SEE PICTURES: Frights and Chills at Williamsbridge Oval Haunted House

By DAVID CRUZ

The Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center in Norwood transformed into a haunted house on Oct. 25, featuring some scary sights throughout the two-story site. The haunted house is a popular tradition at the recreation center, which includes a gym, computer lab, and arts and crafts room. Check out these photos by Miriam Quinones.

Councilman King Vows to Fight Council’s Ethics Findings

By DAVID GREENE and DAVID CRUZ

Waging a rebuttal against a damning 48-page report that outlined abuses of power in his office, Bronx Councilman Andy King was joined by roughly fifty supporters in denouncing the process and findings of that report. Flanked by his wife and attorney, King, who represents the 12th Council District in the North Bronx, was surrounded by residents and clergy members at the New Testament Temple on Seymour Avenue on Oct. 26, proclaiming to a handful of reporters, “This is home for me and I don’t violate my home, and I’m saddened that someone thinks it’s okay to violate our home here

Health Check: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones During Flu Season

By CAROLINE HELLER

Influenza (Flu) season is upon us once again, which means it’s time to get your annual flu vaccine as soon as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages six months and older (with rare exceptions) get a flu vaccine. It takes two weeks after the vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against flu making early fall the best time. Getting vaccinated later, however, can still be beneficial and vaccinations will continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even into January or later. Some people are undecided about getting

By DAVID CRUZ

New Yorkers with open warrants for low-level summonses can have those records cleared up with a rare second chance offering hosted by the Bronx District Attorney’s Office this Saturday. The “Another Chance” event hosted by the district attorney’s office will see Thessalonia Worship Center converted to a mobile courtroom where those with open warrants can work out their case with defense attorneys from the Legal Aid Society. “[W]e will have defense attorneys to help participants learn how to seal old convictions, as well as get information on expunging marijuana possession convictions faster, bringing criminal justice reform to life for New

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

With all the attention the 2020 Presidential Election is getting, some New Yorkers may not be aware that there is a local election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. And registered voters can start casting their ballots from Oct. 26. to Nov. 3, thanks to early voting. At an information meeting held in Co-Op City, Councilman Andy King–before a report by the New York City Council substantiated claims of abuse in his office–was joined by members of the Board of Elections and New York City Charter Revision Commission 2019 to explain some of the local issues on the ballot. The New York

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

Free Electronic Pickups Make an appointment to have your used electronic equipment picked up by the city Department of Sanitation (DSNY). TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, small servers, and mobile phones are among the items DSNY can accept. Pickups will be made by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, visit nyc.gov/electronics. For a full list of items accepted by DSNY, visit on.nyc.gov/HowToGetRidOf for disposal options. Free Dance Workshop The Ailey Arts in Education is hosting a series of free dance workshops at New Settlement Community Center, 1501 Jerome Ave. for caregivers and people diagnosed with dementia on Oct. 29 and Nov.

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

Editor’s Pick Halloween at the Oval Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center presents the following free holiday events (info: (718) 543-8672 ext. 307): Haunted House – Oct. 25, 7 to 9 p.m., for ages 12+ to travel through rooms and be spooked by ghosts, zombies, clowns and monsters. Toddler Halloween – Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for ages to 5. Includes pumpkin hunt, songs, carnival games and arts & crafts. Pumpkin Party – Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m., for ages to 11. Includes pumpkin basket giveaways, carnival games, arts & crafts, holiday trick or treat, and more. Onstage Lehman