Be Healthy – A Symposium on Sleep

Vital Stats: 33% — How much a person’s life is dedicated to sleep By DAVID CRUZ Whether one is a morning person or a night owl, proper sleep is what the doctor orders. Should even several hours be missed, particularly for night shift employees, the results can be fatal.

Inquiring Photographer – How Safe Is Your School?

By DAVID GREENE With a history of asbestos and other toxic hazards in and around Bronx schools, this week we asked readers if they feel their local schools are safe. Sometimes students might bring in drugs or illegal weapons, but no, I don’t see anything wrong with the buildings. —Joel Pena Garcia

Bronx Week 2014 Ushers New Wave of Walk of Fame Inductees

by Justin McCallum The Bronx is rubbing elbows with Hollywood as Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced the 2014 inductees to the Walk of Fame at an official launch to Bronx Week, a ten-day promotional event showcasing the best of the Bronx.

CHAM Brings Prom to Clinic

by David Cruz For teens hospitalized around springtime, the possibility of missing their prom lurks. The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) saw a need to fill the void five years ago, bringing the prom to the medical clinic ever since.

Oliver Koppell to Take on State Sen. Jeff Klein in Democratic Primary

by DAVID CRUZ After months of teasing the media and throwing obvious hints of possibly returning to the political arena, former Councilman Oliver Koppell has decided to run against State Sen. Jeff Klein of the 34th Senate District. The district covers a major swath of the Bronx, from Hunts Point to Riverdale.

Business Beat – Hip to be at The Square

By DAVID CRUZ When Lisa Sorin was asked what the biggest benefit is for the Westchester Square Business Improvement District, she touched on its location. Lying on the outskirts of the Hutchinson Metro Center campus and so-called “Medical Mile,” customers regularly flock to the BID for its services. Visits are easy, thanks to the area’s nexus of public transit.

Ben Franklin Reform Dems Dinner Draws Plenty of Politicos

by David Cruz Members of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club lauded a legislator, a realtor, a businessman and two philanthropists at its 53rd annual dinner, which ushered in a pantheon of politicos to what’s considered a can’t miss event.

“Fair @ the Square” Promises Family Fun

By Justin McCallum If you’re looking for an excuse to enjoy the budding trees and warming temperatures, there is none better than the 6th annual “Fair @ the Square” on Saturday, May 10.

Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

by David Cruz, Editor-in-Chief With the northwest Bronx springing with plenty of good causes, there is so much to write about for the latest edition of the Norwood News. The big story is the election of a new district manager for Community Board 7, a post left vacant for the past five months. Read up who members voted on, or you can read the story online. Our other story focuses on the never-ending construction of the troubled Croton Water Filtration Plant. New stuff to report, courtesy of reporter Shayla Love. Speaking of online news consumption, the Norwood News has a