Voting Problems in the Bronx? Here’s a Number to Call

With the presidential primary underway, a special hotline has been set up to take in complaints of alleged voter fraud or voter intimidation by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara. The office is on hand to hear complaints at (212) 637-0840 on Tuesday, April 19, 2016: Complaints can also be made to the Federal Bureau of Investigation at (212) 384-1000. Federal laws mandate local election authorities make voting accessible to disabled and elderly voters. Voters who require assistance because of blindness, disability, or inability to read and write have the right to receive such assistance from a person

Greetings Loyal Readers! The Norwood News is out with its latest edition, bringing you plenty of Bronx community news you can use. We begin with what was a late-breaking story into our newsroom: developers of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center (KNIC) taking the city to court over its delay of a lease developers say belongs to them. Read what KNIC is alleging in the 35-page complaint filed in Bronx Supreme Court. The development seriously endangers the project, which could force the community, elected officials and the city to start all over. Next, an editorial that shows our cards and respect

By DAVID GREENE

SLAMMIN’ IN FORDHAM. Police are on the lookout for the driver of this apparent stolen vehicle. The thief fled the scene after jumping a sidewalk and slamming into this sidewalk-shed. The incident was reported at just before 4 p.m., on Apr. 7, along East Fordham Road, between the Grand Concourse and Valentine Avenue. One witness reported the male driver got out of the vehicle and quickly started to run away from the scene, as police and fire crews were still responding. No injuries were reported.

Inquiring Photographer: How Safe is the Bronx From Terror

In light of the recent terror attacks in Brussels, this week we asked readers how safe they feel here in the Bronx. Well, I don’t think you’re really safe anywhere. Hopefully, nothing happens, but you’re always being cautious wherever you go and wondering what could happen. I guess all the major places could be the point of an attack; the subway, the electricity, the water, the buses. Anything can really be a target. Julio Hernandez Bedford Park In the Bronx I feel pretty safe, but I wouldn’t want to be around Manhattan. But yes, I think New York is still

By DAVID GREENE

Attending her first meeting of the 52nd Precinct Community Council in Norwood, newly elected Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark reiterated several new plans and initiatives for the borough to combat crime, while also shedding light into the continued backlog of cases at Bronx criminal courts. During the March 24 meeting at the 52nd Precinct stationhouse on Webster Avenue, Clark, the first female DA in the borough, admitted, “In the Bronx, we have the worst backlog and I’m working through that trying to make the office more effective and efficient.” Clark explained how she intends to restructure the office so one prosecutor takes a case from arraignment to prosecution,

By David Cruz

They’re back. More nighttime blazes have been reported at Williamsbridge Oval Park, after a mostly quiet winter. It was an item of discussion at the latest 52nd Precinct Community Council meeting on March 24, where Lieutenant Kevin Maloney pleaded with the public to help officers identify any suspect or suspects. Maloney cautioned a tightly packed room inside the stationhouse that “it’s only going to get bigger” if residents don’t report keep their eyes open. In all, six fires were reported to police. In some instances, arsonists used trash as a fire starter. No one has been injured. Reports of brush

Dear Loyal Readers, The Norwood News, the Bronx community newspaper bringing you plenty of community news you can use, is out with its seventh edition of 2016! This week we once again go back to Kingsbridge Heights and a faceoff brewing between city officials and developers of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center. Apparently, the city is not satisfied with an explanation from KNIC saying it has money committed for the project. The New York City Economic Development Corporation is asking, “Show us the money!” Ice developers now have 30 more days to present funds. We also bring you stories on the

By DANIELA BEASLEY

Police have arrested a woman, shown in a surveillance video, walking away with a purse left in a dressing room at The Gap store on Fordham Road. The suspected thief lived within 20 minutes of walking distance of the clothier. On Feb. 7 at around 1:30 p.m., Lissett Jimenez of Fordham is seen entering the dressing room where a 20-year-old woman left her purse behind. Video shows Jimenez later leaving the dressing room with the victim’s purse in hand. Jimenez was charged with grand larceny just over a month after the store reported the stolen purse taken from the store

Free Financial Counseling Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Phipps Neighborhoods are offering one-on-one free financial counseling for Bronxites at Diaz’s office. Trained counselors will be able to discern and help with your financial challenges, bad credit, identity theft and other concerns. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (718) 590-3554. “Save Easter” Mission Victorious Warriors III Inc., a nonprofit football club, is looking for financial assistance for their “Save Easter” project that services the Crystal Place Shelter in Ferry Point. The group is asking for $10.00 or more per child, as well as coloring books, puzzles,