Proposal to Re-open Jerome Park Reservoir Introduced

by David Cruz A new bill by several elected officials aims to give the public access to the Jerome Park Reservoir by 2019. It’s a request that comes nearly a decade after the city Department of Environmental Protection fenced off the property as they were in the early stages of building the Croton Water Filtration Plant. The plant, built inside Mosholu Golf Course in Van Cortlandt Park, would clean water from the reservoir. Testing has already begun, and in some cases the reservoir is filled with drinkable water. “The people of the Bronx deserve to have this as parkland and have more parkland

By Imani Hall Advocates for Bronx public schools are looking for answers over the city’s mandated order to remove a dangerous toxin found in public school buildings.

La Bonita Bandera: Bronxites Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage

By Richard Bucey Grand Concourse was a sea of red, white, blue and a single star as tens of thousands of Bronxites filled the streets for the 27th annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade. The parade spanned from East 192nd Street all the way to Van Cortlandt Avenue. Over a 150 community, political, educational and cultural groups marched in this celebration of Puerto Rican heritage and multiculturalism.

BronxTalk to Air 13th Congressional District Debate on June 16

By Pamela Segura BronxTalk, the political talk show that airs on the public access station BronxNet, will broadcast an hour-long debate between Congressman Charles Rangel, State Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Rev. Michael Walrond, Jr. on June 16 at 9:00 p.m.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Out!

The latest edition of the Norwood News is out at nearly 200 locations in the northwest Bronx. You can find them at local diners, stores along Jerome Avenue and other neighborhood spots. For this edition we focus on the long-time issue that’s irked plenty of Norwoodians: barbecuing at parks. The 52nd Precinct is now on the lookout, spotting any violators with help from neighbors. Our other top story focuses on the Fordham Road B/D subway station and Community Board 7’s effort to push for retail space. Read up over the Board’s attempts to make it happen. Inside you can read up on

By David Greene This week we asked readers about the recent spike in violent crime in the 47th Precinct and it’s plan to build relationships with neighbors by visiting their homes. I feel like it’s kind of invading people’s privacy for some reason. I feel like they shouldn’t be knocking on people’s doors. Something should be done, but neighborhoods like this… it’s really quiet around here. I’ve seen the police towers and I think that’s enough because it did stop crime in the south Bronx, and it does have a lot of officers now. Claude Escobar

Neighborhood Notes

Editor’s Note: Anyone can submit an item for consideration in Neighborhood Notes. Send items to David Cruz at dcruz@norwoodnews.org. Immigration Assistance A workshop on working through the immigration system will be held at PS 28 Mount Hope Centennial School, 1861 Anthony Ave., on Saturday, May 31. For more information, call (718) 933-6909.

Be Healthy – Monte Takes a Bite Out of Food Allergies

By Brittney Williams In a time when food allergies are becoming more widespread, steps are being taken to provide better diagnosis and treatment to the nearly 15 million people suffering from food-related allergic reactions.

CB7 Pursues Retailer for D Train Station

By Richard Bucey For years, commuters in need of a newspaper, that stick of gum or even an umbrella were out of luck at the Fordham Road subway station on the B/D line. It’s been that way since neighbors at the barren station remember.