Digital Edition of the Norwood News Out!

The latest edition of the Norwood News is out at nearly 200 locations in the northwest Bronx. You can find them at local diners, stores along Jerome Avenue and other neighborhood spots. For this edition we focus on the long-time issue that’s irked plenty of Norwoodians: barbecuing at parks. The 52nd Precinct is now on the lookout, spotting any violators with help from neighbors. Our other top story focuses on the Fordham Road B/D subway station and Community Board 7’s effort to push for retail space. Read up over the Board’s attempts to make it happen. Inside you can read up on

Tracey Towers, the futuristic-esque high-rise at Jerome Avenue and the Grand Concourse, was marred with cryptic graffiti (the only legible word seen is “AMMO”) in early May. The Norwood News received several phone calls from several angry neighbors about this latest vandalism. Police at the 52nd Precinct advise to call the stationhouse at (718) 220-5811. Readers can also forward fresh pictures of graffiti to David Cruz at dcruz@norwoodnews.org. Photo by David Cruz

Out & About

Editor’s Pick MMC Hosts Health Fair Montefiore Medical Center will host a community health fair, June 1 from noon to 4 p.m. on East 210th Street from Bainbridge to Steuben avenues. The event is to increase awareness about healthy living in the Bronx with activities including exercise classes, cooking demonstrations, health screenings, music, games, giveaways and more. For more information, visit www.montefiore.org. The Bronx Puerto Rican Day kicks off at 11am at the Grand Concourse, marching from 192nd Street to Van Cortlandt Avenue East. Rain or shine.

5-2 Cracks Down on Illegal Barbecuing

By Brittney Williams and David Cruz Sunny weather, an extended weekend and no school seem to give the green light for barbecues, but it’s against the law in some areas. And the 52nd Precinct is warning everyone.

NYPD Begins Community Outreach as 9th Murder Reported in 47th Precinct

by David Greene The spate of gun violence in the northwest portion of the Bronx has compelled officers at one 47th Precinct to change tactics as a fresh batch of new recruits heads to the precinct.

Digital Edition of Norwood News Out!

The latest edition of the Norwood News is out, available at 192 locations throughout the northwest Bronx. Stop by any diner, post office, and stores along Jerome Avenue to pick up your copy. The edition explores several interesting stories happening in the northwest Bronx nabe. First, interest on the ever-changing Webster Avenue is brewing, with one developer eyeing a chunk of occupied properties. This latest development comes on the heels of the Stagg Group at the tail end of construction on two supportive housing sites there. Next, a burning question looms in Norwood: What happened to the the Williamsbridge Oval

Elderly Woman Missing From Kingsbridge Senior Care Facility

by David Cruz Police from the 52nd Precinct are turning to the public for a missing person’s case involving a client at Jewish Home Lifecare. Jessie Thompson, a 96-year-old woman, was last seen leaving the campus at 100 West Kingsbridge Road just before noon on May 4. Police released video showing Thompson speaking to the bus driver of an M100 buss at 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem before boarding and taking a ride. Police describe Thompson as a petite black woman, 5 ‘ 4″ weighing 120 lbs, last seen wearing a black jacket, brown pants and a black hat with

by David Cruz, Editor-in-Chief With the northwest Bronx springing with plenty of good causes, there is so much to write about for the latest edition of the Norwood News. The big story is the election of a new district manager for Community Board 7, a post left vacant for the past five months. Read up who members voted on, or you can read the story online. Our other story focuses on the never-ending construction of the troubled Croton Water Filtration Plant. New stuff to report, courtesy of reporter Shayla Love. Speaking of online news consumption, the Norwood News has a