Bronx Notes: Gun Violence Talk at BCC

Bronx Community College, 2155 University Ave., hosts a free forum and panel discussion on gun violence, April 11, from noon to 2 p.m., in its Gould Memorial Library auditorium. For more information, call (718) 289-5770.

Klein’s State Budget Deal Leaves Local Dems Wanting

Bronx Democrat Jeff Klein, who represents a whiff of Bedford Park and is the co-leader of the State Senate, trumpeted the state budget deal hammered out last week as the most “family friendly budget in a generation.” But many Democrats outside of Klein’s five-person Independent Democratic Conference say Klein compromised too much, to the detriment of Bronx families.

Lawsuit Charges Woodlawn Cemetery With Discrimination

A group of workers filed a federal lawsuit against Woodlawn Cemetery, saying they are seeking justice for all workers subjected to racism at the northwest Bronx historical landmark.

On the Road to School Reform, Bus Rides Into the Bronx

Frustrated by the Department of Education’s policies under the control of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a coalition of community groups calling itself A+NYC is looking for a fresh start under the next mayor.

Out & About: What’s Going On in the Bronx

The Norwood News’ Out & About feature highlights arts, entertainment and recreational events throughout the Bronx as well as local library happenings in the northwest part of the borough.

Bronx News Roundup: Corruption, A Majora Lightning Rod, Amory News & Bronx Final Four Connections

Welcome to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

New Schools Inside Clinton Look to Lure 2nd Round Students

Students still looking for a place to land when school starts next fall will have two new options opening up inside of DeWitt Clinton High School, including one with a successful Manhattan pedigree.

Bronx Notes: High School Admissions, Round 2 (Fair Tomorrow in Manhattan)

A quick Bronx guide to the Department of Education’s second round of high school admissions.

Castro Announces Resignation, Cites 2009 Perjury Indictment, Not Bribery Charges

Following the revelation earlier this morning that he had helped federal prosecutors build a bribery case against colleague Eric Stevenson, Bronx Assemblyman Nelson Castro said he will resign from office effective Monday, April 8, in a statement released through his attorney.