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Fordham University Holds Climate Summit, Receives $50M Grant

By ARIEL PACHECO
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), gathered at Fordham University for a climate summit on April 8 to celebrate the awarding to the university of $50 million in grants for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Region 2 environmental justice initiatives. According to Fordham, it is the largest grant the university has ever received in its 183-year history.

Bronx Community College’s “Run the Bronx” Encourages Healthy Living

By SÍLE MOLONEY
As The Bronx continues to rank last out of 62 New York State counties in terms of overall good health, those who choose to never stop fighting to change this ranking showed up once again for the 46th Annual “Run the Bronx” event hosted by Bronx Community College on Saturday, May 4.

Mosholu Parkway Elevator Installation Update

By SÍLE MOLONEY
As reported in November 2023, plans to install the long-awaited elevators at Mosholu Parkway subway station, located at the border of Bedford Park and Norwood and which serves the 4 line, finally started to take shape in December 2022, when MTA officials said its board approved two contracts to advance ADA upgrades to the NYC Transit system under a public-private partnership (P3) delivery model, including Mosholu Parkway station.

Three E-Bike Fires reported in The Bronx in 12 Days

By DAVID GREENE
FDNY officials confirmed three e-bike fires broke out across the borough in the first 12 days of May. An FDNY spokesperson told Norwood News an e-bike fire was reported at 11.49 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, when firefighters were called to 2105 Ryer Avenue in Fordham Heights, between East 180th and East 181st Streets. The spokesperson said four e-bikes were discovered burning outside the front entrance of the 5-story building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, they said.