Norwood News’ Hyper-Local Bronx Holiday Gift Guide

Busy at work or studying for finals to even think about gift shopping? No worries. We here at the Norwood News took the liberty of becoming your personal shopper. We have it all covered from gifts for the children to the adults, animals lovers to fashionistas, the food lovers and health nuts, technology whizzes to the pampered. We searched for the best deals economically and within your area to convenience for your wallet and travel. No need to thank us, it’s just our way of giving back this holiday season.

Bronx Notes: Santa Coming to E. 204th St. Saturday

On Saturday, Dec. 15 from noon to 3 p.m., Santa will be giving small gifts away to all the good children from the area at Leroy Pharmacy, 314 E. 204th St. in Norwood. Leroy provided free food for 20-plus volunteers who helped wrap the gifts on Dec. 8. “I enjoy seeing families happy and sharing the spirit of the holidays,” says Jay Dhaduk, RPH, of Leroy Pharmacy. “We are proud to be in this neighborhood for over 20 years.”

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.

Bronx Photos: Jerome-Gun Hill Tree Lighting Celebration

Several hundred people came out to enjoy the first Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District (BID) Tree Lighting Celebration last Friday night at Green Streets Park on Mosholu Parkway North and Jerome Avenue. Above are a selection of shot taken by local photographer Adi Talwar.

New Disaster Center at Bronx County Building

A new disaster relief center has been set up at the Bronx County Building where residents can help on any number of issues related to the fallout from Hurricane Sandy. Below is the full press release from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Bronx Biz: On The Fordham Road to Recovery

As Hurricane Sandy whipped through the tri-state area, it left 40,000 in the Bronx without power. Trees went down. They crushed cars. Storefronts were damaged, and branches were ubiquitous. Mostly, businesses were closed. For two days, the city shut down. But despite widespread damage from the storm, Fordham Road — one of the most bustling streets in the borough — began to come back to life swiftly.

Bronx Biz: Corner Pizza Shop in a Crowded Market

The community was buzzing and rumors were flying about what would become of the vacant storefront on the corner of Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North. Those rumors can be put aside now as the signage for The Corner Pizza Shop was unveiled two weekends ago, just before Super Storm Sandy hit the Bronx.

Bronx Notes: Business Workshop for Women Veterans

The Bronx Women’s Business Resource Center is offering a series of free workshops open to the public to explore different industries and business opportunities in various Bronx locations. Topics include food, fashion, credit, medical, blogging, exporting and veteran opportunities. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m., there will be workshop to discuss business opportunities for veterans at BWBRC office, 2499 Grand Concourse, Suite 321. On Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m., there will be a workshop to discuss medical-related business at Bronx Community Board 12, 4101 White Plains Rd. Email Marcia Cameron at mcameron@bronxwbc.org, or call (718) 933-7466 to register for the workshops.

Gas Rationing Implemented in the Bronx, Other Boroughs

As this AP video explains, Mayor Bloomberg is trying to ease the build-up of lines at gas stations throughout the Bronx and the rest of New York City. The system is pretty simple — if your license plate ends with an even number you can fill up on even numbered day and the same for cars that have license plates that end in odd numbers. For example, today is Nov. 9, so cars with odd-numbered ending plates can fill up today. Evens will go tomorrow.