Out & About: CB7 to Honor Veterans

Editor’s Pick Veterans Brunch Awards The public is invited to the free Veterans Brunch Awards, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lehman College’s Music Building faculty dining room, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. This event will acknowledge men and women from all divisions of the Armed Forces who have served our country, and includes free raffles and free brunch. Meet veterans, active duty members and their families, and get information about services for vets. RSVP to veteransbrunch.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (718) 933-5650. Onstage The Williamsbridge Oval presents Henry V, free, via a mobile theatre, April 14

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The latest edition of the Norwood News, spanning the northwest section of the Bronx, is out with its latest edition for 2018! There is tons of news to cover so let’s get right into it! Our front page story focuses on Bailey Houses, part of the stock of troubling properties owned by NYCHA. The chair of the New York City Council’s public housing committee visited the Kingsbridge complex, finding conditions problematic. Her visit came as the agency’s chair announced her resignation. Read what tenants have to say about the lumbering repair process. The timing will shock you.

SEE PICTURES: Spring Egg Hunt at Oval Park

Ready, set, hunt! Families came in droves to Williamsbridge Oval Park for the annual Spring Egg Hunt on March 31. Major sponsors included Mosholu Preservation Corporation, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, Montefiore Health System, and Friends of the Williamsbridge Oval. Check out these great photos of the family-friendly event by José A. Giralt

Out & About: Spring Egg Hunt at the Oval

Editor’s Pick Spring Egg Hunt The public is invited to a free spring egg hunt at the Williamsbridge Oval on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ages to 11 years. Events include egg hunt, carnival games, helmet distribution, arts & crafts, relay races, and visit from Easter bunny. Bring a can of food for donation to local pantry. For more information, call (718) 543-8672. Onstage The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Jazz Concert, presented by the Celia Cruz H.S. of Music Jazz Band, April 11 at 6 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57

Dear Fellow Readers! The latest edition of the Norwood News, covering the northwest Bronx, is out with its latest edition for 2018. We welcome you to check out plenty of stories featured in this fresh edition. We begin, of course, with page one and a story involving a community garden and one headstrong neighbor who refuses to throw in the towel. Read about Elizabeth Carson and her quest for governance at Risse Street Garden. Also, get a sense of how the agency tasked to bring order to community gardens is handling this. Inside the cover you’ll find a recap of

Editor’s Pick MMCC Spring Fest Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., holds its 2nd annual Spring Fest, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events include open house, games, program demos, discounts, snacks and activities, and featuring an art show. For more information, call (718) 882-4000. Onstage The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Chamber Music Concert, March 17 at 2:30 p.m., featuring the Celia Cruz High School Orchestra. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk., Blvd. W. presents free concert featuring members of the Lehman Chamber Players performing

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers! The latest edition of the Norwood News, covering the northwest Bronx, is out with its latest edition for 2018. We welcome you to check out plenty of stories featured in this year’s sixth edition. We begin, of course, with page one and a story involving a back-and-forth battle between a Norwood resident and a developer building right next door to his house. Hear this ping-pong of a story and why both sides remain at an impasse. Inside the cover you’ll find the latest on the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, where the founder of the mega-project stopped to

Scores of residents stopped by the Bedford Mosholu Community Association for its annual flea market aimed at filling the tiny coffers for the 42-year civic groups. Some pricey items were up for sale for some unbeatable costs. Photos by Miriam Quinones

Out & About: BMCA’s Flea Market Bonanza

Editor’s Pick Flea Market Bedford Mosholu Community Association presents a giant flea market at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church of India, 360 Bedford Park Blvd. (at Decatur Avenue), March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Select from new and used items including gifts, china, lamps, bric-a-brac, jewelry, books, toys and much more. Included will be homemade cakes and cookies and a raffle. For more information, call (718) 584-1900. Onstage Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk., Blvd. W. presents Forever Freestyle 12, March 3 at 8 p.m. featuring a variety of performances. Tickets are $55 to $65; $100/VIP. For more information, call