After Fire, Nicky’s Coffee Shop Back in Business

After his business was shuttered for six months because of a fire, Nicky Manias is all smiles. His pride and joy, Nicky’s Coffee Shop on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, is back in business with a renovated interior and expanded hours.

Meeting Tonight to Discuss Webster Ave. Select Bus Service

During Bronx Community Board 7’s Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the board office, 229A E. 204th St. (between Grand Concourse and Valentine Ave. in Bedford Park), the Department of Transportation will give a presentation on select bus service along Webster Avenue.

Bronx Notes: Norwood Food Coop

Join the Norwood Food Coop (share prices vary according to family size) and choose from fresh organic vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs, cheese and yogurt, from June to November, all for less than green market prices, in exchange for a few hours’ work with other coop members. The coop accepts SNAP/EBT/food stamps and has installment payment plans. Registration deadline is April 26; discounted registration is March 27. For more information or to register, visit www.norwoodfoodcoop.org.

Rivera Backs Chief of Staff as Replacement

In the wild, congested race shaping up in the City Council’s 15th District, which stretches from the Fordham-Bedford area into West Farms, current seat holder Joel Rivera is backing his right-hand man, Albert Alvarez. Rivera and his longtime chief of staff were making the rounds at a recent fundraising event hosted by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, trying to drum up support.

Diaz: Registry Would Keep Gun Offenders Out of ‘Shadows’

In an effort to reduce gun violence, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. wants to publicize the names and addresses of those convicted of gun-related felonies and will introduce legislation on the city and state levels calling for the creation of an online gun offender registry.

14 Months After RFP, Silence on the Armory Project

Last week after a hearing downtown, Councilman Fernando Cabrera, whose district includes the Kingsbridge Armory, said he believes a developer will be chosen to re-invigorate the hulking empty castle. He just doesn’t know when.

Bronx Notes: Capital Lenders Forum for Business Owners

Small business owners can visit a Capital Lenders Forum to learn about business opportunities from banks, micro lenders, and community development organizations, March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., Carman Hall room B76. For more information and to register, call (718) 960-8806.

World Change Starts With Kiss at PS/MS 95

Members of PS/MS 95’s One Word Club, which seeks to effect positive change in the world one project at a time, raised $200 selling Hershey’s Kisses on Valentine’s Day. The group gave the money to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to terminally ill youngsters.

5 Notes From Clinton High School’s Last Stand

So much to cover after last night’s Panel for Education Policy’s meeting where proposals to phase out or close 22 city schools and add co-located schools to many others, including DeWitt Clinton High School. We’ll have a more in-depth story and look at all the ramifications in next week’s print edition. But for now, a few notes and thoughts from the meeting.