Politics

UPDATE Elections 2024: How Abortion Rights are Impacting Bronx Voters

By SHERICA DALEY
“How dare he!” said Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala during a “Fight for Reproductive Freedom” tour in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, in reference to former U.S. President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. “He’s proud to have terminated abortion rights,” Harris said, referencing when Trump said he was proud to have overturned Roe Vs. Wade. Indeed, Trump has bragged about how during his presidency, he appointed three Supreme Court justices, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, who made the repeal of the right to abortion access under Roe Vs. Wade, possible. 

Bronx River Swims Expose Potential Danger to Kids

By DAVID GREENE
Having been informed of apparently unsupervised swims by children and teens in the Bronx River over the last several years, Norwood News can confirm that groups are indeed swimming in the river.

Tenants and Elected Officials Gather To Protest Housing Conditions at Tracey Towers

By ARIEL PACHECO
Around 50 frustrated tenants joined local elected officials for a rally outside Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers on Saturday, June 15, to protest what they said are poor living conditions in the 871-unit housing complex. Residents say they have been grappling with a slew of problems like frequent water leaks, a significant rat infestation, and perpetually malfunctioning elevators for a number of years.

Norwood Pride Festival Makes its Debut in Williamsbridge Oval

By EMILY SAWAKED
The inaugural “Norwood Pride” festival took place on Sunday, June 23, in the Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood. Its launch was rather ceremonious in that not only did local elected officials, State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33), and City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), show up to celebrate with the local community, but so too did Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.