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UPDATE Elections 2025: Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Attends Bronx “Meet & Greet” in Norwood
Democratic mayoral candidate and City Comptroller Brad Lander attended a Meet & Greet event in Norwood on Monday, June 16, as early voting was in full swing. The event was organized by former City Limits Editor Jarrett Murphy who, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, opted for a career change and is now a pediatric ER nurse.
How to Beat the Heat & Stay Cool as Heatwave Starts Sunday June 22 for Four Days
City Removes Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center Barge from Hunts Point Waterfront & Announces New Marine Terminal
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and NYC Department of Correction (DOC), announced the permanent removal of the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge from the Hunts Point waterfront in The Bronx during a press conference held June 11, as reported by YIMBY.
Injured Dog Seemingly Lost inside Bronx Zoo
UPDATE Elections 2025 City Comptroller & Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested & Later Released by Ice Agents
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
Elections 2025 CM Rafael Salamanca Jr. Announces Four Endorsements in Bronx BP Primary Campaign
Bronx BP Vanessa Gibson Endorsed for Reelection by Several Bronx Democrats
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.
Health Check: Summer Health and Wellness Events in The Bronx
The second Saturday in June, this year that’s June 14, is Family Health & Fitness Day. Summer is a great time to take part in the free health and wellness events that happen indoors and outdoors across The Bronx. Read on to find out how you can use community resources to enhance your family’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
