Board 7 Votes to Oust District Manager, But It’s Not a Done Deal (Updated)

Fernando Tirado, the district manager of Community Board 7, is fighting for his job after nearly half of the board’s members voted to dismiss him from his position last night. Because of procedural issues, however, Tirado remains in his job for the time being.

Bronx Notes: Making Music Williamsbridge Oval Park

Come celebrate the first day of summer in Williamsbridge Oval Park in Norwood on Thursday June 21 at 6 p.m. as local band Fort Indy fills the Oval with rock, funk and blues. The live concert is part of MakeMusicNY a citywide initiative that rings in summer with free music in public spaces.

Bronx News Roundup, June 20

Good morning, lovely readers, and welcome to today’s edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Let’s get to it, starting with the forecast: Hot! Temps could hit the high 90s today. Stay cool, folks.

Be Healthy!: With Budget Cuts Looming, Grant Helps Center Help Youth Stay Fit

Participants of the Bronx Nutrition and Fitness Initiative program (B’ N’ Fit) at PS 8 were awarded a grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation that will help the program continue to support nutritional education and physical fitness in light of Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed budget cuts to afterschool programs.

NY-13 News Roundup, Primary 1 Week Away

There is exactly one week left until the June 26 Democratic primaries and the 13th Congressional District race is heating up for the stretch run. Here’s a rundown of all the latest news from the campaign trail.

Bronx News Roundup, June 18

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today (minus any NY-13 race coverage, which we’ll get to in a separate post), starting with the forecast: Enjoy the coolness today (high of 77), people, because it’s about to get hot in here over the next few days, with temperatures pushing triple digits during the second half of the week.

Editorial: Why It’s Important to Vote on June 26

Please go out and vote on Tuesday, June 26. The Norwood News does not endorse candidates for political office and will not do so as long as we remain a nonprofit publication. However, we are happy to endorse the very democratic act of voting.

Bronx School’s Arts Program Flourishes Despite Roadblocks

Judging by the enthusiastic audience that erupted into cheers following each remarkable act during performances at the annual PS/MS 95 Arts Festival on a recent Friday, it is clear the Sheila Mencher School in Van Cortlandt Village is doing its best to keep the arts incorporated into education.

Bronx Notes: Suspended 4 Train Service This Weekend

Courtesy of our friends at Community Board 7: There will be no subway service between the 161st Street / Yankee Stadium and the Woodlawn station from 4 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday during the weekend of June 16-17. During this period “D” train and shuttle buses will provide alternative service. This service diversion is required to allow necessary track maintenance and panel installations on the Jerome Avenue Line.