Bronx News Roundup, Feb. 7

Welcome to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the Bronx stories we’re following on this snowy Friday

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO LAW, that the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs will hold a Public Hearing on Feb. 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. at 66 John Street, 11th Floor, on a petition from Ilion Inc. to maintain, and operate an sidewalk cafe at 131 E. Gun Hill Road in the Borough of the Bronx for at term of two years. Requests for copies of the proposed revocable consent agreement may be addressed to: Department of Consumer Affairs, ATTN: FOIL Officer, 42 Broadway, New York, NY 1004.

Bronx Photos: Send Us Your Snow Shots!

This is a shot I took at about 11 a.m. from Norwood News headquarters across the street from Williamsbridge Oval Park. You can see snow is accumulating on the grounds of the park, but the street is still pretty clear. Send pics from outside your workplace or apartment or house to us at norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org and we’ll post them here. Stay safe today, we’ll have more advisories and updates throughout the day.

Blizzard Watch: School’s On, But After-School Programs and PSAL Games Cancelled

At least here in the northwest, it’s been snowing pretty steadily, but roads seem to be decent. School is still going on as scheduled, but the Department of Education is canceling after school programs and sports matches. They haven’t decided about scheduled Saturday activities, although the big “blizzard” is supposed to commence later tonight. Here’s the announcement from the DOE

Bronx News Roundup, Feb. 7

Welcome back to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the stories we’re following on Thursday, Feb. 7.

Bronx Notes: ‘Sunday After Super Bowl’ Blood Drive at St. Brendan’s

St. Brendan’s Parish will hold its annual “Sunday After the Super Bowl” blood drive on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All parishioners and Norwood friends are asked to participate, as blood donations are especially needed in the winter months. A picture ID is needed to participate. 16-year-olds and younger must have written parental consent as well as picture ID.

Bronx Crime Watch: Kingsbridge Road Car/Baby Jacking Suspect Caught on Video

Yesterday, police released this video of man suspected of stealing a car on Kingsbridge Road that happened to contain a 7-month-old baby. The baby was found safe and sound near the corner of Jerome Avenue and Gobles Place but police are still looking for the suspect and are asking for help in identifying and locating him.

Kingsbridge Armory Talks Revolve Around Ice Group

Negotiations are heating up for what could be a landmark benefits agreement between a grassroots community group and a developer looking to take over the Kingsbridge Armory. But both sides are playing their cards close to their vests as the city negotiates with both of the finalists who want to redevelop the Armory.