UPDATE Elections 2025 City Comptroller & Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested & Later Released by ICE Agents

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Editor’s Note: For full disclosure, during this election cycle, Norwood News has broadly covered campaign events which were brought to our attention by candidates who campaigned in our local reporting area of Bronx Community District 7, which broadly covers the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham, Jerome Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Mosholu Parkway, and University Heights. Additionally, we did also cover Rev. Michael Blake‘s campaign launch in the South Bronx last year as we had a bit more time then, and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s launch, given he is so high-profile and because we had previously reported on his testing of the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

City Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) announced four new Bronx Democratic endorsements from across the borough on June 9 in his bid to win the upcoming Democratic primary for the Bronx borough presidency, currently held by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

Bronx BP Vanessa Gibson Endorsed for Reelection by Several Bronx Democrats

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Several Bronx Democratic elected officials, including Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez (S.D. 34), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), and Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), gathered last month at a campaign event in Fordham Manor to endorse incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson for reelection in the upcoming Democratic primary on June 24.

BP Gibson Hosts Puerto Rican Flag-Raising Ceremony

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

In celebration of Puerto Rican pride and culture, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosted the Annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, June 5, at Lou Gehrig Plaza in the Concourse section of The Bronx.

UPDATE “Who’s Armory? Our Armory!” Deal Struck on Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Ownership

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC), and 8th Regiment Partners, the winning bidder selected by NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to lead the latest redevelopment project for the long-vacant, City-owned Kingsbridge Armory, joined EDC, labor unions, and elected officials at the Armory on Tuesday, June 3, to announce details of a new community benefits agreement (CBA) negotiated in the context of that latest redevelopment plan.

Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Extends Heartfelt Thanks After Successful Gala

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade committee said they were proud to express their “deepest gratitude” to all who made their recent gala, held on May 14 at the Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck, an overwhelming success.

Bedford Park: Bronx Victory Memorial Marks 100 Years

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) and community partners gathered on Sunday, May 18, in advance of Memorial Day, May 26, for an early centennial celebration of the Bronx Victory Memorial, located on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park. The memorial was first unveiled 100 years ago on Nov. 11, 1925.

NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy Hosts Meeting in Bronx

By ARIEL PACHECO

The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy hosted a public hearing on Bronx land use issues at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on May 12. The Commission says its goal is to improve and restore public confidence in City government by enhancing accountability and transparency.

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Week 2025 concluded on Sunday, May 18, on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park with the annual parade, street activities, and concert finale. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the lively musical celebration, which featured performances by TKA, Eddie Montalvo, Los Hermanos Morenos, and La Insuperable.