Trial Access to Jerome Park Reservoir Coming, Though With Caution

By WILLIAM MATHIS Emily Lloyd, commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), brought good news, mixed with reserved optimism, on creating a pilot program that provides community access to the Jerome Park Reservoir in a meeting June 22 of the Croton Facility Monitoring Committee (CFMC).

Affordable Housing Parking Squeeze?

By DAVID CRUZ Across Norwood and beyond, the search for parking remains an everyday scourge for thousands of drivers. Neighbors and employees around the various stores and two local hospitals rely on parking daily, though searching for a legal spot can cut into the workday. Residents have long complained it can take upwards to a half hour to locate a spot.

Councilman Cabrera Appoints Members to Kingsbridge Armory Advisory Council

By DAVID CRUZ Councilman Fernando Cabrera, under a provision in a community benefits agreement between community leaders and developers of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center (KNIC) at the Kingsbridge Armory, has chosen members to join a panel overseeing the CBA’s execution.

Kids to Rock Out at the Williamsbridge Oval June 21

Expect graduating fifth graders from Bronx Community Charter drum their hearts out at Williamsbridge Oval Park this weekend as part of a major, coordinated effort to bring musical arts to the forefront. It’s all part of Make Music New York will take place on Sunday, June 21, the start of a long, and fun summer. The musical festival is part of a large scale performance happening across city, with organizers promoting more than 1000 free concerts that day. Similar events will happen at 700 cities worldwide.

School Murals Shed Light on Gun Violence and Bullying

By JASMINE GOMEZ Two Bronx parks will be the temporary homes of a pair of murals painted by middle-schoolers at two respective schools in the borough.

Damaged Staircase in Kingsbridge Heights to Get Repairs

By TATYANA TURNER Repairs are slated for a dilapidated public staircase in Kingsbridge Heights. And it’s a change that’s long overdue, according to one neighbor.

CB7 Highlights Year of Activities With Newsletter

By NORWOOD NEWS Normally this format is reserved for when the latest edition of the Norwood News publishes its latest edition, but we veered from the script just a bit to present the latest newsletter by Community Board 7. The Board, under the chairmanship of newly re-elected chair Adaline Walker-Santiago, released an eight-page publication of its own showcasing the work it’s taken on since last September. The Board, covering Norwood, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge, Fordham and University Heights, has now entered a summer hiatus to catch its breath, but not before releasing its newsletter. In it, you’ll find quick blurbs of the

By DAVID CRUZ Executive leadership virtually stood the same at Community Board 7, with one of the more contentious and heavily watched election races this year going to the incumbent.

St. Patrick’s Nursing Home Honors Its Centenarians

By IMANI HALL Community and family members at St. Patrick’s Home Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center recognized ten senior citizens who reached the age of 100 or more, a milestone also honored by President Barack Obama.