Future Uncertain for Norwood Church

By PAMELA SEGURA There is speculation that Shrine Church of St. Ann’s, a neighborhood staple in Norwood, could shut its doors. The church, on Bainbridge Avenue at Gun Hill Road since 1927, serves as the foundation for St. Ann’s School, a middle school located above the church.

Bronx 100 Scavenger Hunt Slated For July 12

By the Norwood News So how knowledgeable are you about the Bronx? You can put that knowledge along with your hunting skills to the test with the Bronx 100 Scavenger Hunt, a promotional event by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Tourism Council. On July 12, a total of 40 teams will be vying for first place as they scour the Bronx to identify key landmarks of the borough through a series of clues revealed that day. The event serves a two-fold purpose–allowing residents to understand the Bronx more while advancing the Borough Office’s Bronx Centennial celebration. “Throughout our

by David Cruz Business at this coffee shop’s been grounded. Profits have tanked for the operator of a newsstand in the lobby of One Fordham Plaza, the enormous 12-story complex that’s home to offices occupied by city, state and medical agencies. That’s because the owner of the stand was ordered to stop selling coffee following a deal struck between the management company and the newly-opened Starbucks coffeehouse in the building’s ground level. The Starbucks opened last month, considered somewhat of an encore for the Seattle-based coffee company. Several years ago a Starbucks had opened on West Fordham Road, then closed.

By LAWRENCE HELLER At the Escape Restaurant, the newest eatery in the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District, the BID’s Board of Directors held its annual meeting on June 10 to outline its hits and future ambitions.

The Norwood News is once again proud to present the latest edition of Bronx Youth Heard, a special publication reported, researched and written solely by Bronx high school students. The students were part of a 12-week program that exposed them to the basics of journalism, the mechanics of writing and the empowerment of civic mindedness. Our instructor, Katina Paron, worked closely to harness their talents, which are here for Norwood News readers to see. Before we close, we want to thank several folks: Councilman Fernando Cabrera and former Councilman Joel Rivera for allocating the funds needed to keep the program running, Hostos Community College

By DAVID CRUZ Editor’s Note: The Norwood News presents part two of a special two-part report on the nature of limited liability corporations and its relation to housing matters.

Hot Off The Digital Press! Latest Edition of the Norwood News Hits Streets

by David Cruz The Norwood News is out with its latest digital edition. It’s also hit the nearly 200 locations Bronxites can go to read up on what’s happening in the northwest Bronx. As usual, we have our own teaser for you to enjoy: First up, the big news in the Bronx political sphere is Congressman Charles Rangel securing a 23rd term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Find out what his chief rival, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, has to say about the vote count. Coverage was largely due in part to our reporters Imani Hall and Brittney Williams.

Major projects are in focus in the latest digital edition of the Norwood News. First up, trouble at the Kingsbridge Armory, slated to become a mega-ice skating rink. Infighting has caused delays for the landmark castle. We hear from both sides. Several blocks away, legislators look to grant public access to Jerome Reservoir Park, long closed following construction of the Croton Water Filtration Plant. We find out how lawmakers intend to open the park for recreation. The latest edition also explores the nature of limited liability corporations and loopholes exploited when managing a building. And finally, meet the candidates in the closely

Update: Lawsuits Mar Development of Kingsbridge Armory

By PAMELA SEGURA and DAVID CRUZ For over two months, the Kingsbridge Armory has been at the center of ongoing legal drama that can likely stall the project for months. Plans to turn the landmark Armory into an ice skating facility are now at a standstill following ongoing disputes between Kevin Parker