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The latest print edition of the Norwood News is making its way into Bronx libraries, schools, community centers, hospitals, medical offices, laundromats, grocery stores and more. In this issue, you’ll find: primary election coverage, including local results and controversies; a story about hockey legend Mark Messier and his new role as head of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center at the Kingsbridge Armory (the project was approved by Community Board 7 on Tuesday night; the story behind the suicide attempt inside a Norwood Catholic church; health tips for allergy sufferers, our Out & About arts and entertainment guide and more. If you can’t make it out to pick a copy up of your own, no problem, just download the digital version at any time. We’ll start rolling out the print edition stories here on Breaking Bronx on Friday.

In Lead Up To Review for Bronx Landmark, Ice Center Group Taps Messier as CEO

As part of a public relations blitz leading up to the meat of the city’s land use review process, which starts with a public hearing at Lehman College tomorrow night, the Kingsbridge National Ice Center named New York Rangers hockey legend Mark Messier as its CEO.

Video: Learn More About Bronx Youth Heard, Our Free Journalism Program for High School Students

Bronx Youth Heard, the free after-school journalism program for Bronx high school students run by the Norwood News, is starting next week and accepting applications now (due date: Monday, Sept. 23). We want students who love write, who are curious about who their city works, who want to build their confidence and who want to make a difference in their Bronx communities.

Out & About: What’s Happening in the Bronx

Looking for something to do in the Bronx? We’ve got you covered. Our Out & About section features dozens of activities, concerts, exhibits and other recreational activities happening in the Boogie Down.

Council Overrides Bloomberg’s Veto of the Community Safety Act

The New York City Council overrode Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s veto of the Community Safety Act last month, striking a massive blow to the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk policy. Although the City Council had passed the Community Safety Act in June, both bills were vetoed by Bloomberg in July.

Attention Aspiring Young Writers and Journalists, Bronx Youth Heard is Now Accepting Applications (Due: Sept. 23)

Bronx Youth Heard is a free, after-school journalism program for Bronx high schools students. It starts on Sept. 26 and runs for 12 weeks. Find out how to become a part of the program and download your application today.

Riding Widespread Institutional Support, Torres and Cohen Breeze to Primary Wins

Ritchie Torres and Andrew Cohen, two of the most widely-endorsed and institutionally-backed candidates in the Bronx, sailed to easy victories in two hotly contested City Council Democratic primaries.

Bronx Primary Day: Final Notes Before Results

Polls have closed and now it’s wait-and-see time throughout the five boroughs. There are several competitive races right here in the Bronx that are up for grabs tonight. Here are a few final notes from the campaign trail.

Bronx Primary Update: A Mid-Day Report

Liz Thompson gently escorted 79-year-old Jean Williams out of the PS 86 polling site in Kingsbridge Heights. Williams isn’t moving quite as well as she used to, but she “always” votes, Thompson said.