JGHBID Gears Up For Sept. 20 Fall Festival

by David Cruz For the past eight months, the Jerome-Gun Hill BID has been gearing up for the Fall Festival, the biggest event for the BID. But even as the 12th annual Fall Festival was under way in September 2013, BID Executive Director Marcia Cameron had early thoughts of what to do about this year.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

The 18th edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of news to consume. First, we check in what’s happening along Webster Avenue, and plans by a family-owned developer to build two eight-story buildings along the relatively barren corridor. On Decatur Avenue in Norwood, families will get a helping hand from a local councilman and community board as they rebuild after a devastating fire in September 10. The Norwood News also takes a look at building conditions along Kingsbridge and Fordham, where some tenants have banned together and another tenant is on her own. We also have your Norwood News fixtures–Inquiring Photographer,

By DAVID CRUZ Fears of new supportive housing along Webster Avenue have been quelled following the preliminary release of rent listings, signifying concrete progress for a burgeoning corridor.

Business Beat: A Unique Boutique At JGH-BID

by David Cruz Upon first glance, this boutique women’s undergarment business in Norwood looks typical–a cozy atmosphere, cream-colored walls and common items sold at a fashion-centric shop. But if you look closer, the Women’s Center at A&O Surgical Supply is just what the doctor ordered.

Jerome-Gun Hill BID Gears Up For Fall Festival

A musical lineup, an array of food and the showcasing of a commercial corridor’s top amenities is in store for the 13th annual Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District’s Fall Festival. Organizers hope the free venue will attract thousands of people who could frequent part of the BID’s borders that lie on Jerome Avenue between East Gun Hill Road and Mosholu Parkway. The event takes place September 20, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to stop by the kid-friendly event that also includes giveaways, raffles and children’s rides. Those still interested in sponsoring are encouraged to call

by Kasia Romanowska The season of the outdoor movies is coming to an end. But don’t be shocked if you see a gigantic inflatable screen in the middle of Fordham Road one last time.

Accepting Applications For Bronx Youth Heard Fall 2014 Session

Bronx Youth Heard (Fall application deadline September 18.) The Norwood News runs the Bronx Youth Heard (formerly known as the Bronx Youth Journalism Initiative), a free after-school journalism program for Bronx high school students. There are two sessions each school year: one in the fall and another in the spring. We are currently accepting applications for our fall 2014 semester, which is scheduled to start on Thursday, September 25. Classes are held at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, on Thursday afternoons from 4 to 6:00p.m., and run for 12 weeks. [ATTENTION: Fall applications are DUE THURSDAY, September 18. Download your application now!] Students learn the

by David Cruz The second edition of the new Norwood News is out with a roundup of news impacting you and your neighborhood. Our top story certainly is timely, with the de Blasio Administration rolling out another wave of so called speed cameras, which snaps a photo of pedal happy motorist. Find out why the northwest Bronx stands to gain most by this measure. Also, check out the Norwood News’ Back to School Guide just in time for parents to bring their students to school. Check out the best and worst schools in District 10, one of the most overcrowded schools in the Bronx. Also,

by Kasia Romanowska On Aug. 27, city officials gathered at Fordham Plaza, the heart of the borough, to break ground on the second phase of a multi-million dollar revitalization project on the plaza.