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Bronx Photos: Hustle and Heartbreak at Evander Childs

Last week, the Evander Childs boys basketball team fell just short of a return trip to the Final Four of the PSAL A Division Tournament, losing to McKee-Staten Island Tech in overtime, 82-85. McKee went on to win it’s semifinal match-up and is playing for the tile this weekend against John Adams on Sunday night. Here’s a slideshow from the emotional game. More on the in-game drama in next week’s print edition of the Norwood News.

Bronx Notes: Help for Troubled Adolescents

Berkshire Farm Center’s “Power Project,” 3464 Webster Ave. (off Gun Hill Road), is a free MICA support program that helps emotionally disturbed Bronx adolescents between the ages of 12 to 18 who use and abuse substances. The program runs group and individual sessions Mondays through Thursdays from 4 to 6:15 p.m. For more information, call (718) 5515-7970 ext. 3010.

Bronx Clergy Leaders Pushing Klein on Progressive Minimum Wage

A group of Bronx clergy leaders, including some with deep ties to the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, are rallying today at noon on the steps of Bronx Borough Hall to demand that the New York State Senate adopt an Assembly-approved plan to increase the state’s minimum wage to $9 an hour and make the rate tied to inflation.

After Fire, Nicky’s Coffee Shop Back in Business

After his business was shuttered for six months because of a fire, Nicky Manias is all smiles. His pride and joy, Nicky’s Coffee Shop on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, is back in business with a renovated interior and expanded hours.

Meeting Tonight to Discuss Webster Ave. Select Bus Service

During Bronx Community Board 7’s Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the board office, 229A E. 204th St. (between Grand Concourse and Valentine Ave. in Bedford Park), the Department of Transportation will give a presentation on select bus service along Webster Avenue.

Bronx Notes: Norwood Food Coop

Join the Norwood Food Coop (share prices vary according to family size) and choose from fresh organic vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs, cheese and yogurt, from June to November, all for less than green market prices, in exchange for a few hours’ work with other coop members. The coop accepts SNAP/EBT/food stamps and has installment payment plans. Registration deadline is April 26; discounted registration is March 27. For more information or to register, visit www.norwoodfoodcoop.org.

Rivera Backs Chief of Staff as Replacement

In the wild, congested race shaping up in the City Council’s 15th District, which stretches from the Fordham-Bedford area into West Farms, current seat holder Joel Rivera is backing his right-hand man, Albert Alvarez. Rivera and his longtime chief of staff were making the rounds at a recent fundraising event hosted by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, trying to drum up support.