Neighborhood Notes

UFT Bronx Fair United Federation of Teachers and NYC Department of Education Bronx office hosts a fair at the UFT Learning Center, 2500 Halsey St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p. m., for students and families highlighting agencies, colleges, and vendors to assist students with special services and options when going from high school to college or the world of work. Events include meeting with professionals and student workshops. For more information, call (866) 509-5921. Become a Home Health Aide Home Health Aide certification can be earned in one month (no high school diploma or equivalent is required) at the

NYPD Probes 52nd Pct. Over Claims of Semen Found in a Water Bottle

By By ALONDRA VASQUEZ

Councilman Andrew Cohen is one step closer to achieving his goal in seeing an annex for the 52nd Precinct. The New York City Council’s preliminary budget report recently released states that it looks to allocate $40.9 million for renovations for the Five-Two. Although it has not been signed off yet by Mayor Bill de Blasio, Cohen is hopeful that funding will be able to go through. On his Twitter account Cohen tweeted, “I’m thrilled that today’s preliminary budget report hearing announced considerations for $40.9 million on this project.” He also thanked Council Speaker Corey Johnson for honoring his request. Cohen

Out & About: Specialized High School Workshop

Editor’s Pick: DOE Rep at Mosholu Library The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., hosts a NYC Department of Education representative to inform and answer all your questions about Specialized High Schools admissions on April 27 at 1 p.m. Learn about requirements for acceptance (info and to rsvp: (212) 637-8080 or email to shsat@schoolsnyc.gov). All are welcome. For more library information, call (718) 882-8239. Onstage Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet, April 27 at 8 p.m., performing Star Dust, a David Bowie Tribute (tickets: $25 to $45; $75/VIP; $10/ages to

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

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