Citizenship Question Could Push Immigrants Underground

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

In the wake of the Trump administration’s plan to ask Americans about their citizenship status in the 2020 census, city officials say answering the question is actually a way of fighting back. On April 3, J. Phillip Thompson, New York City Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives; Marisa Lago, director of the City Department of City Planning; and Bitta Mostofi, Acting Commissioner for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, spoke at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism’s Center for Community & Ethnic Media to discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s latest move, which they say is politically motivated. Thompson,

A Tour of Bailey Houses Comes Amid NYCHA Changes

By DAVID CRUZ

Teisha Jones shows no signs of stopping her quest to increase the standard of living at her building managed by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the beleaguered agency that recently received a rare $550 million infusion of state funds and the resignation of its CEO. Jones has taken on NYCHA before, with a Bronx jury awarding a $57 million judgment against NYCHA for failing to inspect her apartment at Fort Independence Houses for lead. Conditions left her four-year-old daughter developmentally delayed. Jones’s daughter had lead levels 10 times the normal rate. She’s since left Fort Independence Houses,

“D” Train Robbery Three people remain on the run for allegedly attacking and robbing a woman inside the Kingsbridge Road “D” subway station on March 12. The incident transpired at 3:30 p.m., when two men and one woman approached the 34-year-old female victim. In a bizarre exchange, one of the men accused the victim of stealing his pizza and kicked her in the leg, causing her to drop her phone. The male perpetrator began to walk away, but sped up and ran off away as well. The man who initiated the assault is described as 6”3, black, and between 25

SEE PICTURES: Spring Egg Hunt at Oval Park

Ready, set, hunt! Families came in droves to Williamsbridge Oval Park for the annual Spring Egg Hunt on March 31. Major sponsors included Mosholu Preservation Corporation, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, Montefiore Health System, and Friends of the Williamsbridge Oval. Check out these great photos of the family-friendly event by José A. Giralt

New Organics Rules for Food Establishments Takes Effect in August

By MARTIKA ORNELLA

Changes to organic waste recycling rules this summer are set to impact some food businesses. The city Sanitation Department is now mandating businesses with a floor area of at least 15,000 square feet, chain food service stores with 100 or more locations in the city, and retail food stores with a floor area of at least 25,000 square feet must separate organic waste from garbage. The new rules take effect on Aug. 15. Organic waste usually includes vegetable and fruit debris, bones, eggshells, food-soiled paper, and garden waste. Businesses already affected by the rules as of July 19, 2016 include

The Bronx Food Fight: If It's Edible, Why Is It Still Thrown Out?

By ROWAN HORNBECK

The Norwood News, in partnership with WFUV radio and BronxNet television, continue its five-part series on food insecurity issues impacting the Bronx and its residents. Every day, more than a million New Yorkers live without enough food to eat. At the same time, millions of tons of edible food go directly from supermarket shelves to dumpsters to landfills. But some organizations are working to bridge that gap. “It doesn’t make any sense for people to be going hungry in the United States when we have all this food available,” said Kevin Mullins, co-founder of the Connecticut-based non-profit Food Rescue US.

Free GED Class SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Ave. (between 172nd and 173rd streets), offers tuition-free class for those 18 and over interested in obtaining their GED diploma. Classes begin on April 16. For more detailed information, requirements, and to register (required), call (718) 530-7000. Producer Training Producer training workshops are available to Bronxites at BronxNet Television starting April 9. Topics include field production, audio recording, directing and more. Participants who complete the program will gain access to professional studios and equipment free of charge. To register, email training@bronxnet.org. Pre-K Registration Parents can register their children born in

Housing Matters: Chipping Away at School Segregation

In the school cafeteria of PS 73 in the Concourse section of the Bronx on March 8, a discussion on how to improve diversity across the city’s public school system had finally put the issue of school desegregation at the forefront. It was the first of five town hall discussions on the topic, a product of the city Department of Education’s (DOE) Equity & Excellence for All plan. The plan, announced last year, seeks ways to promote a healthier mix of ethnicities across the borough. The plan was also the product of Bronx Councilman Ritchie’s Torres’ bill he co-authored with

By MONTEFIORE DIAMOND CARE

Spring is a time when there are lots of fresh fruits and vegetables available. Make sure to eat a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, and take advantage of all the produce that is in season to try healthy and delicious recipes! Spring Cleaning Spring is always a good time to clear away winter clutter. In your home, make sure to keep walkways and hallways clear and try to cut down on clutter in your home to help avoid falls. It is always a good idea to wipe away any dust that has built up and to get fresh