Bronx Photos: Send Us Your Snow Shots!

This is a shot I took at about 11 a.m. from Norwood News headquarters across the street from Williamsbridge Oval Park. You can see snow is accumulating on the grounds of the park, but the street is still pretty clear. Send pics from outside your workplace or apartment or house to us at norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org and we’ll post them here. Stay safe today, we’ll have more advisories and updates throughout the day.

Blizzard Watch: School’s On, But After-School Programs and PSAL Games Cancelled

At least here in the northwest, it’s been snowing pretty steadily, but roads seem to be decent. School is still going on as scheduled, but the Department of Education is canceling after school programs and sports matches. They haven’t decided about scheduled Saturday activities, although the big “blizzard” is supposed to commence later tonight. Here’s the announcement from the DOE

Bronx News Roundup, Feb. 7

Welcome back to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the stories we’re following on Thursday, Feb. 7.

Bronx Notes: ‘Sunday After Super Bowl’ Blood Drive at St. Brendan’s

St. Brendan’s Parish will hold its annual “Sunday After the Super Bowl” blood drive on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All parishioners and Norwood friends are asked to participate, as blood donations are especially needed in the winter months. A picture ID is needed to participate. 16-year-olds and younger must have written parental consent as well as picture ID.

Bronx Crime Watch: Kingsbridge Road Car/Baby Jacking Suspect Caught on Video

Yesterday, police released this video of man suspected of stealing a car on Kingsbridge Road that happened to contain a 7-month-old baby. The baby was found safe and sound near the corner of Jerome Avenue and Gobles Place but police are still looking for the suspect and are asking for help in identifying and locating him.

Kingsbridge Armory Talks Revolve Around Ice Group

Negotiations are heating up for what could be a landmark benefits agreement between a grassroots community group and a developer looking to take over the Kingsbridge Armory. But both sides are playing their cards close to their vests as the city negotiates with both of the finalists who want to redevelop the Armory.

Bronx News Roundup, Feb. 6

Welcome to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

Sen. Hassell-Thompson’s New Norwood Office Space

Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson is setting up new bi-weekly office hours inside Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 Dekalb Avenue (at Gun Hill Road) in the Bronx. She joins Councilman Oliver Koppell and Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz who also have office hours at MMCC. On Wednesday, Feb. 6, and every other Wednesday after that, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hassell-Thompson will have a staff member on site ready to assist anyone in need.

Remembering Magnolia Helene Sibley-Wilson (March 20, 2011–January 27, 2013)

Magnolia Helene Sibley-Wilson, beloved daughter of Kendra Sibley and Sasha Wilson and sister of Delphinium Sibley-Wilson, died in her sleep on Jan. 27 at the family’s home in Kingsbridge Heights. According to her parents, Magnolia loved stairs, swinging at the park, turning on lights, wearing other people’s shoes, climbing her neighbor’s stoops, and reading. She provided so much joy and light in the lives of her family and many others during the 22 months of her life, and is desperately missed. Magnolia’s parents lived in Norwood before moving to Kingsbridge Heights and have taught in the northwest Bronx for most of their professional lives. Last Thursday evening, the family held an emotional memorial service for Magnolia at the Amalgamated Houses. To honor Magnolia and her love of books, her family has set up a fund at the New York Public Library that will be used to buy children’s books for libraries in the Bronx.