Kingsbridge Armory Forum Offers Chance for Developers to Make Their Case to Community

During a forum tonight at Monroe College (6:30 p.m., 2501 Jerome Ave.), the two competing developers looking to revamp the Bronx’s long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory will have a chance to talk face-to-face with the community. It might be their last opportunity to sway locals into their corner before the city’s Economic Development Corporation, which is controlled by the mayor, makes a decision on which group gets the bid.

Bronx Notes: African and Muslim Community Enrichment Day

Bronx Council Member Helen Diane Foster and the 16th District African and Muslim Council host the 3rd annual Community Enrichment Day this Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will take place at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Lower Gallery, located at 1040 Grand Concourse (at 165th Street). The purpose of the event is to depict and focus on the advancements and growth of the African and Muslim community occurring in the Bronx, and their contributions to the community. New York City Council Citations of Merits will be awarded to “Rising Stars” and “Longevity in Leadership.”

Bronx Notes: Free Weekly Immigration Services

Councilmember Fernando Cabrera along with CUNY Citizenship Now! will provide free confidential legal services to qualified immigrants to help them in their pursuit of U.S. citizenship, Wednesdays, starting Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cabrera’s district office, 107 E. Burnside Ave. Personal consultations will be held with attorneys and paralegals. For more information, call (347) 590-2874.

Bronx Photos: The Bronx Zoo in the Fall

One of the Bronx’s known attractions, The Bronx Zoo is hosting a Halloween event called Boo At the Zoo. It includes activies such as costume parades, magic shows, pumpkin craving and much more. Bring the whole family and get to experience exotic animals, insects, nature and Halloween at the zoo. Photos by Diana Perez.

Media Stars Offer a ‘Salute to the Bronx’

The event, called “Salute to the Bronx,” held on Sept. 26 in the library’s basement auditorium, was led by two Bronx natives — MSNBC host Chris Hayes alongside Darlene Rodriguez from NBC-4 New York.

Bronx Biz: Fordham BID Expands Sanitation Services

In plans unveiled at a press conference in September, the Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID) announced plans to expand its sanitation services east on Fordham Road to Washington Avenue to include One Fordham Plaza (the property) as well as the outdoor vendors’ market. The services are also being offered north on Webster Avenue to include Cookies Department Store.

Passage: Reflecting on My Father in the Bronx

Michael Popowich Sr. was born on March 14, 1944, and lived until June 15, 2012. It is my sad opportunity to share this with his friends and neighbors in the Bronx. Dad grew up in Manhattan, and was raised by my Uncle Walter Kunick, who also lived in the Norwood section of the Bronx by the Reservoir Oval — the same neighborhood where I lived with my father for over 40 years.

Bronx Notes: CB7 Parks & Rec Meeting

Community Board 7’s Parks and Recreation committee will meet tonight, Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the board office, 229A E. 204th St. CB7 is contiguous with the Norwood News’ primary coverage area and includes the neighborhoods of Fordham, Kingsbridge Heights, University Heights, Bedford Park and Norwood. For a calendar of upcoming CB7 meetings, click here.