Criminal Justice

It Takes a Village…..

By SÍLE MOLONEY
In November 2011, I was traveling solo on a train across China from Shanghai in the east, to Xian in the northwest, and although they have high-speed trains in China (5km faster than Japan’s Shinkansen, not to be outdone) the only train I could book on that day was one on a regular service, which was something like a 17-hour ride. About three-quarters of the way there, the train broke down for several hours. Unfortunately for me, I don’t speak Chinese.

Saying Goodbye to an Institution I Once Led

By DAVID CRUZ
It’s going to be hard to imagine The Bronx without the Norwood News. Through its near 40-year history it was a paper that fought for its residents, producing high-quality news that arguably made the borough a better place to live. It also served as an entry point to tomorrow’s journalists.

Farewell to Norwood News from State Sen. Gustavo Rivera

By GUSTAVO RIVERA
It is with great sorrow that I write this message. For almost 40 years, the Norwood News has been much more than a newspaper. It has been a trusted source for so many communities in the Northwest Bronx including Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Fordham, and Norwood.

Farewell to Norwood News from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson

By VANESSA GIBSON
For almost four decades, Norwood News has served as a pivotal source of information and a vital resource for our Norwood community through grassroots hyperlocal reporting. Norwood News has been with us through the good, the bad, and everything in between, with an unyielding commitment to showcasing the people behind the headlines.

Farewell to Norwood News from Council Member Pierina Sanchez

By PIERINA SANCHEZ
For nearly 40 years, Norwood News has done something essential for our local democracy: ensuring that the people, challenges, victories, and everyday life of the Northwest Bronx are seen and remembered. This loss is personal for me. Norwood News was the first newspaper to write about my first-time candidacy for the New York City Council, helping reintroduce me to the community that raised me, and that I was seeking to represent.

Former Sanitation Superintendent Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
Federal officials announced Wednesday, Aug. 5, that a 61-year-old Bronx man and former superintendent with NYC Department of Sanitation (‘DSNY’), Victor Alvelo, has been charged with possessing thousands (estimated) of images and videos depicting child pornography, including images that depict pre-pubescent children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

Dominican American Chamber of Commerce Hosts “The Reset 2026” Conference at Lehman College

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Dominican American Chamber of Commerce hosted a small business conference entitled “The Reset 2026” at Bedford Park’s Lehman College on Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  According to organizers of the event, the aim was to connect Bronx and citywide small business owners with government, academic, and community partners to access resources for business growth.