The Bronx Food Fight: A Healthier Lifestyle is a Matter of Time

By THERESA SCHLIEP of WFUV

The Norwood News, in partnership with WFUV radio and BronxNet television, proudly present a five-part series on food insecurity issues impacting the Bronx and its residents. Jessica Shapiro, RD, does one-on-one nutrition counseling with Montefiore Health System employees entitled to free nutrition counseling. She said one of the most common reasons people feel like they are unable to make healthy choices is time. People simply just don’t have enough of it. Whether someone works many hours or multiple jobs, commutes far, or have families, Shapiro said those commitments often leave people with little time and energy to cook for themselves.

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers! The latest edition of the Norwood News, covering the northwest Bronx, is out with its latest edition for 2018. We welcome you to check out plenty of stories featured in this year’s sixth edition. We begin, of course, with page one and a story involving a back-and-forth battle between a Norwood resident and a developer building right next door to his house. Hear this ping-pong of a story and why both sides remain at an impasse. Inside the cover you’ll find the latest on the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, where the founder of the mega-project stopped to

By DAVID CRUZ

Just what would become of a plan to rezone a large chunk of Jerome Avenue remains to be seen. The New York City Council’s Land Use Committee voted to approve the rezoning on March 6. The rezoning paves the way for developers to build as much as 4,000 units of affordable housing by changing zoning rules between 184th and 167th streets, allowing for buildings as high as 19 stories. It’s now cleared to go to the full New York City Council, which could approve or reject the rezoning come March 21. If it goes through, city policy dictates that the

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By DAVID GREENE

With the recent school shooting in Florida, we asked readers if such a tragedy could happen here. To be honest, it is possible because people get bullied a lot. I’d heard about the student who stabbed two students here in the Bronx and the killer was actually bullied. So it is possible. The victims of bullying like to take things into their own hands. When you’re in school you don’t really think about these things, but sometimes you do see signals and I’ll think about it. People need to ask a person how he feels; he could be suicidal. Friends

By DAVID CRUZ

The fifth edition of the Norwood News, primarily covering the northwest Bronx, is out with plenty of community news. We have 16 pages full of news for you to share with your friends, family, and make you the smartest person in the room! We begin with page one and a quality of life inconvenience that is being addressed: loud parties and spurts of violence at Devoe Park in University Heights. Reporter Niall Ridgley reports that it’s the off season now, and Councilman Fernando Cabrera has ordered gates to be installed at nine of the park’s entrances. Hear what residents have

Fresh Graffiti Scrawls Found on Oval Park Staircase

By DAVID CRUZ

The steps on the northern end of Williamsbridge Oval Park were found smeared with graffiti the week of Feb. 18. The scrawls make out what appear to be a “PF” stained on the family-friendly park’s left staircase facing north. It’s unclear when the markings first appeared. The Department of Parks has stood on top of the graffiti issue, cleaning up a large graffiti-laden sign near the tunnel entrance. Spurts of violence have crept up along the 19.75-acre park in recent weeks, including the shooting of a teenager.

At State of the Borough, BP Highlights Fixes and Needs

At State of the Borough BP Highlights Fixes and the Needs (Web Picture)

By MARY MELLON

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. delivered his ninth State of the Bronx address before an audience of supporters, well-wishers, and fellow elected officials. For nearly 45 minutes, Diaz stood composed as he delivered a speech that largely underscored the borough’s positives while lambasting the city’s shortcomings. But read between the lines, Diaz’s speech also showed his sights set on higher office. “Look at how different things are in this borough today than just a decade ago,” Diaz said. “We have set the bar for the entire nation on transformative urban renewal and development. We are the new standard

By DAVID GREENE

Ahead of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s State of the Borough speech on Feb. 22, this week we asked readers what they think is the current state of the Bronx. I haven’t really seen too much improvement, to be honest with you. Maybe it’s a little better, they’ve opened more businesses in the area and that brings more jobs. Housing is still a big problem too, you have two families living in a two-bedroom apartment, which causes overcrowding. When they distribute the funds, we get what trickles down and the Bronx doesn’t get much–it don’t. I believe they’re cutting

By CLAIRE GARON, MPH, CHES

Congratulations! During pregnancy, your body has an enormous responsibility and needs your care. In the weeks after giving birth, knowing what to expect from your body and how to spot signs of trouble can literally save your life. Today, we’re talking about how to identify symptoms of post-birth complications and what to do next. Post-birth complications are serious physical conditions that can happen within a year of giving birth. Pregnancy and childbirth send your body on a roller coaster of physical changes. After you give birth, your body continues to experience many strong sensations. Hormones flood your veins, your breasts