Out & About – Fun With Holiday Trains

Editor’s Pick NYBG Holiday Train Show See twenty miniature trains zigzag and snake along replicas of familiar New York City landmarks at the 23rd annual New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show from November 15 until January 19, 2015. Seasonal programming includes a visit from a former poet laureate and The Winter Harmonies Concert Series. Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for children ages 2-12. Prices vary depending on certain days. For more information call (718) 817-8700.

Encouraging Community Awareness, Torres Allocates $10K For Civic Lessons

By Catharina Thuemling To get a more engaged citizenry, Councilman Ritchie Torres wants people to start early. It’s a reason he’s targeting students to take an interest in their community.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

by David Cruz Have two weeks flown by already? They must have since the latest edition of the Norwood News is out filled with plenty of news you can share with your community. This edition we look at the implications behind the impending closure of Shrine of Saint Ann’s Church in Norwood, one of six churches slated for closure in the Bronx. Michaela Ross picks up the story and what parishioners think on the closure. The feature In The Public Interest focuses on ways the city Education Department intends to fix the overcrowding issue in school districts, a step in the

ICYMI: Halloween In Norwood

Ghouls, goblins and superheroes overtook Norwood on Halloween as the neighborhood celebrated the yearly tradition. Around the block, kids traipsed up and down stores, tricking or treating anyone who came along. The Norwood News re-wound the clocks to last week to feature all the verve and vibe of Halloween 2014 in our neat slideshow. Credit for picture 1 goes to the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District, picture 2 is credited to Montefiore Medical Center, while the honors for picture 3 goes to the Bronx Borough President’s Office. The rest go to our photoman Adi Talwar.

St. Ann’s to Close Regular Church Service, School In Limbo

By Michaela Ross Tears and questions echoed from the pews of the historic Shrine Church of Saint Ann in Norwood as Rev. Francis Scanlon announced last weekend that the Catholic church will close for regular worship by next year.

With Mild Weather, No Excuse Not To Vote

by David Cruz The forecast this Election Day is calling for mild weather for early November. It’s a perfect time to vote! Polls at schools, community centers and senior centers are open until 9 p.m. in a General Election that’s already perceived as having a very low voter turnout despite a New York gubernatorial contest that needs to be decided. The top races in the Bronx have already been decided during the September Democratic primary, considered more important given the overwhelming number of registered Democrats in the Bronx. The Bronx Democratic County Committee helped garner wins for its incumbents, though

Have a Feast in The Boogie Down: Restaurant Week to Run Nov. 3-14

By Catharina Thuemling It’s that time of year foodies crave—Restaurant Week in the Bronx. The 4th annual restaurant week “Savor the Bronx” kicked off Monday, Nov. 3, lasting until Friday, Nov.14 with several Bronx eateries taking part. Over two dozen restaurants tucked within Arthur Avenue, City Island, Morris Park and Mott Haven will offer up dishes at discounted prices. “We have so many great flavors in our borough, and I hope everyone—visitors and locals alike-will take advantage of this promotion and try something new,” said Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. The BP ushered Restaurant Week at The Bronx Beer Hall

By Catharina Thuemling Let the horse be replaced with horsepower!

Out & About

Editor’s Pick Halloween on Jerome The Jerome-Gun Hill BID presents Halloween Fright Fest, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. on Jerome Avenue from Mosholu Parkway to Gun Hill Road. Kids should come in costume. There will be a raffle, free candy, and a free picture with Spiderman. For more information, call (718) 324-4946.