Cuomo Administration Hails Completion of Alexander Hamilton Bridge Facelift

by David Cruz A historic bridge linking the Bronx to Manhattan has wrapped up major construction thanks to a massive $415 million facelift, the Cuomo Administration announced today.

Picturing the Portrait of Bronx Artist

by Pamela Segura The public typically experiences visual art at its conclusion, forgoing the opportunity to see the creative methods, processes and work spaces of artists.

Stomping Out Sarcoma

After Years of Wrangling, New Skating Park Slated For Williamsbridge Oval Park

by Pamela Segura Early this week, new funds were earmarked for a skating park inside Williamsbridge Oval Park following mobilization efforts by community groups.

Business Beat – An Original Store at the Fordham BID

By DAVID CRUZ For Fordham businessman Jason Mizrahi, the secret to operating a successful religious shop wasn’t taught in college, but told by his intuitive father–treat the customer well.

Driver Killed in Horrific Jerome Avenue Crash

by David Greene One man is dead in an overnight car crash on Jerome Avenue in Bedford Park that split the car in half. Rescue crews were called to the crash at 2:19 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, outside of Lehman College at Jerome Avenue between East 196 Street and Morris Avenue.

Digital Download of the Norwood News Is Available

by David Cruz Well, here it is–the latest edition of the Norwood News is out with pages of intriguing news coverage and a special announcement for readers. First up, the Norwood News continues its coverage of the Kingsbridge Armory and some bad luck for merchants who face a massive rent hike come August. We explore just what transpired at an emergency meeting hosted by Community Board 7. Our next story is pretty endearing for us, and will receive plenty of promotion in the coming four weeks as we enter the annual Norwood News hiatus. In August we’ll unveil a brand new look to the Norwood

By DAVID CRUZ With 13 merchants facing double the rent for their stores across the street from the Kingsbridge Armory, now slated for redevelopment, those affected are scrambling to find a new place to do business. And many are turning to community stakeholders for help.

Forum Voicing Concerns About Rent Hikes By Armory Slated For July 24

by David Cruz Following a report by the Norwood News that revealed impending rent hikes for brick and mortar merchants near the Kingsbridge Armory, the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance will meet with residents to address the latest concerns. The town hall-style meeting at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in Fordham/Kingsbridge on July 24 is the first for the grassroots group since it hammered out a Community Benefits Agreement that guarantees living wage jobs for folks who would work at the Kingsbridge National Ice Center. The CBA, considered a legal contract, is not yet active until the nine ice skating rink and 5,000-seat