by David Cruz

After a pause for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Norwood News is once again out with its latest edition of the newspaper. The hard copy is available throughout 300 locations in the northwest Bronx, from diners, offices and within Montefiore Medical Center.

Our top story focuses on a rare shelter model that’ll pop up in University Heights, which is also primed for major redevelopment in a few years, according to a report. We hear from the folks at the Bowery Residents Committee, which plans on building a nine-story shelter at a barren piece of property.

We also tackle a serious issue devouring the borough–heroin. A special report on the topic can be found on page 5. Part two of the special report comes out next edition.

We also have your neighborhood favorites–Out & About focusing on weekend events throughout the Bronx, Inquiring Photographer which posed the question on NYPD tactics and Business Beat, spotlighting Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s attempt at winning over the beauty biz.

With the season of giving upon us, the Norwood News wants to thank all of our readers for contributing to making this great newspaper stand out. So stop by any neighborhood shop in the area, or sit back and read the Norwood News from the convenience of your computer.