Klein To End IDC Alliance With Senate Republicans

by David Cruz State Sen. Jeff Klein, who’s coalition as the Independent Democratic Conference president increased his a status as a key political figure in the Bronx and Albany, plans to end his relationship with Senate Republicans to rejoin the Senate Democrats in January. The move raises the political influence of Senate Democrats, who were cast aside during the Legislative Session. Klein, a Democrat, was heavily influenced to rejoin Senate Democrats by Governor Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat, who believes more progressive goals will be achieved under Klein’s decision. Klein told the Daily News that his decision to rejoin Democrats

By David Cruz, Brittney Williams and Imani Hall History repeats itself. For the second consecutive contest, the political landscape of the 13th Congressional District remains unchanged as Norwood woke up to learn Congressman Charles Rangel would remain the federal legislator representing the neighborhood following a nail biter of an election race against a resurfaced rival.

Congressional Primary Day!

by David Cruz This morning, Norwoodians could hear the echo of Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj’s uttering throughout the neighborhood. The voice came from the assemblyman’s Gjonaj C.A.R.E.S. van encouraging registered voters to take time out today to vote. His talk on civic responsibility came with a slant–he encouraged folks to vote in the 13th Congressional Primary race between incumbent Congressman Charles Rangel and rivals State Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Rev. Michael Walrond. Gjonaj’s shuttling around the neighborhood came on behalf of Espaillat. With twelve hours left before the polls closed, both sides are ramping up their mobilization efforts Bronxites to head to

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.

Congressional Primary 2014: Meet the Candidates pt. 3 of 3

By DAVID CRUZ With the Congressional Primary set for June 24, the Norwood News spoke to the top three candidates for the 13th Congressional District over the issues miring the Bronx side of the district. Part one of this three-part series focuses on Rev. Michael Walrond.

Congressional Primary 2014 – Meet The Candiates pt. 2 of 3

Congressional Primary 2014 – Meet The Candidates pt. 1 of 3

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 Pamela Segura BronxTalk, the political talk show that airs on the public access station BronxNet, will broadcast an hour-long debate between Congressman Charles Rangel, State Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Rev. Michael Walrond, Jr. on June 16 at 9:00 p.m.