UPDATE New Homeless Shelter for University Heights as Mayor Vows to Clear Subway Encampments

By SARAH BELLE LIN

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan on Friday, Feb. 18, to address the City’s worsening homelessness crisis, starting with the removal of those who are homeless from the City’s subway stations. “It is cruel and inhumane to allow unhoused people to live on the subway, and unfair to paying passengers and transit workers who deserve a clean, orderly, and safe environment,” the mayor said. “The days of turning a blind eye to this growing problem are over.” But what comes after that? Where will those without housing or shelter go? The answer is pretty clear:

Editor’s Pick As reported, NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022. EVENTS The New York Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust are now accepting entries for the 2022 New York State Student Research Awards program, according to State education commissioner, Betty A. Rosa, who made the announcement on Thursday, Feb. 16. Now in its 32nd year, the Student Research Awards program is a statewide historical research competition for students in grades four through twelve. The annual program provides an award to students whose projects are selected as winners in the elementary, middle school, and high school divisions. The program encourages students to explore the wealth of historical records held in repositories

By ELLEN MARY LAWRENCE

Rose Margaret Moran, long-time Bronx resident of Decatur Avenue in Norwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at the age of 90. Born on July 20, 1931, she was the daughter of James Moran and Ellen (Neville) Moran. Rose was the epitome of the song, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” As a young girl, she traveled with her mother and younger sister, Mary, by steam liner back to the family farm in Ireland. They lived there for a year, learning the culture and heritage from her beloved grandparents. Rose taught elementary and middle school for nearly

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY confirmed on Saturday, Feb. 5, that emergency medical services transported one person to a local hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 100 W Mosholu Parkway in Jerome Park. An FDNY official confirmed to Norwood News a report of an emotionally disturbed person at the location at 2:12 p.m. on the date in question, and said one person had been transported to North Central Bronx Hospital. We asked if the department could provide any further information about the incident, and if it had taken place inside DeWitt Clinton High School, since the address for the school is

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined local, Bronx elected officials and others on Arthur Avenue in the Little Italy section of the Bronx on Sunday to highlight the importance of the City’s restaurants and restaurant workers to New York’s economy. The mayor was heard highlighting the need to support hospitality workers, saying, “I was a dishwasher so you know, sometimes people don’t connect the dots, man, you know? We need these restaurants.” Andrew Rigie, executive director of NYC Hospitality Alliance, chair of NYC Nightlife Advisory Board, 1st vice chair of Manhattan Community Board 7, and host of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

State emergency officials reported that a motor vehicle collision, involving a school bus occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway on Tuesday evening. Officials said the collision took place on Feb. 1, at 4.27 p.m. on the northbound lanes of the Cross Bronx Expressway, approaching Jerome Avenue. Norwood News reached out to the NYPD and an agency official said there was a report about a collision involving a trailer but he could not provide much further detail at the time. We also reached out to the FDNY. An agency representative later confirmed the department had nothing on file for

Editor’s Pick Join Elizabeth Cooney, Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy’s coordinator of educational programming for Woodlawn’s Lovers Trolley tour of the cemetery, located at 4199 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY 10470, on Sunday, Feb. 13, the day before St Valentine’s Day, at 2 p.m., at the Jerome Avenue entrance, and visit the sites of Woodlawn’s notable lovers. Tour stops include Irene and Vernon Castle, Ida and Isidor Straus, and Celia Cruz and Pedro Knight. Adults $25 and Students/Seniors $20. All guests are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and will be asked to wear a mask on the trolley. For tickets, go to: https://www.woodlawn.org/conservancy/tours-events/, and

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UPDATE Out & About: A True Bronx Tale Exhibition, Black History Month, Irish Dance Show at Lehman & More!

New York State Archives Now Accepting Entries for the 32nd Annual Student Research Awards

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Obituary: Local Norwood Resident, Rose Margaret Moran, Remembered

One Person Transported to North Central Bronx Hospital from School Vicinity on Feb. 2

Little Italy: Adams Lunches with Local Officials to Help Promote City’s Restaurants

UPDATE School Bus Crash Reported on Cross Bronx Expressway

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