CB7 to Vote on New District Manager

by Justin McCallum Following a five month search, Community Board 7 will vote to fill the role of District Manager at tonight’s general meeting, held at 6:30pm at Serviam Gardens, 321 East 198th Street. The position was previously held by Socrates Caba, who unexpectedly resigned on December 4, 2013 following just half a year on the job. In a letter, Caba explained he found new procedures “unsatisfactory,” but did not specify particular issues. Prior to appointing Caba, the Personnel Committee had a seven month recruitment period after previous District Manager Fernando Tirado left due to ongoing tensions with the Board. In the

By Justin McCallum State health officials are shying away from a proposed health study for students, parents and teachers affected by a toxic building that once housed PS 51 The New Bronx School.

In the Public Interest – Klein Starts Re-election BID

by David Cruz In a show of force against any would-be candidate, state Sen. Jeff Klein launched his re-election bid drawing major supporters to his side.

Business Beat – White Plains Road BID on the Rise

By DAVID CRUZ Joe Thompson sat at the Rainbow Diner, his regular 24-hour eatery, ordering “the usual” black cup of coffee. Normally, it’s a quick stop before his daily walkthrough along the White Plains Road Business Improvement District, where he serves as its executive director.

Passion of Christ Re-enactment Draws Hundreds in Norwood

by David Cruz St. Brendan’s Church in Norwood marked Good Friday with a re-enactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Hundreds took part in a procession where actors portraying Roman soldiers flogged an actor portraying a beaten and bloodied Jesus Christ trudging through East 204th Street. The longstanding tradition by St. Brendan’s parish happens every Good Friday, the Catholic holiday that marks the death of Jesus.

First-ever Spring Egg Hunt at Williamsbridge Oval

By Shayla Love This year, the Easter bunny is hopping to Norwood! Children won’t have to go farther than the Williamsbridge Oval, as they’ll meet and greet the springtime hare while hunting for bright colored eggs containing candy and treats inside. This first annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is sponsored by the Mosholu Preservation Corporation, the Jerome-Gun Hill BID and the city Parks Department.

Grand Concourse Now Home to Slow Zones

by David Cruz The Concourse of Death may now become the Concourse of Caution. To prevent the more fatalities along the Grand Concourse over the years, the city has rolled out new traffic calming measures to keep traffic flowing for drivers without making a hard stop or causing an accident.

Big Representation From Norwood on Bronx Albany Day

by David Cruz Norwood has long battled “the Bronx is burning” image since the days when the nation witnessed charred building remains in the south Bronx during the 1970s. Though the trend never reached Norwood, its stereotype remained etched in the minds of skeptic out-of-towners believing those days continue to exist.

Print Preview: Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

Has two weeks passed already!?! In the interim, the Norwood News gathered several noteworthy news items that makes up this latest edition. Inside you will find several interesting top stories on the Croton Water Filtration Plant and the impending Bronx Day in Albany that will spark a conversation. Check out our In The Public Interest, Inquiring Photographer, Out & About, Neighborhood Notes and our Business Beat. This time we took a trip to Pelham Parkway to spotlight the White Plains Road Business Improvement District, making great strides. So spread the word on the Norwood News, and view the digital edition. Also, if