Remembering Lydia ‘Nena’ Stephen, ‘Warrior Princess’

Lydia Stephens, otherwise known as “Nena,” the brave 10-year-old Bronx girl profiled in the Nov. 29-Dec. 12 print edition of the Norwood News, died last night after a long fight against cancer. She will be missed. Below are some of the comments generated on this website after we posted her story online. Please feel free to share your thoughts with the community as we mourn the loss of young Nena.

Bronx News Roundup, Dec. 10

Super speedy editions of the roundup coming today and tomorrow while the Norwood News delves into production of its upcoming print edition (the Holiday Issue!). These are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

Crime Watch: Another Murder on Decatur

Early Sunday morning, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 3089 Decatur Avenue, just south of East 204th Street in Norwood. Upon arrival, officers found 46-year-old Gary Rodriguez with a gunshot wound to the torso. Emergency Service workers took Rodriguez to Montefiore Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. There have been no arrests made and police say the investigation is ongoing.

Strong Crowd Comes Out to ‘Save’ Clinton High School

School spirit was loud and clear last Thursday night when students, teachers, alumni and members of the community rallied together to “save” DeWitt Clinton High School after the Department of Education handed the school its second consecutive “F” on its 2011-2012 progress report, which could lead to major changes at the school or possible closure.

Last Chance to Win Tickets to Bronx Film Festival

Today brings the final opportunity to win free passes to the Bronx International Film Festival, which culminates with a final round of films tonight. Each day of the festival, we are posting a trivia question. If you answer correctly, you win free passes to the festival. Just email your answer to contest@bronxfilmfestival.com and put “Norwood News answer” in the subject line. Today’s question: What is the longest running film event in the Bronx?

Bronx News Roundup, Dec. 7

Welcome to another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

Answer Question, Win Bronx Film Festival Tickets

Today brings another opportunity to win free passes to the Bronx International Film Festival, which is going on now through Saturday. Each day of the festival, we are posting a trivia question. If you answer correctly, you win free passes to the festival. Just email your answer to contest@bronxfilmfestival.com and put “Norwood News answer” in the subject line.

Sparkling the Heart of Fordham Tree Lighting Tonight

The Fordham Business Improvement District jumpstarts the holiday season on Fordham Road with its eighth annual Sparkling the Heart of Fordham Holiday Lights Event tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Muller Park and Plaza (intersection of East Fordham Road and Creston Avenue). Rhina Valentin will be hosting and, yes, she will be accompanied by Santa Claus.

Race to Replace Norwood/Bedford Park Councilman Heats Up

Last week, Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz showed up at Scott Tower in Bedford Park to address the audience at the November Community Board 7 general meeting to talk about a few issues facing the state legislator. He also brought along a friend and ally, Andy Cohen, who he introduced as the Aging Committee Chair of Community Board 8, which includes Kingsbridge and Riverdale.