Out & About in the Bronx

The Norwood News’ Out & About section highlights what’s going on in arts, entertainment and recreation in the Bronx every two weeks.

Bronx Notes: Free Boat Rowing

The Bronx-based Rocking the Boat community rowing program offers visitors the opportunity to row on the Bronx River or enjoy a guided tour of the plants and wildlife of the park every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31, until Labor Day, at Hunts Point Riverside Park (Edgewater Road at Lafayette Avenue).

Bronx Organizers Celebrate Victory in Long Armory Fight

The Reverend Que English, a member of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition who spent countless hours over several months hammering out what is believed to be the strongest community benefits in the history of New York City, stood in front of the Kingsbridge Armory and claimed victory.