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NY-13 News Roundup, Primary 1 Week Away

There is exactly one week left until the June 26 Democratic primaries and the 13th Congressional District race is heating up for the stretch run. Here’s a rundown of all the latest news from the campaign trail.

Bronx News Roundup, June 18

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today (minus any NY-13 race coverage, which we’ll get to in a separate post), starting with the forecast: Enjoy the coolness today (high of 77), people, because it’s about to get hot in here over the next few days, with temperatures pushing triple digits during the second half of the week.

Editorial: Why It’s Important to Vote on June 26

Please go out and vote on Tuesday, June 26. The Norwood News does not endorse candidates for political office and will not do so as long as we remain a nonprofit publication. However, we are happy to endorse the very democratic act of voting.

Bronx School’s Arts Program Flourishes Despite Roadblocks

Judging by the enthusiastic audience that erupted into cheers following each remarkable act during performances at the annual PS/MS 95 Arts Festival on a recent Friday, it is clear the Sheila Mencher School in Van Cortlandt Village is doing its best to keep the arts incorporated into education.

Bronx Notes: Suspended 4 Train Service This Weekend

Courtesy of our friends at Community Board 7: There will be no subway service between the 161st Street / Yankee Stadium and the Woodlawn station from 4 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday during the weekend of June 16-17. During this period “D” train and shuttle buses will provide alternative service. This service diversion is required to allow necessary track maintenance and panel installations on the Jerome Avenue Line.

Bronx Notes: PS/MS 20 Day Also Principal’s Retirement Party

PS/MS 20 invites the public to celebrate its children’s accomplishments at Barnes and Noble of Bay Plaza in Co-op City, 290 Baychester Ave., June 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cheerleaders and choruses will perform and activities will include chess and Lego building competitions, story time, and a talent show. We will also bid farewell to Principal Carol Carlsen, who will retire after 13 years at the school. Please let the cashiers know you’re with the school as a small percentage of each purchase will benefit PS/MS 20. For more information, call event coordinator Lisa Kogel at (718) 515-9370 ext. 3155.