins to cheer on their kids during a ball game, here’s an event that pays tribute to patriarchs! LaSorsa Chevrolet is honoring dads throughout the borough with its first-ever Dad’s Night Out on June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m at the auto group’s showroom, 3510 Webster Ave. The head of households will be at a familiar setting–a good old fashion barbecue pit that features live music, muscle cars, raffles for Bronx ball games and televised World Cup Games. “We’re proud

By Imani Hall Advocates for Bronx public schools are looking for answers over the city’s mandated order to remove a dangerous toxin found in public school buildings.

La Bonita Bandera: Bronxites Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage

By Richard Bucey Grand Concourse was a sea of red, white, blue and a single star as tens of thousands of Bronxites filled the streets for the 27th annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade. The parade spanned from East 192nd Street all the way to Van Cortlandt Avenue. Over a 150 community, political, educational and cultural groups marched in this celebration of Puerto Rican heritage and multiculturalism.

Michael Bolton to Perform at Lehman Center June 7

by Brittney Williams Michael Bolton, the soulful, multi-Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter will be performing for the first time on stage in the Bronx on Saturday, June 7 at 8 p.m.

BronxTalk to Air 13th Congressional District Debate on June 16

By Pamela Segura BronxTalk, the political talk show that airs on the public access station BronxNet, will broadcast an hour-long debate between Congressman Charles Rangel, State Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Rev. Michael Walrond, Jr. on June 16 at 9:00 p.m.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Out!

The latest edition of the Norwood News is out at nearly 200 locations in the northwest Bronx. You can find them at local diners, stores along Jerome Avenue and other neighborhood spots. For this edition we focus on the long-time issue that’s irked plenty of Norwoodians: barbecuing at parks. The 52nd Precinct is now on the lookout, spotting any violators with help from neighbors. Our other top story focuses on the Fordham Road B/D subway station and Community Board 7’s effort to push for retail space. Read up over the Board’s attempts to make it happen. Inside you can read up on

By David Greene This week we asked readers about the recent spike in violent crime in the 47th Precinct and it’s plan to build relationships with neighbors by visiting their homes. I feel like it’s kind of invading people’s privacy for some reason. I feel like they shouldn’t be knocking on people’s doors. Something should be done, but neighborhoods like this… it’s really quiet around here. I’ve seen the police towers and I think that’s enough because it did stop crime in the south Bronx, and it does have a lot of officers now. Claude Escobar

Mess of the Month – Graffiti At Tracey Towers

Tracey Towers, the futuristic-esque high-rise at Jerome Avenue and the Grand Concourse, was marred with cryptic graffiti (the only legible word seen is “AMMO”) in early May. The Norwood News received several phone calls from several angry neighbors about this latest vandalism. Police at the 52nd Precinct advise to call the stationhouse at (718) 220-5811. Readers can also forward fresh pictures of graffiti to David Cruz at dcruz@norwoodnews.org. Photo by David Cruz

Neighborhood Notes

Editor’s Note: Anyone can submit an item for consideration in Neighborhood Notes. Send items to David Cruz at dcruz@norwoodnews.org. Immigration Assistance A workshop on working through the immigration system will be held at PS 28 Mount Hope Centennial School, 1861 Anthony Ave., on Saturday, May 31. For more information, call (718) 933-6909.