Making Sense Of All The Redistricting Madness

Several northwest Bronx community groups are convening a forum Thursday night, 6 p.m., at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 Dekalb Ave., to discuss the current redistricting proposals — for state senate, assembly and congressional districts — and how they will affect local communities.

Be Healthy! Wednesdays: Q&A With Sleep Expert Dr. Steven Park

Editor’s Note: Every Wednesday, Breaking Bronx features a health-related story, event or tidbit as part of an online expansion of our Be Healthy! column. Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep: Q&A with Sleep Expert Dr. Steven Park March 5 to 11 is National Sleep Awareness Week, an annual public education and awareness campaign sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation, to promote the importance of sleep on your health and well-being. To get some expert advice on the topic, Be Healthy! recently chatted with Dr. Steven Y. Park, an otorhinolaryngolist (an ear, nose and thoat specialist) and integrative sleep surgeon at

Bronx Notes: Trio of Community Board 7 Meetings Tonight

If you live in Community Board 7 — the Norwood News’ primary coverage area, which includes Fordham, University Heights, Bedford Park and Norwood — then you have a buffet of community meetings to choose from this evening.

Bronx Notes: Ebony Editor-in-Chief Gives Speech at Lehman College Tomorrow, March 8

Amy DuBois Barnett, award-winning speaker and Ebony Magazine Editor-in-Chief, will be at Lehman College’s Speech and Theatre Building located in the Studio Theatre tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bronx Links, Wednesday

Good afternoon! Welcome back to Breaking Bronx, where every weekday you can find links to Bronx news stories and weather. Today’s forecast: Beautiful, sunny, high of 61. Now, here are the Bronx stories we’re reading today.

Judge Forced to Draft Congressional Redistricting Lines; Kingsbridge and Norwood Would Merge with Manhattan District

A federal judge released a set of maps on Tuesday proposing to redraw New York State’s Congressional districts, an act required this year to reflect population changes based on the 2010 Census count. If approved, the new lines would have the Bronx represented by four different members of Congress, expanding the northern Manhattan district currently represented by Congressman Charles Rangel into the Bronx to include sections of Kingsbridge and Norwood. Lawmakers in Albany have been sparring for months over how to draw the new maps. They proposed drafts for the State Senate and Assembly lines in February, but were unable

Proposal for Closure of MS 80 Officially on Table

Amid plummeting test scores and reports of gang problems, the Department of Education is proposing to close MS 80 Mosholu Parkway in Norwood. If approved, the school will undergo a dramatic re-organization including losing at least 50 percent of its current staff and changing its name.

Bronx Notes: Pick Up Free Wood Chips and Mulch

The Bainbridge Avenue Community Garden, located at 2978-80 Bainbridge Avenue, is offering for FREE woodchips/mulch to anyone interested in filling in their garden or tree pit. Mulch is good for keeping down weeds. Bring heavy duty plastic bags for pick-up. For more information or to arrange a pick-up, call Janice at (646) 271.4310.

Bronx Links, Tuesday

Good morning, everyone, welcome back to Breaking Bronx. Quick links post today as we go into production for the next print edition of the Norwood News, which will start hitting northwest Bronx streets tomorrow. Weather: Very similar to yesterday, lots of sunshine, temperatures in the low- to mid-40s. Here are the stories we’re reading this morning.