‘Band of Brothers’ and Activists Protest Bronx Cemetery

At least 50 activists rallied outside of the gates of Woodlawn Cemetery last Saturday to protest against what they called a racist, discriminatory and retaliatory work environment inside the historic landmark.

Art Thrives on Bronx School’s Walls

With help and support from the PS 246’s maintenance staff, faculty, and former and current students, Annie Coan, an art teacher at the school, has mothered an artistic atmosphere that breathes on the school’s walls.

Bangladeshi Group Gathers in Bronx To Support War Crimes Tribunal

Dozens of Bangladeshi New Yorkers congregated at a church in Norwood on a recent Sunday evening to demonstrate their support for a controversial war crimes tribunal that is prosecuting alleged crimes against humanity stemming from Bangladesh’s war for independence more than 40 years ago.

Fordham Plaza Movie Nights Part of Expansion Plan

The Fordham Road Business Improvement District recently announced plans to host a series of outdoor movie nights at Fordham Plaza starting on April 26 with the “Amazing Spider-Man” at 8 p.m.

Pastor Moves on From Transitioning Norwood Church

In a move announced on the Norwood News’ Facebook page, Pastor Bob Rainis left Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Epiphany (known as Epiphany Lutheran Church) in early March, just as the church was in the midst of its own transition.

Longtime Mosholu Rabbi Hershel Schacter Dies

Rabbi Hershel Schacter, the longtime leader of the Mosholu Jewish Center on Hull Avenue, died on March 21 at the age of 95.

Biz Beat: Center Opens Up to Community With Easter Egg Hunt

Tender Tots Child Care Center at 3322 Decatur Ave. in Norwood for an Easter egg hunt. The afternoon’s activities were focused on the children. However, the underlying purpose of the event was connecting with community.

Biz Beat: Kosher Deli Comes to Norwood

Michael Kravitz, who you will find behind the new deli counter at MD Café on Jerome Avenue, says he will stack his Kosher-style roast beef and pastrami up against anyone, including a certain famous spot on the Lower East Side.

The Bronx Crime Report: String of Violence in Norwood, Fordham-Bedford

The Bronx Crime Report is a regular feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that is published weekly (usually on Mondays). 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.