“Save Our City”: de Blasio Outlines Two-Year Agenda in State of the City Address

By HENRY MCEACHERN

Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered his State of the City address yesterday at the American Natural History Museum, framing his points that centered around the theme dubbed “save our city” in a town hall style format. That included promises to expand education, spur small business reform, and create greater affordability. Under the enormous blue whale model inside the American Natural History Museum, de Blasio also focused on creating stronger bonds between the NYPD and young people. Last year, there was an increase in the number of youth-on-youth robberies, with 29 percent of those arrested falling under the age of eighteen,

The Push to Expand Right to Counsel, Diaz Jr. to Retire: Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s third edition of the Norwood News for 2020 is out with plenty of community stories to read and share. We have packed 28 pages full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on a bill being championed by Councilman Andrew Cohen and housing advocacy groups that expands Right to Counsel. The act–which provides free legal counsel to those facing eviction–covers those considered extreme low income. New legislation looks to expand the income eligibility standards. Jose A. Giralt breaks it all down for us. Inside the

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s final edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community stories to read and share. We’ve crammed plenty of news into this 28-page paper, so let’s begin with page one! Our top story focuses on improving safety at DeWitt Clinton Campus in the aftermath of a stabbing that happened on Nov. 20. Hear what the commanding officer has to say on the plan to keep students secure. Inside the cover we update you on the 15th Congressional District race, and a much-needed endorsement for candidate Samelys Lopez. Read up on why the New York City

Extra Police Incremental Dismissals Ideas on School Safety Bounced Around After Stabbing

By DAVID CRUZ

The 52nd Precinct’s commanding officer pledged to maintain safety outside DeWitt Clinton Campus during dismissal time following the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy on Nov. 20 shortly after school, prompting a meeting between engaged parents, elected officials and their representatives, and officers two weeks following the incident. The meeting was called by Sirio Guerino, the former PTA president for Bronx Collaborative High School, which is housed inside the campus along with DeWitt Clinton High School (DWCHS) and Worldview High School. The city Department of Education recently approved the opening of a D75 school to operate in the campus. For Guerino,

Bronx Music Teachers Look to Take $20,000 Grant a Long Way

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

This was music to these young teachers’ ears. The next generation of young musicians from the Bronx is getting a $20,000 grant from Edenwald-based Teddy Cars. The automobile dealership on Boston Road announced it is distributing the funds equally among 10 school music programs. The Teddy Cars Bronx Music Program is a year-long campaign aimed at providing funds to a diverse group of school music programs in the borough, where funding for music programs is sorely needed. The money couldn’t come sooner for Bronx teachers, who already envisioned what they plan to do with the funds. Travis Washington is a

Extra! Extra! Bronx Local Lobbies for Newspapers Across School System

By DAVID CRUZ

The availability of school newspapers across the the New York City system are spotty at best, with just a handful of them publishing a weekly or monthly publication. For Dawn Hunter, a Riverdale resident who teaches at City College Academy of the Arts in the Inwood section of Manhattan, the creation of a paper used as a tool for understanding media literacy in her English class made sense. It became an instant hit. “We want the kids to have a voice, and we also want them to deepen their thoughts and have them speak out and seek the truth,” said

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s twenty-second edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community news stories to read and share. We have 28 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on what’s happening at Bronx Community Charter School on Webster Avenue. There, students took on an ambitious project to understand the neighborhood of Norwood, the players and the issues. Read about one student, Blessing Owusu, who delved deeply into the controversial topic of gentrification. It’s a true story of the power of community

At Bronx Community Charter School, a Question: "What Does Norwood Mean to You?"

By DAVID CRUZ

In the space of six weeks, Amanda Vasquez, a seventh grader at Bronx Community Charter School (BCCS) learned that pigeons are vital to Norwood’s ecosystem, especially near Tracey Towers. Inban Devadoss and Grace Ildefonso, second grade students at BCCS, familiarized themselves with A&A Grocery at East 204th Street, learning that the 24-hour deli’s marquee dish is its bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. Inban took what he learned a step further, proudly showing off replicas of the deli’s bacon, egg, and cheese meal and Goya cans on display using Model Magic Clay, visualizing his takeaways. For BCCS, the study served as

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The year’s twenty-first edition of the Norwood News is out with plenty of community news stories to read and share. We have 24 pages packed full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one! Our top story focuses on a fatal police-involved shooting, with a sergeant from the 52nd Precinct shooting a driver during a traffic stop that spiraled out of control. Now the family of the deceased driver, Allan Feliz, is suing. Read why the attorney for the family believes they have a case. Inside the cover you’ll read a

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“Save Our City”: de Blasio Outlines Two-Year Agenda in State of the City Address

The Push to Expand Right to Counsel, Diaz Jr. to Retire: Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

Keeping DeWitt Clinton Campus Safe, NYC PA Reveals Worst Landlord Watch List: Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

Extra Police? Incremental Dismissals? Ideas on School Safety Bounced Around After Stabbing

Bronx Music Teachers Look to Take $20,000 Grant a Long Way

Extra! Extra! Bronx Local Lobbies for Newspapers Across School System

School-wide Project, Cuomo Probe of Stagg Buildings: Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

At Bronx Community Charter School, a Question: “What Does Norwood Mean to You?”

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!