Multi-Talented Bronx Artist Ibrahim Gonzalez Passes Away

Ibrahim Gonzalez, a longtime Norwood resident and musician who hosted two radio shows WBAI and dabbled in a multitude of art forms over the years, died in his sleep sometime this morning. He was 57 years old.

19 Families Displaced By Gun Hill Road Fire

At least 19 families displaced by three-alarm fire on West Gun Hill Road in the Bronx.

Bronx News Roundup: Why Can’t We Shake This ‘Burning’ Image?

Welcome back to the Bronx News Roundup. It’s been way too long since we last appeared here on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog. We regret our extended hiatus, but have created a new plan for consistency going forward. Starting today, we’ll be publishing news roundups on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

11th District Debate Focused on Riverdale Issues

During a calm, thoughtful forum on environmental issues for candidates in the race to replace term-limited Oliver Koppell in the 11th Council District, the focus was on Riverdale.

Bronx Notes: Open House on Webster Select Service

The NYC Department of Transportation and MTA NYC Transit are holding an open house in the Bronx on June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2487 Webster Ave. (between East 189th Street and East Fordham Road), to learn more about the Bx41 Select Bus Service coming to Webster Avenue on June 30. For more information, call (212) 799-8803 or contact Patrick Jordan at WebsterSBS@zetlin.com.

With Armory Ice Center, Problems Solved

Kevin Parker did not set out to create the world’s largest ice sports complex inside the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. Like any parent, the former Wall Street executive says he just wanted to solve a problem for his kids.

Out & About in the Bronx

The Norwood News’ Out & About section highlights what’s going on in arts, entertainment and recreation in the Bronx every two weeks.

Bronx Notes: Free Boat Rowing

The Bronx-based Rocking the Boat community rowing program offers visitors the opportunity to row on the Bronx River or enjoy a guided tour of the plants and wildlife of the park every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31, until Labor Day, at Hunts Point Riverside Park (Edgewater Road at Lafayette Avenue).

Bronx Organizers Celebrate Victory in Long Armory Fight

The Reverend Que English, a member of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition who spent countless hours over several months hammering out what is believed to be the strongest community benefits in the history of New York City, stood in front of the Kingsbridge Armory and claimed victory.