Chancellor Walcott Coming to NW Bronx for Town Hall Meeting

Got questions for the city’s top educator? You’re in luck. Bronx parents, students, advocates and everyone in between will have an opportunity to speak with New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott who is scheduled to attend a town hall-style meeting at the Walton campus (2780 Reservoir Ave.) on Tuesday, March 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. Community Education Council District 10 is hosting the forum in Walton’s auditorium.

The Bronx Crime Report: A Rape Suspect Sought, Dismemberment in Melrose, Teens Charged in YouTube Kid Fight and More

The Bronx Crime Report is a new feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that will be published weekly (usually on Mondays, but this week it’s a Tuesday). It will include the latest crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct — Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, and parts of Fordham, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights — as well as crime updates, stories and features from this precinct and throughout the Bronx.

Three Torahs Stolen From Norwood Synagogue

Three Torah scrolls, each worth $45,000, were stolen recently from the Young Israel Synagogue of Mosholu Parkway, a temple with dwindling membership on East 208th Street in Norwood, according to police.

Bronx Notes: New After-School Program

Tender Tots, a child-care center located at 3322 Decatur Ave., has launched a new after-school program for school-age children (ages 5 to12). The center offers a quiet environment where kids can work on homework or other projects and have supervised access to computers and tutoring help. Nutritional snacks as well as crafts, games and other physical activities will be provided. For more information, email info@tendertotsny.com or call (646) 481-3067.

Mayor, Bronx Borough President Still Want ‘Responsible’ Armory Development

Before Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave his final State of the City speech at the shiny new Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, some hypothesized that he would take the opportunity to make an announcement about the Kingsbridge Armory. Specifically, that the city had chosen a developer to re-invigorate the long-vacant space.

Evander’s Hoops Team Has Talent and Personality to Match

By Will Speros On the eve of their first playoff game, the boys on Evander Childs’ varsity basketball team hustled up and down the practice court as head coach David Fonfa pleaded for composure. They appeared focused and confident, with leaders like Michael Bernard and Ezekiel Sierra handling the ball effortlessly, never once breaking stride. Evander Childs, of the Bronx A East League, came within two games of playing for the city championship last year and, after another stellar season that included an impressive 18-3 record and a thrilling buzzer-beater against Taft, the Tigers want to show, once again, they’re

Op-Ed: Helping the ‘Washeros’

Growing up in the Bronx, one of the most exciting portions of an otherwise unbearable day with my father running errands was our inevitable trip to the car wash. I would ask for us to stay in the car as the conveyor belt carried us through the huge wipers and brushes. I never gave much thought to the men who manually dried the car once we exited this fantastical vortex of water and soap however. But these men, in all likelihood were either undocumented immigrants, underpaid, overworked, or all of the above.

Be Healthy: Reduce Risk for Heart Disease, Manage Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease. When your blood pressure stays within healthy ranges, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries, and kidneys which keeps you healthier longer. Here are some tips to keep your heart healthier.