2013 Gen. Election Voter’s Guide: Bronx City Council Races

The Bronx is known for being a strongly Democratic borough. In the 2012 presidential election, Barack Obama received 91 percent of the borough’s votes. It seems like the other parties don’t stand a chance against the Democratic nominees in the borough, but with the general election coming on Tuesday, Nov. 5, we thought it would only be democratic to introduce you to all of the options in local races. There is more information about some candidates than others. Ironically, many of the candidates running under other parties (ex. Republican, Green, Independent) for this election are also Democrats. Below you’ll find

On a Monday in the middle of May, I made my first trip to the Bronx and the Norwood News. It was pouring down rain. The kind of New York City rain an umbrella fails to protect you from no matter how hard it tries. No problem, I remember thinking, I’m from the Pacific Northwest where rain is a way of life. I got this.

Print Preview: Latest Norwood News Out Now!

Ladies and gentlemen, the latest print edition of the Norwood News is out now. This particular issue of the paper marks a couple of important milestones for our little (but mighty) community news organization. For one, this is the Norwood News’ 25th anniversary. In October of 1988, we produced our first issue, a four-pager, that included exactly one news story — about an intrusive sewer project that called for the destruction of dozens of trees on Mosholu Parkway — and a directory of organizations, programs, services and events. The paper has grown to cover more neighborhoods and now includes a website, Facebook page and Twitter feed. We also run a youth journalism program for high school students. In the coming months, we’ll be celebrating our birth and how far we’ve come. At the same time, we’ll start building toward our next quarter century of serving the Bronx.

Out & About: Bronx Halloween Happenings

Looking for something to do in the Bronx? We’ve got you covered. Our Out & About section features dozens of activities, concerts, exhibits and other recreational activities happening in the Boogie Down.

Grassroots Opposition to NCBH Decision Growing

Local residents are teaming with unions and healthcare advocates in putting pressure on North Central Bronx Hospital to re-open its popular labor and delivery department.

Lehman College Awarded Highest Green Building Certification

Lehman College’s new Science Hall recently became the first City University of New York school to be awarded a LEED platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Out on Errands, Teen Murdered on Jerome Avenue

Michael Beltre, a 17-year-old high school student who recently moved to the Bronx from the Dominican Republic, was murdered last night in front of 2622 Jerome Ave. just after 7 p.m. Police say Beltre was shot in the face and transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Hunger Advocates Say SNAP Bill On the Clock

Last month, House Republicans voted to enact a harsh SNAP bill that, according to USA Today, will result in 3 million people losing their benefits entirely and 850,000 people experiencing a reduction in benefits. Then in early October, we were all witness to the first government shutdown since 1995-1996, because Congress could not agree on a set budget for federal funding. There are roughly 48 million people, 1.8 million in New York, who rely on SNAP (previously known as food stamps), which is scheduled to be reduced — regardless of the government shutdown — on Nov. 1. Republicans are proposing

By the slimmest of margins, Victor Pichardo emerged with a victory in the heated and congested special election for the 86th Assembly District, which includes University Heights and Morris Heights. Though the Board of Elections finally declared him the winner by 72 votes last week, Pichardo did not emerge unscathed and a lawsuit looms.