Bronx News Roundup, Oct. 10

Welcome back to the latest edition of the Bronx News Roundup. These are the local Bronx stories we’re following today, starting with the weather: This morning’s rain should subside this afternoon; high near 65 today with clear skies and heavy winds expected later tonight. Should be in for some sun tomorrow.

A Dinnertime Police Raid at Norwood Restaurant Turns Up Little

Fresh off an overnight stay in jail, the relatively new owner of Sal’s Pizza and Restaurant in Norwood said his very public arrest during dinnertime last week was based on erroneous information given to police and that he was the victim of a robbery setup. But police say they executed a valid search warrant and came away with enough evidence to charge the owner with a couple of misdemeanors and a violation.

Bronx Notes: Discussing ‘The Future of Police Relations and the Community’ at Monroe College

The Monroe College King Graduate School for Urban Studies and Applied Research presents “Crimes And The Numbers Game.” Eli Silverman, a emeritus professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the graduate center of CUNY, will be discussing the future of police relations and the community. The general public is welcomed to come and learn, participate in the discussion and debate. This discussion will take place Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m., at Monroe College King Hall, Gym 2501 Jerome Ave.

Bronx Notes: African and Muslim Community Enrichment Day

Bronx Council Member Helen Diane Foster and the 16th District African and Muslim Council host the 3rd annual Community Enrichment Day this Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will take place at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Lower Gallery, located at 1040 Grand Concourse (at 165th Street). The purpose of the event is to depict and focus on the advancements and growth of the African and Muslim community occurring in the Bronx, and their contributions to the community. New York City Council Citations of Merits will be awarded to “Rising Stars” and “Longevity in Leadership.”

After Board Saves His Job, CB7 District Manager Says Good-bye

Today was Community Board 7 District Manager Fernando Tirado’s last day on the job. Exactly three weeks from the day board members voted against terminating him from his position, Tirado announced he would be moving on and taking a job at Sustainable Long Island.

Bronx Notes: CB7 Economic Development Meeting Tonight

Community Board 7 will be holding its Economic Development committee meeting tonight at 6:45 p.m. at the board office in Bedford Park, 229A E. 204th St. (between Grand Concourse and Valentine Avenue). For more information, call (718) 933-5650 or visit bronxcb7.info.

Bronx News Roundup, Oct. 9

And we’re baaaa-ack with another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. We’ll try to get you caught up on all the latest Bronx news stories, starting with the weather: Very Seattle-like — cool, high of 59, and rainy.

Bronx Notes: Free Weekly Immigration Services

Councilmember Fernando Cabrera along with CUNY Citizenship Now! will provide free confidential legal services to qualified immigrants to help them in their pursuit of U.S. citizenship, Wednesdays, starting Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cabrera’s district office, 107 E. Burnside Ave. Personal consultations will be held with attorneys and paralegals. For more information, call (347) 590-2874.

Bronx Photos: The Bronx Zoo in the Fall

One of the Bronx’s known attractions, The Bronx Zoo is hosting a Halloween event called Boo At the Zoo. It includes activies such as costume parades, magic shows, pumpkin craving and much more. Bring the whole family and get to experience exotic animals, insects, nature and Halloween at the zoo. Photos by Diana Perez.