Nancy Pelosi Endorses Ritchie Torres for Reelection to Congress

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced Monday, March 23, that he has received the endorsement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) in his bid to get reelected to Congress. As reported, the congressman recently hosted Pelosi at the New York Botanical Garden for a Women’s History Month celebration.

Op-Ed: One Big Movie Missing from the Academy Awards

By SISSY GAMACHE & DAVID GREENE

Before we all sit back and watch The 98th Academy Awards, and we all hold our breath as we learn how the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) voted for Best Film, or Best Actor, it’s time to pay homage to those judges who watch all of these films. They are rarely praised and often panned.

Torres Hosts Nancy Pelosi at NYBG at Women’s History Month Celebration

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) welcomed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) back to The Bronx and to the New York Botanical Garden for a fireside chat on Sunday, March 1, to mark the beginning of Women’s History Month, and to recognize various women in public service.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the President Trump’s State of the Union Address

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their opinion on U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address held Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Second ‘No Kings’ Rally Held in Northwest Bronx

By DAVID GREENE

For the second time in less than three months, a large crowd gathered in the Riverdale section of The Bronx to protest the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration after American military forces attacked Venezuela on Saturday, Jan. 3, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed Minneapolis protester Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Williamsbridge: “Debutante Cotillion” Returns after 20 Years Hosted by Bridgefield Civic League

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Bridgefield Civic League nonprofit, founded in 1968 and based in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, celebrated the return of its historic Debutante Cotillion after a 20-year pause at Eastwood Manor Catering Hall, also in Williamsbridge, on Nov. 7.

UPDATE Van Cortlandt Park: Open Call for Architects, Artists, and Designers to Reimagine African Burial Ground

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) and Design Trust for Public Space NYC are calling on architects, artists, and designers to reimagine the African Burial Ground located in Van Cortlandt Park through a Design Ideas Competition.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Person Sought for Reckless Daylight Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who they say is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Bronx Teen from Ecuador Held by U.S. Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Reunited with Family after Detention

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Five leading child advocacy organizations had filed an amicus brief in federal court supporting 16-year-old Bronx teen, Joel, from Ecuador who had been held by the United States Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). His case was heard at a White Plains federal court on Monday, Nov. 17. Norwood News reached out to the advocates for an update on the latest court proceedings, as well as asking which part of The Bronx Joel lives in. While we’re still waiting on the latter, we’ve since been informed that a judge has since ordered Joel released into the custody of a legal guardian and has been reunited with his extended family in the area, while his legal case continues.