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


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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.

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

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 Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

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.

A Sad Day in the Life of an “Inquiring Photographer”

Looking to interview residents about how President Donald Trump’s policies are impacting their lives, the reporter was standing outside of the Big G Deli at the corner of Jerome Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway North on Sunday, May 25, when approached by a child who was not more than 14 years’ old.

National Restaurant & Coffee Shop Closes after 43 Years

The National Restaurant & Coffee Shop, located at 8 Bedford Park Blvd in Bedford Park has shuttered according to a notice seen by Norwood News in its window on May 27, and as previously advised by Norwood resident and nearby Lehman College Professor Eileen Markey.