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Community Board 7 Chairman Foster Stepping Aside

After serving two terms, Paul Foster, the chairman of Community Board 7, which includes the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights, announced last week at the monthly general board meeting that he will not be running for re-election again.

The Bronx Crime Report: Shootings Pile Up Over the Weekend

The Bronx Crime Report is a regular feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that is published weekly (now on Tuesdays). It includes the latest crime updates, stories and features from throughout the Bronx, plus crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct — Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, and parts of Fordham, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights — as well as links to stats for other Bronx precincts.

With Armory Ice Center, Problems Solved

Kevin Parker did not set out to create the world’s largest ice sports complex inside the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. Like any parent, the former Wall Street executive says he just wanted to solve a problem for his kids.

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.

Op-Ed: Saw Something; Said Something

Many of us are familiar with the statement, “If you see something, say something.” It appears on signs in buses, subways, on TV, radio, and more. In light of the recent tragedy in Boston, this advice becomes even more urgent. Or so I thought…

Dinowitz Supporting Fair Elections Act

Northwest Bronx Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz says he’s supporting new legislation that would create a state system to provide matching public financing for contributions to state campaign.