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Under Indictment, Castro Helps Build Corruption Case

Nelson Castro’s career as a politician and undercover informant began with a lie. Ironically, the lie made him one of the most trustworthy lawmakers in New York. This is how the former Bronx assemblyman went from indicted to accomplished lawmaker to critical government informant.

Bronx Photos: Marching to Spring Training

Last Saturday, baseball players, coaches, parents and other supporters from the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center’s youth baseball league marched from the center on East Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue to Harris Field in Bedford Park as part of the league’s Opening Day festivities. Photographer Adi Talwar was there to capture all the action for the Norwood News.

Board 7 and DOT Host Meeting to Discuss Oval Park Safety Issues

Community Board 7 will be hosting a meeting with the Department of Transportation to discuss proposed pedestrian safety improvements along Reservoir Oval/Williamsbridge Oval Park. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mosholu Montefiore Medical Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Avenue at East Gun Hill Road.

Early Morning Violence Outside of Oval Park

Just before 9 o’clock this morning, traffic built up around Reservoir Oval in Norwood as dozens of local police, aided by helicopters, chased after a group of suspects who, witnesses said, severely beat up a local barber.