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Bronx News Roundup: Why Can’t We Shake This ‘Burning’ Image?

Welcome back to the Bronx News Roundup. It’s been way too long since we last appeared here on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog. We regret our extended hiatus, but have created a new plan for consistency going forward. Starting today, we’ll be publishing news roundups on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Bronx Notes: Open House on Webster Select Service

The NYC Department of Transportation and MTA NYC Transit are holding an open house in the Bronx on June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2487 Webster Ave. (between East 189th Street and East Fordham Road), to learn more about the Bx41 Select Bus Service coming to Webster Avenue on June 30. For more information, call (212) 799-8803 or contact Patrick Jordan at WebsterSBS@zetlin.com.

With Armory Ice Center, Problems Solved

Kevin Parker did not set out to create the world’s largest ice sports complex inside the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. Like any parent, the former Wall Street executive says he just wanted to solve a problem for his kids.

Out & About in the Bronx

The Norwood News’ Out & About section highlights what’s going on in arts, entertainment and recreation in the Bronx every two weeks.

Bronx Notes: Free Boat Rowing

The Bronx-based Rocking the Boat community rowing program offers visitors the opportunity to row on the Bronx River or enjoy a guided tour of the plants and wildlife of the park every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31, until Labor Day, at Hunts Point Riverside Park (Edgewater Road at Lafayette Avenue).

Bronx Organizers Celebrate Victory in Long Armory Fight

The Reverend Que English, a member of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition who spent countless hours over several months hammering out what is believed to be the strongest community benefits in the history of New York City, stood in front of the Kingsbridge Armory and claimed victory.

Op-Ed: Koppell Tells Klein To Be ‘Genuine Democrat’ on Campaign Finance Reform

No one is better placed to clean up Albany’s cesspool of corruption than Senator Klein, who presides over the scandal-ridden State Senate with his “co-leader,” Republican Dean Skelos. It’s an unusual arrangement which has yet to prove its worth, in my opinion, though Mr. Klein would surely disagree. Regardless, he has a huge test before him now, as he must decide whether he will insist that Mr. Skelos allow a vote on a comprehensive campaign finance reform package.