Fisher House, a Home Away From Home, Opens at Bronx VA

By DAVID GREENE

Officials with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which included a personal visit from the federal agency’s Secretary, Robert Wilkie, were on hand for a ribbon cutting for two new homes that will house families of wounded or ailing service members at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs in Kingsbridge. A ribbon cutting for the new homes was held on Wednesday, May 22, the homes will temporarily house 32 families free of charge, allowing family members to be close to their loved ones as they seek medical care at the hospital. The Fisher Houses at the James J. Peters

SEE PICTURES: 52nd Precinct Fellowship Brunch

The 52nd Precinct Community Council held its annual Fellowship Brunch, recognizing residents and police officers striving to make the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Fordham, and University Heights decent, livable communities. The May 24 event at Monroe College also saw officers from the NYPD’s other divisions—Explorers, Auxiliary, and School Safety—receive accolades. All photos are by Alondra Vasquez.

Inquiring Photographer: Readers’ Summer Plans

By DAVID GREENE

With the unofficial start of summer upon us, we asked readers their plans for the coming summer. I expect to be working, but I will take one month off in July. I will go to the beach; I like to swim. I will spend time with the family, attend some cookouts. I love going to the beach in this weather, visit the different parks. It’s going to be great. Perla Abreau Norwood Actually, I’m going to visit family in Sicily, Italy, and I haven’t been there in 10 years. I’m going to see my grandmother and grandfather, my aunts

Skateboard Project Hits Another Snag, Delayed for Several More Months

By DAVID CRUZ

Just as crews were at the tail end of the long-anticipated skateboard park inside Williamsbridge Oval Park, the project hit a snag, delaying the project for several more months. News of the delay “We thought the skate park in the Oval was completed, however we found out that the surface, whatever they put down, cracked, and it all has to be ripped up again and redone,” said Barbara Stronczer, chair of Community Board 7’s Parks Committee, shared the news to a surprised audience at the latest Community Board 7 general board meeting. The delay, which was updated on the New

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By PROF. ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA PFA

Editor’s Note: While this article is geared toward finance, it is also geared toward the love of wrestling fans. I should also disclose that I occasionally contribute (wrestling articles) to wrestling magazine 1wrestling since 1996. In 1964, 55 years ago, there was, a fourth wrestling organization created, The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Vince McMahon Sr., jumping in the split pot, created by the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1956 (which spurred three other organizations prior) became the fourth, by having former NWA two-time (and the first WWWF) champion Buddy Rogers, lose to challenger, Bruno Sammartino and as the story

A Tennis Court Gets a Major Facelift at St. James Park. Will it Be Used?

By DAVID CRUZ

At a ribbon-cutting ceremony ushering the completion of a rehabbed tennis court in St. James Park, Councilman Fernando Cabrera, who allocated funds for the court, posed a question to his special little guests: third grade students from PS 246. “How many of you like tennis?” asked Cabrera. Several perfunctorily answered with hands raised. But just outside the fence facing the court, a heckler randomly shouted that he’s barely seen anyone use the court in his 35 years as a resident. The court, prior to its substantial upgrade, was severely cracked, barely suitable for a set. It was enough for Cabrera

Inquiring Photographer: Police-Community Relations

By DAVID GREENE

Five years after the death of Eric Garner at the hands of an NYPD officer, we asked readers their thoughts on current police-community relations. I think it’s a little better. The community is getting a little closer to the police as they are around a little bit more now. I think the time that passed has helped the healing, definitely. Things are much better now, of course. Crime is down and the police are doing their job. Gilbert Rodriguez Norwood When it comes to the 52nd Precinct, I see they are definitely trying to make a difference. They are coming

Educational Resource Fair Community Board 7’s Education Committee hosts an Educational Resource Fair on June 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. Events include health, education, and school readiness information, local community resources, along with free entertainment. For more information, call CB 7’s office at (718) 933-5650 or email ibravo@cb.nyc.gov. Beach Season Begins Beach season officially begins on May 25, with operating hours for Orchard Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 8. For more information, call 311. UFT Bronx Fair United Federation of Teachers and NYC Department of

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s eleventh edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of great community news stories to dive into. There’s almost something happening in this corner of the Bronx, and we’ve captured a good chunk of it. And as usual, we’ll start with page one! Our front-page story analyzes the ongoing construction happening in Norwood and Bedford Park. It’s part of a larger trend of construction happening in the city. Read the story by me and Alondra Vasquez. Also, you maybe want to check out our map outlining some projects. Inside the cover you’ll find a piece