As Blizzard Revs Up, Bronxites Prepare to Hibernate

by David Cruz Friends of Donnetta Reid of Norwood thought her crazy by her nifty idea in protecting her car from a snowstorm–draping it with a thin sheet of plastic. But it seemed to work during last year’s horrendous winter. And as a historic storm settled into the tri-state area, Ms. Reid thought it’d be a good idea to bring back her technique.

Forum Tackling Heat Issues Postponed to Feb. 5

by David Cruz Community Board 7 has postponed its forum that would have drawn several dozen tenants occupying apartments owned by Simply Better Homes. The forum, which would have been Tuesday, January 29, was postponed to Thursday, Feb. 5 because of winter storm Juno. The blizzard is expected to dump over a foot of snow in the Bronx. The new meeting will be held at North Central Bronx Hospital, 3224 Kossuth Avenue, 17th Floor at 7 p.m. The forum is expected to discuss ongoing heating issues at the buildings. Community Board 7 has sent notices out to tenants of the buildings

Editorial – The Loophole Behind The Right to Know

Back in November, when public sentiments for the NYPD further eroded following a summer of high-profile police-involved incidents around the country, the New York City Council proposed a bill that would add another layer of double-sided red tape for rank and file officers. Intro No. 541, or the Right to Know Law, proposes that officers ask a suspect’s permission whether they can be searched during a routine police stop, as per the Fourth Amendment. The consent must be documented via recording or written statement.

Taking Up Space, Illegal Vendors Narrow JGHBID Sidewalks

By KIMBERLY C. JACOBS As one of the busiest shopping corridors in the Bronx, the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District in Norwood is an attractive area for vendors, both licensed and unlicensed, to set up pop-up businesses on the sidewalk.

Bronx Bracing For 2015 ‘Historic’ Blizzard

By David Cruz The relatively dormant winter is slated to unleash a record snowstorm along the tri-state area, and the Bronx is no exception.

P.S. 94 Top of the Class With Family Involvement Program

PS 94 Kings College School in Norwood is rising to the challenge set by New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña by engaging students’ families in creative new ways.

Neighborhood Notes

Donate Blood St. Brendan’s Church will host its annual Day After the Super Bowl Blood Drive on Feb. 8 at the St. Brendan’s School cafeteria, 268 E. 207th St. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 881-5313. Clothing Drive Winter clothes are needed for victims of a fire at 3971 Gouverneur Ave. Jackets, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, and other basic necessities are needed. Items can be dropped off through Jan. 28 at three locations: Community Board 8, 5676 Riverdale Ave., Suite 100; 50th Precinct, 3450 Kingsbridge Ave.; and Engine 81, 3025 Bailey Ave. For more information,

Out & About: Trains, Winterfest and Trolleys

A hodgepodge of cultural events throughout the Bronx can be found in the Norwood News’ Out & About feature.

Remembering the Dream at The Church of the Holy Nativity

by David Greene THE DREAM REMEMBERED. A capacity crowd turned out at The Church of the Holy Nativity at 3061 Bainbridge Avenue on Monday, January 19, for a Eucharist celebrating the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.