Editorial – The Loophole Behind The Right to Know

Back in November, when public sentiments for the NYPD further eroded following a summer of high-profile police-involved incidents around the country, the New York City Council proposed a bill that would add another layer of double-sided red tape for rank and file officers. Intro No. 541, or the Right to Know Law, proposes that officers ask a suspect’s permission whether they can be searched during a routine police stop, as per the Fourth Amendment. The consent must be documented via recording or written statement.

Taking Up Space, Illegal Vendors Narrow JGHBID Sidewalks

By KIMBERLY C. JACOBS As one of the busiest shopping corridors in the Bronx, the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District in Norwood is an attractive area for vendors, both licensed and unlicensed, to set up pop-up businesses on the sidewalk.

Bronx Bracing For 2015 ‘Historic’ Blizzard

By David Cruz The relatively dormant winter is slated to unleash a record snowstorm along the tri-state area, and the Bronx is no exception.

P.S. 94 Top of the Class With Family Involvement Program

PS 94 Kings College School in Norwood is rising to the challenge set by New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña by engaging students’ families in creative new ways.

Neighborhood Notes

Donate Blood St. Brendan’s Church will host its annual Day After the Super Bowl Blood Drive on Feb. 8 at the St. Brendan’s School cafeteria, 268 E. 207th St. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 881-5313. Clothing Drive Winter clothes are needed for victims of a fire at 3971 Gouverneur Ave. Jackets, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, and other basic necessities are needed. Items can be dropped off through Jan. 28 at three locations: Community Board 8, 5676 Riverdale Ave., Suite 100; 50th Precinct, 3450 Kingsbridge Ave.; and Engine 81, 3025 Bailey Ave. For more information,

Out & About: Trains, Winterfest and Trolleys

A hodgepodge of cultural events throughout the Bronx can be found in the Norwood News’ Out & About feature.

Remembering the Dream at The Church of the Holy Nativity

by David Greene THE DREAM REMEMBERED. A capacity crowd turned out at The Church of the Holy Nativity at 3061 Bainbridge Avenue on Monday, January 19, for a Eucharist celebrating the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Authorities Probe Death of New Jersey Man Found in Norwood

By DAVID GREENE and DAVID CRUZ Police remain on the hunt for a person of interest related to the death of a New Jersey man found within the borders of the 52nd Precinct on Jan. 15. The victim was later identified as Jordan Johnson.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

by David Cruz The latest digital edition of the Norwood News is now available to read and share with your friends. Check it out via your smartphone or the convenience of your home. Our second edition of the year features surprising news from developer Mark Stagg, owner of The Stagg Group. The cat was let out of the bag this week when we learned the large-scale developer recently purchased a trio of new properties along Webster Avenue, complementing the other three Stagg properties slated to open. Find out which deeds Stagg took over along the burgeoning corridor The Stagg Group has purchased