Locals: Where’s the Williamsbridge Oval Skateboard Park?

By PAOLO MOSSETTI and DAVID CRUZ Though Community Board 7 overwhelmingly voted in favor of skateboard grounds at the Williamsbridge Oval, the city Parks Department views it as a case of flip flopping.

Turning Trash into Art

By CHELSEA GEORGE An artist has turned trash into masterpieces, inspiring young minds at one Norwood school to do the same.

Property Owner Eyes Chunk of Webster Avenue

By DAVID CRUZ With 80 blocks of Webster Avenue rezoned to usher an influx of affordable housing with a mandated retail component, a new wave of property managers is mulling a move to the relatively barren corridor.

Out & About 5’1’14 – (May 9 – 14)

Editor’s Pick “Fair @ the Square” The public is invited to the Westchester Square Merchants Association’s 6th annual “Fair @ the Square,” May 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, between Westchester and St. Raymonds avenues. Events include kids games and activities, health screenings, spaghetti eating contest, art exhibits, a variety of foods and vendors, concert series, as well as numerous live performances. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

Longtime Bedford Park Hair Salon Cuts Out

By David Greene FAREWELL TO NEIGHBORHOOD STAPLE… After 32 years in business many area residents were surprised to see the shuttered doors at The New Hair Studio at 205 E. 198th Street. Rather than a teary goodbye, the owner

Neighborhood Notes

Job Fair Job seekers are invited to a job fair on May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Police Athletic League (PAL), 2255 Webster Ave. Bring resumes and dress in business attire. Meet employers who are ready to hire. For more information, call (718) 933-2034. Keeping Fit for Seniors CityParks Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga, and fitness walking to seniors 60 and over through June 20, at Pelham Bay Park, Soundview Park and Van Cortlandt Park. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (718) 760-6999. NYPD Career Day The NYPD will host its annual

by David Cruz Elizabeth Quaranta of Bedford Park stared carefully at a large map showing a portion of Mosholu Parkway, a roadway stretch that’s often prone to car accidents and near misses. She placed a tiny sticker symbolizing a picture of pedestrian crosswalk on the area, indicating where an upgrade is needed.

Elderly Woman Missing From Kingsbridge Senior Care Facility

by David Cruz Police from the 52nd Precinct are turning to the public for a missing person’s case involving a client at Jewish Home Lifecare. Jessie Thompson, a 96-year-old woman, was last seen leaving the campus at 100 West Kingsbridge Road just before noon on May 4. Police released video showing Thompson speaking to the bus driver of an M100 buss at 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem before boarding and taking a ride. Police describe Thompson as a petite black woman, 5 ‘ 4″ weighing 120 lbs, last seen wearing a black jacket, brown pants and a black hat with

By David Cruz With two-thirds of Bronxites allocating a large percentage of their take-home pay towards rent, Mayor De Blasio released a $41 billion, 10-year plan that looks to ease the burden.