Are Your Taxes Via Discretionary Funding Working in Your Community?

by Elisabeth von Uhl, Special for the Norwood News It’s not always evident the work our taxes does for us as a community. Now, the new Speaker of the New York City Council, Melissa Mark-Viverito, wants to make that work more visibly and equitably to New York City residents by a group of proposed reforms. These reforms will also change how a Council Member’s discretionary funding is doled out in their Council Districts.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Out!

Major projects are in focus in the latest digital edition of the Norwood News. First up, trouble at the Kingsbridge Armory, slated to become a mega-ice skating rink. Infighting has caused delays for the landmark castle. We hear from both sides. Several blocks away, legislators look to grant public access to Jerome Reservoir Park, long closed following construction of the Croton Water Filtration Plant. We find out how lawmakers intend to open the park for recreation. The latest edition also explores the nature of limited liability corporations and loopholes exploited when managing a building. And finally, meet the candidates in the closely

By David Greene This week we asked readers about the recent spike in violent crime in the 47th Precinct and it’s plan to build relationships with neighbors by visiting their homes. I feel like it’s kind of invading people’s privacy for some reason. I feel like they shouldn’t be knocking on people’s doors. Something should be done, but neighborhoods like this… it’s really quiet around here. I’ve seen the police towers and I think that’s enough because it did stop crime in the south Bronx, and it does have a lot of officers now. Claude Escobar

Out & About

Editor’s Pick MMC Hosts Health Fair Montefiore Medical Center will host a community health fair, June 1 from noon to 4 p.m. on East 210th Street from Bainbridge to Steuben avenues. The event is to increase awareness about healthy living in the Bronx with activities including exercise classes, cooking demonstrations, health screenings, music, games, giveaways and more. For more information, visit www.montefiore.org. The Bronx Puerto Rican Day kicks off at 11am at the Grand Concourse, marching from 192nd Street to Van Cortlandt Avenue East. Rain or shine.

Digital Edition of Norwood News Out!

The latest edition of the Norwood News is out, available at 192 locations throughout the northwest Bronx. Stop by any diner, post office, and stores along Jerome Avenue to pick up your copy. The edition explores several interesting stories happening in the northwest Bronx nabe. First, interest on the ever-changing Webster Avenue is brewing, with one developer eyeing a chunk of occupied properties. This latest development comes on the heels of the Stagg Group at the tail end of construction on two supportive housing sites there. Next, a burning question looms in Norwood: What happened to the the Williamsbridge Oval

By DAVID GREENE With a history of asbestos and other toxic hazards in and around Bronx schools, this week we asked readers if they feel their local schools are safe. Sometimes students might bring in drugs or illegal weapons, but no, I don’t see anything wrong with the buildings. —Joel Pena Garcia

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

by David Cruz, Editor-in-Chief With the northwest Bronx springing with plenty of good causes, there is so much to write about for the latest edition of the Norwood News. The big story is the election of a new district manager for Community Board 7, a post left vacant for the past five months. Read up who members voted on, or you can read the story online. Our other story focuses on the never-ending construction of the troubled Croton Water Filtration Plant. New stuff to report, courtesy of reporter Shayla Love. Speaking of online news consumption, the Norwood News has a

by David Greene This week we asked readers what they thought were the most dangerous intersections in the Bedford Park and Norwood communities. 1) I’ve tried to cross Jerome Avenue and East Gun Hill Road a few times to go to the pharmacy and the stores around there and it’s pretty dangerous with drivers turning. People turn at high speeds or race to catch a light. –Marlon McLeod

Out & About: April 19 to May 1

Editor’s Pick Easter at the Oval The public is invited to an Spring Egg Hunt at the Williamsbridge Oval on April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events include carnival games, potato sack races, music, and a traditional egg hunt. There will be separate hunts for ages 1 to 5 and for ages 6 to 11 at 1:30 p.m. Children must bring their own baskets. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.