NYS PAUSE Extended for Further Two Weeks

By Síle Moloney

Further to the announcement of the initial New York State PAUSE executive order by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on March 20, the order has since been extended for a further two weeks, a measure that signals the ongoing necessity to halt the spread of the deadly disease among New Yorkers. “I don’t care how smart, how rich or how powerful you think you are. I don’t care how young, how old,” the governor said during his daily press briefing on March 31, the day it was announced his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, tested positive for COVID-19. “This

Health Check: Yo, Bronx! Don’t Stress, Eat Fresh at Your Local Bodega!

By ELIZABETH SPURREL-HUSS

For National Nutrition Month, the Bronx Bodega Partners Workgroup is running a “Don’t Stress, Eat Fresh” campaign encouraging Bronx residents to purchase healthier foods and drinks at 24 local bodegas. Since 2016, the Bronx Bodega Partners Workgroup – consisting of community organizations, health systems and government programs – has worked to increase the amount of healthy food and drinks consumed by people in the Bronx by partnering with local bodegas to increase access to healthy choices. This campaign challenges the onslaught of marketing of unhealthy food often targeted towards communities of color through a vibrant, bilingual media campaign promoting fruits,

By PROFESSOR ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA PFA

In this sad state of affairs that we now see ourselves in because of Coronavirus, we will not comment on the health concerns except to say, please be safe and careful. But while our Government tries to find ways to safeguard our US Economy, The Federal Reserve has lowered short term interest rates to nearly 0 percent. This will no doubt have a trickle down effect on long term interest rates as well. So, how do you dare save money in Banking accounts? At 0 percent interest? What should you do to make your money healthier, while yourself quarantined? Mortgages

Farewell: I Will Miss The Readers (Picture)

By DAVID CRUZ

I never thought I’d reach this moment; writing a farewell article in the Norwood News, which is my last as editor-in-chief. After painstakingly trying to find where to start, I realized I was suffering from writer’s block. To undo that, I took some inspiration from what my predecessor for the Norwood News, Alex Kratz, wrote in his personalized farewell to readers. His exit came as the paper reached its 25-year milestone. “Here’s to the next 25 years of the Norwood News giving voice to the voiceless and a grand purpose to another editor looking for a job,” wrote Alex. Not

Coronavirus Fears Haven't Fully Crippled Norwood's Commercial Corridor, But Changes Are Underway

By JOSE A. GIRALT

As COVID-19, or coronavirus, paralyzes New York City, with Mayor Bill de Blasio taking the unprecedented step in closing schools through April 20, and restaurants and bars in the interim, the verdict is still out on how much the virus has had on local businesses in Norwood. A trip along the neighborhood’s East 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue business corridor finds many merchants and customers discussing the inconvenience of complying with new city restrictions for eateries, which have been ordered to simply serve take out food or have it delivered. Delivery drivers who’ve relied on e-bikes will not face any

By DAVID CRUZ

The spread of coronavirus has prompted Community Board 7, covering Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge Heights, and University Heights to suspend in-person constituent services and cancel all of the remaining committee meetings and its upcoming general board meeting. In an email blast sent out today, the decision to suspend meetings was motivated “out of an abundance of caution.” So far, there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus originating in the Bronx. For now, such constituent services will happen over the phone, with board officials sharing a listing of names, emails, and phone numbers should they need help. The list

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s sixth edition (and my final one as editor-in-chief) of the Norwood News is out with plenty of interesting community news stories to read and share. In a rare instance, which we hope will be a regular thing moving forward, we’ve packed a whopping 32 pages into this community paper! So let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses continues our look into the changing Bronx political landscape, which shifted once again after Assemblyman Marcos Crespo announced he will not seek re-election for his seat. The story looks at a number of upcoming races, including two

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By DAVID CRUZ

With coronavirus worries sweeping New York City, it was only a matter of time before those worries came to the Bronx. In the last 24 hours, a slew of events and meetings have been cancelled. They include: All CUNY & SUNY Schools Working Remotely: The decision by Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered CUNY and SUNY in-class sessions to be cancelled and taken online. This includes Lehman College and Bronx Community College. SUNY Maritime in Throggs Neck remains open. This is already on top of other institutions, including Fordham University’s Bronx campus, shut down. Mercy College announced classes cancelled until March 15. Manhattan

Duane Reade, Staple in Kingsbridge Heights, Closes

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

Kingsbridge residents who depend on the Duane Reade at 1 E. Kingsbridge Rd. to fill their prescriptions, purchase greeting cards, or buy their cosmetics will now have to find another store. Walgreens, the parent company, closed the store on Tuesday night. According to multiple signs on the storefront windows, pharmacy customers will have their prescriptions automatically filled at the next closest Duane Reade at 58 E. Fordham Rd., about a half mile south. The now-closed store sits at a prime location on the northeast corner of East Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue. The Kingsbridge number 4 train station is just

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NYS PAUSE Extended for Further Two Weeks

Health Check: Yo, Bronx! Don’t Stress, Eat Fresh at Your Local Bodega!

Financial Focus: Coronavirus Interest Rates and What You Should Do for Your Financial Health!

A Farewell: I Will Miss the Readers

Coronavirus Fears Haven’t Fully Crippled Norwood’s Commercial Corridor, But Changes Are Underway

Community Board 7 Cancels All March Meetings, Suspends In-Person Constituent Services

A Changing Bronx Political Landscape, a Farewell From Our Editor-in-Chief: The Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

How Coronavirus Worries Are Causing Widespread Cancellations in the Bronx

Duane Reade, Staple in Kingsbridge Heights, Closes