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Diaz: Registry Would Keep Gun Offenders Out of ‘Shadows’

In an effort to reduce gun violence, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. wants to publicize the names and addresses of those convicted of gun-related felonies and will introduce legislation on the city and state levels calling for the creation of an online gun offender registry.

14 Months After RFP, Silence on the Armory Project

Last week after a hearing downtown, Councilman Fernando Cabrera, whose district includes the Kingsbridge Armory, said he believes a developer will be chosen to re-invigorate the hulking empty castle. He just doesn’t know when.

Bronx Notes: Capital Lenders Forum for Business Owners

Small business owners can visit a Capital Lenders Forum to learn about business opportunities from banks, micro lenders, and community development organizations, March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., Carman Hall room B76. For more information and to register, call (718) 960-8806.

World Change Starts With Kiss at PS/MS 95

Members of PS/MS 95’s One Word Club, which seeks to effect positive change in the world one project at a time, raised $200 selling Hershey’s Kisses on Valentine’s Day. The group gave the money to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to terminally ill youngsters.

5 Notes From Clinton High School’s Last Stand

So much to cover after last night’s Panel for Education Policy’s meeting where proposals to phase out or close 22 city schools and add co-located schools to many others, including DeWitt Clinton High School. We’ll have a more in-depth story and look at all the ramifications in next week’s print edition. But for now, a few notes and thoughts from the meeting.

Op-Ed: A Helping Hand At Tax Time

Two-hundred and forty-six dollars. That’s a lot of money for many New York City families struggling to make ends meet. It is money that could go toward rent, groceries, medications or other important expenses. But at tax time, too many working families and individuals see it as a requirement in order to maximize their refund.

Bronx Notes: Latino College Expo

High school students, guidance counselors and community agencies are invited to a free Latino College Expo, to meet college reps and learn about financial aid and college guidance, March 16 from noon to 3 p.m., at New York University’s Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square So., 4th floor. There will be free raffles and giveaways. For more information, call (917) 217-5812 or email aaponte8@yahoo.com.

Panel Votes to Shrink DeWitt Clinton, the Bronx’s Largest Public High School

In a move surprising to no one, but saddening to an entire school community rich in history and pride, the Department of Education’s Panel for Educational Policy voted early Tuesday morning to downsize DeWitt Clinton High School and open up two brand small schools inside the building known as the Castle on Mosholu Parkway.