Sister of WTC Trapped Window Washer, a Bronx Resident, Speaks Out

by David Cruz The sister of one of the window washers trapped inside a scaffold near the 68th floor of the World Trade Center said her brother, Juan Lopez, who family says lives in Norwood, remains shaken but will likely return to the job.

Business Beat – CPR Training School Breathes Life in Wakefield

By DAVID CRUZ Janet Hawkins looks to seize the five boroughs, at least within the realm of CPR training. And she knows a key rule of business: give them what they want.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

by David Cruz Have two weeks flown by already? They must have since the latest edition of the Norwood News is out filled with plenty of news you can share with your community. This edition we look at the implications behind the impending closure of Shrine of Saint Ann’s Church in Norwood, one of six churches slated for closure in the Bronx. Michaela Ross picks up the story and what parishioners think on the closure. The feature In The Public Interest focuses on ways the city Education Department intends to fix the overcrowding issue in school districts, a step in the

A Food Drive For the Nation’s Veterans, Courtesy of Bronx Councilmen

by David Cruz Veterans in need of a helping hand could find one in the Bronx thanks to two local city councilmen. Councilmen Andrew Cohen and Fernando Cabrera are answering the call of duty by taking part in the New York City Council’s Veterans Food Drive, which runs until Thursday, Nov. 20. The drive comes as the country pauses to thank a veteran this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Non-perishable foods will be collected throughout the city, which will go to pantries that specifically serve military veterans and their families. A report by the Food Bank for NYC estimates 30 percent of military vets

Calls For More Security At Forefront of CB7 Public Safety Meeting

By Catharina Thuemling At the latest Community Board 7 Public Safety Committee meeting on Nov. 6, the newly appointed executive officer of the 52nd Precinct, Captain Jonathan Korabel updated worrisome board members and neighbors about the recent shootings in Norwood and Bedford Park. The shootings prompted a large response by officers, who’ve now stepped up patrols near the board offices by 204th Street and Valentine. Three weeks ago, shots rang outside the office, startling Board members. The incident within the neighborhood was certainly rare, spurring talk of safety in the community. An NYPD light tower has been set up there.

ICYMI: Halloween In Norwood

Ghouls, goblins and superheroes overtook Norwood on Halloween as the neighborhood celebrated the yearly tradition. Around the block, kids traipsed up and down stores, tricking or treating anyone who came along. The Norwood News re-wound the clocks to last week to feature all the verve and vibe of Halloween 2014 in our neat slideshow. Credit for picture 1 goes to the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District, picture 2 is credited to Montefiore Medical Center, while the honors for picture 3 goes to the Bronx Borough President’s Office. The rest go to our photoman Adi Talwar.

St. Ann’s to Close Regular Church Service, School In Limbo

By Michaela Ross Tears and questions echoed from the pews of the historic Shrine Church of Saint Ann in Norwood as Rev. Francis Scanlon announced last weekend that the Catholic church will close for regular worship by next year.

Neighborhood Notes

Community Grants Citizens Committee awards micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school improvement projects. Groups in low-income neighborhoods and Title I public schools are priority. For more information, contact Tehmina Brohi at tbrohi@citizensnyc.org or (212) 822-9563. Financial Ed Workshops University Neighborhood Housing Program at 2751 Grand Concourse, offers a series of five free financial education workshops on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Nov. 4. Topics include credit building and debt management. For more information or to RSVP, call (718) 933-2539. MMCC Services The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., offers a

by David Cruz The forecast this Election Day is calling for mild weather for early November. It’s a perfect time to vote! Polls at schools, community centers and senior centers are open until 9 p.m. in a General Election that’s already perceived as having a very low voter turnout despite a New York gubernatorial contest that needs to be decided. The top races in the Bronx have already been decided during the September Democratic primary, considered more important given the overwhelming number of registered Democrats in the Bronx. The Bronx Democratic County Committee helped garner wins for its incumbents, though