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New Five-Two Commander To Be Introduced Tonight

Inspector Joseph Dowling is moving on from his post as commander of the Bronx’s 52nd Precinct. But first, he will introduce his replacement, Nilda Hofmann, at tonight’s Precinct Community Council meeting at St. James Episcopal Church (2500 Jerome Ave., across the street from Monroe College), which starts at 7 p.m.

Messier Becomes Face of Armory Ice Complex

In 1994, when Mark Messier helped lead the New York Rangers to the team’s first Stanley Cup title in 54 years, he was given the loftiest of nicknames: “The Messiah.” Now, after recently becoming the CEO of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, which is poised to open inside the Kingsbridge Armory in 2017 as the largest ice sports complex in the world, he may need a new nickname: The Messenger.

Ritchie Torres, the Freshest of New Faces in Bronx Politics

As midnight approached outside of Ritchie Torres’ campaign headquarters in Belmont, a half dozen political soldiers basked in the dim, orange light, happily drinking, smoking and trading war stories. After an exhaustive Democratic primary campaign in the Bronx’s 15th District that ended in success last Tuesday night, there was nothing left to do but relax and enjoy the moment.

At 40 Years Old, Group Keeps Working for the Bronx

For four decades, the organization now known as BronxWorks has assisted the people of the borough with their most basic needs and problems. As it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the jack-of-all-needs nonprofit is saying good-bye to its longtime leader and hello to an exciting future.

Hot Off The Press, Get Your Norwood News Now!

The latest print edition of the Norwood News is making its way into Bronx libraries, schools, community centers, hospitals, medical offices, laundromats, grocery stores and more. In this issue, you’ll find: primary election coverage, including local results and controversies; a story about hockey legend Mark Messier and his new role as head of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center at the Kingsbridge Armory (the project was approved by Community Board 7 on Tuesday night; the story behind the suicide attempt inside a Norwood Catholic church; health tips for allergy sufferers, our Out & About arts and entertainment guide and more. If you can’t make it out to pick a copy up of your own, no problem, just download the digital version at any time. We’ll start rolling out the print edition stories here on Breaking Bronx on Friday.

Out & About: What’s Happening in the Bronx

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.