diversity & inclusion

Edenwald: Bridgefield Civic League Health Fair Encourages Healthy Living

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY
Residents, health professionals, sponsors, and community organizations gathered at the Northeast Bronx YMCA in the Edenwald section of The Bronx on Saturday, June 27, for the 2026 Annual Health Fair. This year’s theme was “Health is Wealth” and the event was described by those involved in its planning as a well-organized celebration of wellness, [poor health] prevention, community and support. Nutritionist and dietitian Gloria Bent of “Bent on Wellness” served as hostess.

Primaries 2026: Bronx Voters Reflect on Election Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES
Norwood News spoke to voters in and around Bronx Community District 7 in the North Bronx on Election Day to ask for their reflections and views on the primaries on June 23. We first spoke to some voters in the vicinity of Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights section close to P.S. 86 and P.S. 340 polling stations.

Riverdale: Assemblyman Dinowitz & Councilman Dinowitz Announce 22 New Seats for P.S. 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11)  and his father, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), 71, announced Monday, June 22, that P.S. 81 in Riverdale will open a new class for the upcoming school year, expanding capacity for 22 additional students. The news comes the day before Election Day, June 23. As reported, the assemblyman, who launched his reelection campaign earlier this year, is being challenged for his assembly seat, which he has held for over 30 years, by teacher and disability activist, Morgan Evers, 42. 

Boricua Pride & Lots of Wheels at 40th Bronx PR Day Parade

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The 40th Annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade returned to the Grand Concourse on Saturday, May 30, and Boricua pride was ever present. With this year’s theme of “honoring the past, inspiring the future,” organizers said it reflected the parade’s longstanding commitment to preserving Puerto Rican traditions, while empowering future generations.

UPDATE Primaries 2026: Will Working Families Party Wave Finally Upend Legacy Politics in the Northwest Bronx?

By JENNA POST & SÍLE MOLONEY
Local voters will no doubt be aware of a growing progressive Democratic movement in the Northwest Bronx, and in The Bronx generally, as in much of New York City over the past several years. Past notable wins have included State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) in 2010, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in 2018, along with former State Sen. Alessandria Biaggi, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) in 2020.

Free NYNJ Work Cup Fan Events Coming to Every Borough

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Organizers behind this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ say fans won’t necessarily need a ticket to the NYNJ Stadium, where eight matches will be played over the course of the tournament, to feel the energy. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee announced April 27 during a press conference on Staten Island that they are partnering to bring free, official NYNJ fan events across all five New York City boroughs throughout the course of the World Cup tournament.

UPDATE University Heights: Fostered Youth Get New Tech Lab

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx youth participating in Good Shepherd Services’ (GSS) family foster care program got some welcome news on Wednesday, April 15, as the nonprofit, in collaboration with AT&T, unveiled a new computer lab at its University Heights center at 7 West Burnside Avenue, expanding internet and connected technology access to an underserved community.