Help Coming for Norwood Fire Victims

By ANTON K. NILSSON and DAVID CRUZ A local councilman and community board are stepping to help families affected by a fire on Decatur Avenue near Gun Hill Road. A food and clothing drive organized by Councilman Andy Cohen, along with Community Board 7, has now been set up for families affected by the Sept. 10 three-alarm fire at 3311 Decatur Ave. in Norwood.

Supportive Housing Fears Quelled On Webster Avenue

By DAVID CRUZ Fears of new supportive housing along Webster Avenue have been quelled following the preliminary release of rent listings, signifying concrete progress for a burgeoning corridor.

Business Beat: A Unique Boutique At JGH-BID

by David Cruz Upon first glance, this boutique women’s undergarment business in Norwood looks typical–a cozy atmosphere, cream-colored walls and common items sold at a fashion-centric shop. But if you look closer, the Women’s Center at A&O Surgical Supply is just what the doctor ordered.

Jerome-Gun Hill BID Gears Up For Fall Festival

A musical lineup, an array of food and the showcasing of a commercial corridor’s top amenities is in store for the 13th annual Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District’s Fall Festival. Organizers hope the free venue will attract thousands of people who could frequent part of the BID’s borders that lie on Jerome Avenue between East Gun Hill Road and Mosholu Parkway. The event takes place September 20, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to stop by the kid-friendly event that also includes giveaways, raffles and children’s rides. Those still interested in sponsoring are encouraged to call

by Anton K. Nilsson and David Cruz A three-alarm fire tore through two buildings on Decatur Avenue in Norwood early Wednesday morning injuring six, according to the fire department. The fire started around 7:30 a.m. on the second floor of 3311 Decatur Ave., a private three-story home next to a daycare center, according to witnesses. The blaze went on to consume the interior of a neighboring home, 3315 Decatur Ave., which witnesses say was abandoned at the time of the fire.

Primary Night Roundup

By David Cruz It will be business as usual in the November elections as the Bronx political landscape remained virtually unchanged following several hotly-contested races this year.

The Last Picture Show Under The Stars

by Kasia Romanowska The season of the outdoor movies is coming to an end. But don’t be shocked if you see a gigantic inflatable screen in the middle of Fordham Road one last time.

Bronx Primary Day – A Mid-Day Recap

By David Cruz It’s the calm before the big political storm tonight, as several races will be decided by voters in this year’s Primary in the borough. For now, accusations of polling impropriety, get-out-the-vote text messages and Primary victory parties are in order. The most action thus far has been in the race for the 33rd Senate District, a large central/northwest Bronx district, where Councilman Fernando Cabrera of the 14th District, the lead challenger against incumbent State Senator Gustavo Rivera, is accusing one poll site of voting misdeed. This came after Cabrera noticed his name was not on the enrollment list for

Out & About – September 9-18

Editor’s Pick The Public Is Invited… To a free outdoor movie, “The Lego Movie,” on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Muller Park and Plaza, East Fordham Road and Creston Avenue. Bring a chair or blanket. For more information, call (718) 562-2104. “Old Mott Haven” Historic Neighborhood Walk Tour  Saturday, September 13, 2014 – 11:00 AM. In celebration of the Bronx County centennial, BCHS Educator Angel Hernandez leads this tour through Old Mott Haven with his extensive knowledge of the neighborhood as well as the 1840s Bronx industrial boom. This tour begins at the southeast corner of E. 138th Street and