By the Numbers: The 15th Congressional District Race So Far

The Bronx Develops: South Bronx Waterfront Projects Spark Fears of Gentrification

By DAVID CRUZ

If the Democratic candidates vying for the seat in the 15th Congressional District intend to secure votes in that district, they may want to take a look at figures that can help mold their strategies in the early days of this race. The Norwood News broke down those figures contenders might want to take a look at that could influence their strategy in the early days of this race: Formal Candidates: Four candidates have formally declared in the order in which they declared: community organizer Jonathan Ortiz, Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. of the 18th Council District, mentor Tomas Ramos, and

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By EMILY SUZANNE LEVER

Toll-Free Henry Hudson for Bronxites Starting in a year, the Henry Hudson Bridge will be free through the form of a rebate for cars registered in the Bronx and equipped with an EZ pass, following an agreement secured by State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, the Riverdale Press reports. It is currently $2.80 with an EZ pass and $7 without. The toll leads to “bridge shopping,” which causes traffic jams and exhaust fumes in Kingsbridge and Marble Hill, Dinowitz said. Dinowitz, who supports congestion pricing for lower Manhattan, said his backing the toll rebate didn’t mean he doesn’t still support public transit.

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s ninth edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community news you can use. There’s 20 pages full of great stories impacting the Bronx. And as usual, we’ll start with page one! Our front-page story has Mosholu Preservation Corporation (publisher of the Norwood News), asking a question: what are Norwood’s consumer needs? Norwood residents and stakeholders offered their take at a workshop that happened April16. But read about the needs from those who didn’t attend the workshop. We’ve picked up patterns. Inside the cover you’ll find a piece on Norwood Councilman Andrew Cohen

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

Students, parents, school officials, and alumni following the future of co-locating a D75 school into the DeWitt Clinton Campus (DWCC) will have to wait until May 29 to find out the final outcome. The vote is now scheduled to take place at the William H. Taft Educational Campus at 240 E. 172nd St. After a joint hearing of the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) and the Community Education Council (CEC) held April 2 at DWCC, the city Department of Education (DOE) determined that more time is needed to fully review some of the concerns of families and students. If passed,

By PROF. ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA PFA

So who was the big winner of tax reform? The lower class taxpayer? The middle class? The wealthy? Small businesses? Big businesses? Grandparents? Children? Well, some yes and some no were some winners but the big, big, big winner is the same as it’s been for the last 20 years: Big banks and big tax preparation service firms. How? Well, by taking advantage of the biggest losers: low-income taxpayers. Sadly, most taxpayers use their tax refund as a forced (yes, a twisted view) savings account. Therefore, these taxpayers need their income quickly, especially low-income workers. And big tax preparation companies

To Save Bronx Youth From Gangs, Groups Enlist Public Advocate (Picture)

By STEPHANIE GARCIA

Activists from numerous youth-based groups gathered at Fordham Plaza, addressing issues impacting Bronx’s youth, while also calling on funding to help further their causes. These activists were joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams who showed his support towards these groups and their need to receive funding. “We have to guide them and show them the right way, and the only way is with funding,” said Williams, flanked by groups whose purpose is to draw youth away from gangs and violence. Shanequa Charles, president of Miss Abbie’s Kids in Fordham and the organizer of the rally on April 10 said many

A 13-Year-Old is Arrested for Gun Possession. It Was a Gang Neighborhood

By SHA-NIA ALSTON AND DAVID CRUZ

The gun was unmistakable to plainclothes officers from the 52nd Precinct. They just didn’t expect to see it in the waistband of a 13-year-old boy the evening of April 9. But it happened in the area of East 182nd Street and Jerome Avenue in Fordham Heights at the tip of the Five-Two’s jurisdiction abutting the 46th Precinct. Gun arrests are no stranger to this area, but the age of the kid had some residents pausing: why would a little kid be carrying a gun? The image of the gun can be seen on 52nd Precinct’s Twitter page. The case is

By DAVID CRUZ

The race for the 15th Congressional District seat may be more than a year away, but it’s already the hottest political ticket, with another politico jumping into the race. Assemblyman Michael Blake, the 79th Assembly District representative for the West Bronx and the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced a run for the seat, which will be left vacant by the long-time officeholder, Congressman Jose Serrano. Serrano, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, announced last month that he will not seek re-election. Blake’s rollout of his announcement veered away from standard rollouts. It was made via email while

How Residents and Merchants Are Defining Norwood's Consumer Needs

By DAVID CRUZ

By many accounts, Norwood’s commercial corridors represent a vibrant mix of mom and pop shops that largely comprise the makeup of the northwest Bronx neighborhood. And its commercial ranges are wide. There’s Hillside Meat Market, a staple in Norwood for more than 30 years, abutting La Mexicana Grocery, which caters to Norwood’s Hispanic population. But it doesn’t mean the corridor cannot do without add-ons or more stores. The question of what’s Norwood’s next big idea stood as the key question posed to residents by Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC), the 38-year nonprofit support corporation of Montefiore Health System (and publisher of