Groups Rally For Armory Development Principles, Not Content

The Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, a grassroots group that is the beating heart of the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA), recently hosted a candlelit vigil and press conference, hoping to ensure a positive outcome for the major changes about to take place in their neighborhood.

Bronx Notes: Proposal Writing Basics Workshop

The Bronx Library Center and the Foundation Center present Proposal Writing Basics, a free workshop with an introduction to Finding Funders, Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. Learn key components of writing a proposal to a foundation or corporation and get an introduction to the Foundation Center’s research tools. Register on the 4th floor (required). For more information, call (718) 579-4257.

Bronx News Roundup, Sept. 25

Welcome back to another edition of the Bronx News Roundup here on the Norwood News‘ Breaking Bronx blog. Here are the stories we’re following today, starting with the weather: Gorgeous — sunny, clear, not humid, breezy, high in the mid-70s. Enjoy.

Bronx Notes: Mentoring Program for Students

The Young Scholars Immersion Program, a program coordinated by Kingsbridge Heights Community Center and Manhattan College, provides year-round mentoring and enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged students in the Bronx. The program is currently seeking more high school applicants. Students get the chance to visit college campuses, participate in writing and study workshops and get constant support from tutors at the College’s Center for Academic Success. For more information, contact Neil Bogan at nbogan@khcc-nyc.org or call (718) 884-0700 ext. 116.

Be Healthy: Board Votes to Say Good-bye to the Super Size

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s battle against obesity received a boost last week when the Board of Health, as expected, approved a proposal that limits the size of sugary drinks sold at any food service establishments regulated by the board.

Bronx News Roundup, Sept. 19

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Romney campaign damage control programming to bring you another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. We’ll bring you all the latest stories and features about the Bronx, starting with the weather: Sunny, cooler, high around 72.

Board Votes to Keep District Manager

If you read the post from earlier today, the headline pretty much says everything. The motion to dismiss Community Boart 7 District Manager Fernando Tirado, the only item on tonight’s agenda, was shot down 15 to 10 with three abstentions. More on this in the coming days. But the question now becomes: How does the board move forward after such an obvious rift between not only the board chair and the district manager, but also the disparate factions of members who wanted Tirado out and those who supported him? The move to oust Tirado was, as far as we can tell, completely unprecedented. With several big issues facing the board, including the coming redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory, it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming months. Stay tuned…