Dumpers Tarnish Beauty of E. Mosholu Parkway

by David Cruz When Norma Jean Scully peered outside her window on Feb. 20, she quickly grabbed her camera phone. Scully had finally discovered the man boldly dumping an oversized bag of garbage along the sidewalk of East Mosholu Parkway in broad daylight. She let her phone roll. Turns out it was a neighbor, fishing out mounds of refuse from the trunk of his booted car only to plop it inside a steel trashcan belonging to the city Parks Department. He later schlepped back to his apartment building at 375 E. Mosholu Pkwy, a six-story pre-war with plenty of

Sen. Gustavo Rivera to Endorse Espaillat

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera is expected to endorse state Sen. Adriano Espaillat for the 13th Congressional District, adding to a list of electeds piling on the endorsements for Espaillat. After persistent speculation on whether he would run, Espaillat declared his candidacy for the 13th CD this week. The seat is currently held by longtime Congressman Charles Rangel, the 22-term Congressman who defeated Espaillat in a very close race. But his campaign has hit some snags in after City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced she’ll back Espaillat. With Rivera in tow, Espaillat is expected to touch base with business owners along

Be Healthy: Keeping Your Ticker In Shape

By the Norwood News Vital Stats: About 600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year – that’s one in every four deaths. (Source: Montefiore Medical Center) February is National Heart Month, and Montefiore Medical Center has been spreading awareness through several events, on the dangers of neglecting the heart. The Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care is now leading an effort to reduce heart disease, the leading cause of death in the country. The hospital’s goal is aimed at educating patients, the community and Montefiore associates about heart disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

BP Diaz Jr. Touts Accomplishments, Further Visions in State of the Borough

by David Cruz Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. continued his promotional campaign of transforming the Bronx, touting some critical projects and offering his take on city policies during his State of the Borough Address. The tone was virtually optimistic, though issues of nagging unemployment and the influx of supportive housing remained untouched.

Previewing State of the Borough By JUSTIN MCCALLUM Feb. 20 marks Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s fifth State of the Borough Address. With many accomplishments to bolster his image as an economic development BP this past year, Diaz will have a full set of talking points for the speech. BP spokesman John DeSio teased the speech will be “about the ‘New Bronx,’ and will use the history of the borough in light of our centennial to discuss how we are making the most of our available amenities.” The Norwood News compiled a list of expected themes, as well as some items

Editor’s Pick Attention: Golden Anniversary Celebrants Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Healthfirst present their 7th Annual Sweetheart Luncheon on Feb. 13 for Bronx couples who have been married for 50+ years. For more information, eligible couples may call (718) 590-6248.

Crime File: City Settles Stop-Question-And-Frisk Case

by David Cruz, Editor-in-Chief Stop, Question and Frisk Appeal Dropped Mayor Bill deBlasio promised, and now he’s delivered. In what was a major campaign promise during deBlasio’s road to Gracie Mansion, the city has now dropped its appeal in two-class action lawsuits over the constitutionality of stop-question-and-frisk, preferring to settle the case entirely. The controversial policy, which for years created a divide between the police and Bronx minority men and women, will now be overseen by a court-appointed monitor, under the terms settled between the city and several Bronx plaintiffs who were stopped, questioned and frisked by police. Mayor deBlasio

By MICHAEL BROWN JR. “Expected Occupancy Summer 2014,” reads the sign at a Bedford Park building.

Community Board 7 District Manager Resigns

In one of the shortest administrative tenures in recent times at Community Board 7, the board’s district manager has suddenly resigned with just only half a year on the job. Socrates Caba turned in his letter of resignation on Wednesday, Dec. 4 to CB7 Chairwoman Adaline Walker, who was voted into office in June, the same month Caba had been hired following a lengthy recruiting process. Walker, a seasoned CB7 member with an education background, had replaced outgoing Chairman Paul Foster. Caba, meanwhile, had replaced Fernando Tirado, who resigned following hostile tensions between him and the executive board who often