NYPD Chief Holmes Promoted to Chief of Patrol amid More Leadership Changes

By Síle Moloney

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, the appointment of six NYPD commanders to new leadership positions in patrol, transit, transportation and school safety within the department’s executive team. The NYPD said the promotions build on the continued transformation of leadership for areas integral to the agency’s overall operations and mission. “I am privileged to elevate each of these distinguished longtime NYPD leaders,” said Shea. “Each of these commanders has shown exceptional vision in helping to steer the department through the advancements of the last several years, and each uniquely reflects the values and concerns of the

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Glen Chaney Roches, 14, of Melrose Avenue who was reported missing on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the 42nd precinct. Glen was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m. leaving his home in Morrisania. He is described as being approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 110 pounds, is of a medium build, has a medium complexion, brown eyes and is bald. Glen was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black jeans and black sneakers. Anyone with information with regard to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Open Storefronts program, permitting storefront businesses to use a portion of their sidewalk to display merchandise, sell goods, complete transactions, and provide queuing areas. The program will begin on Friday, Oct. 30 and will run until Dec 31. The Open Storefronts program assists existing ground-floor storefront businesses who want to use outdoor areas on a temporary basis. It allows eligible businesses to conduct activity on sidewalks, on roadways in the Open Streets: Restaurants program, or a combination of both. In addition to businesses engaged in retail

By Eliot Schiaparelli & Síle Moloney

Norwood News, in partnership with WFUV radio and BronxNet Television, presents a five-part series on national issues affecting voters in the lead up to the 2020 presidential election, seen through the local lens of Bronx neighborhood communities. Part three looks at health. Health and healthcare were always going to be pivotal to the 2020 presidential election, even before the COVID-19 pandemic catapulted them to the top of the political agenda. According to a recent Pew research poll, 68 percent of voters said healthcare was a “very important” issue to them, second only to the economy. People are rightfully

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The 19th Annual Fall Festival took place in Norwood on a beautiful, bright, sunny day on Saturday, Oct. 17, hosted by the Jerome Gun Hill BID team, Mosholu Preservation Corporation, Montefiore Medical Center, the Bronx Board of Elections and Walgreens. The fair, which took place between noon and 3 p.m. was located by Mosholu 4 subway station, on the corner of Jerome Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway, catching the attention of passing commuters, park goers and locals. Residents were treated to a selection of goodies, including free masks and hand sanitizers, tote bags, candy, pumpkins, patties and empanadas from

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The grand opening of long-awaited ADA compliant elevators at Bedford Park Boulevard subway station took place on the Grand Concourse on Thursday, Oct. 15. MTA Construction & Development President, Janno Lieber, launched the opening alongside a group of MTA colleagues, and was also joined by elected officials, Congressman Adriano Espaillat and State Assemblyman José Rivera. Speaking at the launch, Espaillat said, “There are three elevators, one up here [street level], and two downstairs [at subway level], and they were built at a cost of $38.2 million,” he said, adding that it was an extraordinary project. He then

By AUGUSTINA KWAFO-BAIDOO

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a perfect time to remember to take care of our oral health. When people think about a healthy lifestyle, eating more fruits and vegetables, increasing physical activity, limiting alcohol, getting more sleep and making time for self-care often top the list. But, taking care of our oral health is also an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and the health of our mouth, teeth and gums affects the way we talk, smile, eat and present ourselves to the world. Just like the rest of our body, the mouth is full of good

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

Last November, residents living at 2558 Grand Concourse were unable to cook a Thanksgiving dinner on their stoves because the gas service was cut off by Con Edison. Stellar Management, the company that manages the property, provided the Fordham Manor tenants with portable hot plates, but it was an unsatisfactory solution for some. Daneiry Gonzalez is one of the affected tenants. “How am I supposed to cook a Thanksgiving dinner on a hot plate with two coils [burners]?” she said, when asked how she coped with the situation last year. Speaking in Spanish to the Norwood News, Gonzalez

By Síle Moloney

Police responded to a 911 call on Thursday, Oct. 22, at around 7 p.m. regarding a man who had been stabbed in front of 380 East Bedford Park Boulevard, within the confines of the 52nd precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed a 62-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive, with a stab wound to the lower back. EMS responded and transported the man to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. The deceased has been identified as Kevin Smith, 62, of 2960 Decatur Avenue, The Bronx.