Bronx News Roundup, August 13 (Naomi Rivera Edition)
Tracey Towers Tenants to Rally Against HPD
Tenants at Tracey Towers are tired of rent increases putting their affordable rental housing at-risk, and will be rallying on Saturday at the complex’s playground area on Mosholu Parkway South. Local politicians and some of their representatives are also slated to join the tenants in solidarity. Last month, the Commissioner of the Departmetn of Housing Preservation (HPD)approved a rent increase of 65 percent, cumulative over the next four years. The first increase in rent charge, including utilities, of 16% per room per month is set to go into effect September 1st. According to the Tracey Towers Tenant Organization, however, feel that
Be Healthy: We Want to Answer Your Back to School Health Questions (By Talking to Experts)
Summer is winding down and it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school. It’s a busy time for students and parents, who have coordinate after-school plans and help with homework. A new school year also means doctors’ visits, vaccines, health insurance paperwork and other medical concerns.
This is why the Norwood News is sitting down next week with Dr. David Listman, Director of Pediatrics at St. Barnabas Hospital as well as doctors from Montefiore Medical Center. Send us your questions.
Bronx News Roundup, August 10
Mysterious Gun Hill Road Fire Closes Businesses, Injures Firefighters (Video)
Bronx Notes: Training for Displaced Homemakers
Bronx Community College offers men and women who meet eligibility requirements under the Displaced Homemakers Act, a free four-week Excel training course as a part of the Displaced Homemakers Program. Classes start the second week of August at BCC’s Gould Residence Hall, room 309, 2155 University Ave. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive further assistance in their job search. For more information call (718) 289-5828/5824.
NYPD Explorers Take Over Oval Park
Bronx Notes: Free Health Training for Teens
The Youth Advisory Board of the Bronx District Public Health Office, 1826 Arthur Ave., is offering free public health training for teens on Fridays in July and August from noon to 4 p.m., including sexual health, physical activity, and nutrition. For more information, contact Candida A. Bido at cbido@health.nyc.gov or call (718) 299-7376.