Building Upon Webster Avenue

By ANTON K. NILSSON Heavy-duty bulldozers and trucks pepper an empty lot on Webster Avenue near 205th Street, where a new 10-story, 60-unit residential building is now under construction. And the point has been made loud and clear: The Bedford, as it will be called, will not be supportive housing, a nagging problem for the burgeoning Webster Avenue stretch.

Getting a Say: More Participatory Budgeting Sessions Set

By DAVID CRUZ If you had the chance to fill the role of New York City Councilmember, where would you earmark $1 million in capital funds? It’s a question Councilman Andy Cohen will continue posing in his latest round of Participatory Budget sessions, a yearlong process where locals as young as 14-years-old in his 11th Council District can offer input on how to spend taxpayer monies to better their communities. Six workshops are slated for this month: Monday, Oct. 20 – Schervier Nursing Home, 2975 Independence Ave. at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 – Rambling House, 4292 Katonah Ave. at

KNIC Officially Inks Lease To Bring Ice Center To Armory

by David Cruz The i’s have been dotted. The t’s crossed. The lawsuits cleared. Now the Kingsbridge National Ice Center is officially set to bring the world’s largest skating center to the long vacant Kingsbridge Armory after a bumpy start. Kevin Parker, the lead developer of the complex, officially signed a 99-year lease with the city Economic Development Corporation this week, two weeks after a judge ruled he is the sole developer of the $350 million project. “Reaching this juncture caps a monumental effort from community partners, elected officials and local residents who joined us in dreaming big – in

by David Cruz Take participatory budgeting, a Tour de Bronx, the rebirth of the NCBH maternity ward and the list of Norwood’s worst landlords and you have the latest edition of the Norwood News, hitting newsstands at over 200 locations in the northwest Bronx. This week we explore key events happening in the community for you to share with friends and family. Check out roving reporter Hayley Camacho’s article on shady landlords whose buildings have made life hell for tenants in Norwood and Bedford Park. The responses she gathered are quite interesting. Next, we give you an update to a murderous

By Hayley Camacho On his dining room table, Victor Rosario has six letters from the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s Code Enforcement Division certifying the numerous violations in his apartment at 3540 Decatur Ave. Rosario has been fighting an uphill battle for the last several years to get the landlord, Bob-Al Management Corp, to make the necessary repairs.

Put the Pedal to the Metal at the 20th annual Tour de Bronx

by David Cruz Strap on your helmet, tune up the two-wheeler and get set for the 20th annual Tour de Bronx. The state’s largest bike outing, according to Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., is a way of shattering the nagging stigma of the Bronx. “And the best way to do that is to show people that the Bronx is not what it was, but so much more,” said Diaz, as he stood outside the Bronx YMCA in Castle Hill, overlooking a scenic view of the East River and Whitestone Bridge. The largest free bicycling event in the state, the

Judge: KNIC Project Can Proceed

By David Cruz A plan to bring an enormous ice center into the Kingsbridge Armory can proceed following a legal squabble that ended with a Bronx judge ruling in favor of its lead developer.

Business Beat – Diaz Jr.: Regulate Salons and Spas

By DAVID CRUZ The cosmetology business is often rife with CFC-laden hair sprays, nail polish fumes that pose a health risk to overexposed manicurists, and work stations improperly sanitized.

Guarding Kingsbridge From Upzoning

By JANAKI CHADHA Walking along Kingsbridge Road, one is able to get a good feel of the neighborhood. A bustling corridor, Kingsbridge Road boasts a small suburban vibe tucked within Aqueduct, Grand, and Davidson avenues, neighborhoods known for its quaint homes and six-story residences.