Op-Ed: Koppell Tells Klein To Be ‘Genuine Democrat’ on Campaign Finance Reform

No one is better placed to clean up Albany’s cesspool of corruption than Senator Klein, who presides over the scandal-ridden State Senate with his “co-leader,” Republican Dean Skelos. It’s an unusual arrangement which has yet to prove its worth, in my opinion, though Mr. Klein would surely disagree. Regardless, he has a huge test before him now, as he must decide whether he will insist that Mr. Skelos allow a vote on a comprehensive campaign finance reform package.

Bronx Photo: Fordham Movie Night

Dozens of people showed up at the Fordham Business Improvement District’s first-ever movie night at Fordham Plaza. On Friday, April 26, local residents took in “The Amazing Spider-Man,” the first of four scheduled showings this spring and summer. The BID’s sanitation crew is now cleaning up the Fordham Plaza area and the events are part of an effort to make the area a gathering spot. The next showing is “Despicable Me” on Friday, June 28, at 8:30 p.m.

Op-Ed: Saw Something; Said Something

Many of us are familiar with the statement, “If you see something, say something.” It appears on signs in buses, subways, on TV, radio, and more. In light of the recent tragedy in Boston, this advice becomes even more urgent. Or so I thought…

Dinowitz Supporting Fair Elections Act

Northwest Bronx Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz says he’s supporting new legislation that would create a state system to provide matching public financing for contributions to state campaign.

Latest Print Edition of Norwood News Out Now!

The latest print edition of the Norwood News is making its way onto northwest Bronx streets starting today. We should be in your neighborhood soon. If you can’t wait, check out our digital edition here, which just like the real thing only less ink. This issue is once again packed with new hyper-local stories and information. Enjoy!

Big Plans for PS/MS 20’s Edible Garden

Vegetables and herbs will soon be growing on the new plant grounds of PS /MS 20’s very own school garden. “The Edible Urban Garden” opened last week with the help and efforts of the school’s new principal Joan Riley, parent Estela Blandon, Maritz Hernandez of the Mosholu Community Center after school program, along with assistant principal, Juan Flores. By implementing the garden, the school hopes to bring new light to eating habits, healthy lifestyles, and organic gardening. The school plans on conducting a cooking lesson that will use the vegetables grown in the garden to serve parents healthy meals prepared by their children. Once grown, the vegetables will be distributed throughout the school.

School Success Reflects Student Success at P.S. 94

School administrators will tell everyone that at PS 94 Kings College School it’s all about ensuring the success and happiness of the kids. The ambitious school is hosting a spelling bee next week all while it participates in LeAP’s Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs program. But the students really showed off last week when they celebrated two major successes — on the same day!