Churning Out Community Pride At Norwood Center

by David Cruz For the past 23 years, several phases of Samantha Kogel’s life have played out at a community institution in Norwood. From experiencing the thrill of hitting a ball off a tee at age 5, to hanging with friends at a constructive and fun environment at the teen center, to serving as a guidance counselor at a summer day camp during her later adolescent years, Kogel’s upbringing is partly due to her membership with the social service center.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

by David Cruz The second edition of the new Norwood News is out with a roundup of news impacting you and your neighborhood. Our top story certainly is timely, with the de Blasio Administration rolling out another wave of so called speed cameras, which snaps a photo of pedal happy motorist. Find out why the northwest Bronx stands to gain most by this measure. Also, check out the Norwood News’ Back to School Guide just in time for parents to bring their students to school. Check out the best and worst schools in District 10, one of the most overcrowded schools in the Bronx. Also,

“The Fix” Makes Bronx Debut At Lehman Center

Laura Naylor’s award-winning documentary film, The Fix, will screen free to the public Friday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. at Lehman College’s Lovinger Theatre, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W. Winner of the Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2014 SOHO International Film Festival, The Fix follows the story of a group of recovering drug users in the Bronx who team to fight the Hepatitis C epidemic in their community. Knitting together personal stories with a profile of innovative programs at Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s methadone clinics, the film explores the concept of storytelling as an instrument of change and

by David Cruz The Norwood News has been anticipating this moment for quite some time, waiting for the perfect moment to re-introduce the newspaper to the readers, and it’s finally here…the new Norwood News. Same news spirit. Fresh new look. In it you’ll find an entire color page full of news stories impacting the community, and familiar features the Norwood News has ran for years, including Inquiring Photographer with David Greene, Business Beat, Be Healthy (fascinating piece on the 10-year separation procedure of conjoined twins), and Judy Noy’s Out & About. They’re complemented with a new feature dubbed Norwood News Online,

By David Cruz Last week, a crowd assembled at Gates Place wishing a neighborhood staple a happy 25th birthday. And the celebratory venue for Community Organized with a Visual of Excellence, also served as a tribute to a community center that’s sparked a teen’s interest in the arts.

Free Concerts at Williamsbridge Oval Rec Center Tonight and Aug. 25

by David Cruz Take advantage of the warm weather and head on out to the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center for a special music presentation courtesy of the borough’s art dais and your local assemblyman. The venue will host Grammy Award winner John Benitez and his Latin Jazz Band, who plan to light up the crowd this evening with its brand of salsa. The musical gathering is part of Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz and the Bronx Council On The Arts summer concert series that kicked off July 29. Tonight’s event marks the fourth presentation, with Almagamated Houses and Park Reservoir Housing having

Out & About

NOTE: The Norwood News will be on hiatus until Aug. 20. Items for consideration may be mailed to our office or sent to norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org, and should be received by Aug. 11 for the next publication date of Aug. 21. Editor’s Pick Summer Streets 2014 The public is invited to a day of fun, rain or shine, Sunday, Aug. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. on East 204th Street between Bainbridge and Decatur avenues. The day features numerous events including live entertainers, kids’ activities and games, clowns, face painting, free salsa lessons, hayrides, hot dog eating contest, and more. For more information, call (718)

Neighborhood Notes

Civilian Complaint Board Visits The public can report complaints of alleged NYPD misconduct to the Civilian Complaint Review Board and receive information at Councilman Andy Cohen‘s district office on Tuesday, July 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. For more detailed information, call (718) 549-7300. Free Summer Meals Free summer breakfast and lunch is available for students ages 18 and younger. For more information, call 311 or text NYCmeals to 877-877. Recycle Clothes and Food Recycle old clothes, food scraps for compost, and other textiles at GrowNYC’s Poe Park Greenmarket, 192nd Street and the Grand Concourse, Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to

by Pamela Segura The public typically experiences visual art at its conclusion, forgoing the opportunity to see the creative methods, processes and work spaces of artists.