Proposal for Closure of MS 80 Officially on Table

Amid plummeting test scores and reports of gang problems, the Department of Education is proposing to close MS 80 Mosholu Parkway in Norwood. If approved, the school will undergo a dramatic re-organization including losing at least 50 percent of its current staff and changing its name.

Bronx Notes: Pick Up Free Wood Chips and Mulch

The Bainbridge Avenue Community Garden, located at 2978-80 Bainbridge Avenue, is offering for FREE woodchips/mulch to anyone interested in filling in their garden or tree pit. Mulch is good for keeping down weeds. Bring heavy duty plastic bags for pick-up. For more information or to arrange a pick-up, call Janice at (646) 271.4310.

Bronx Links, Tuesday

Good morning, everyone, welcome back to Breaking Bronx. Quick links post today as we go into production for the next print edition of the Norwood News, which will start hitting northwest Bronx streets tomorrow. Weather: Very similar to yesterday, lots of sunshine, temperatures in the low- to mid-40s. Here are the stories we’re reading this morning.

On Leap Day, Celebrating “LEAP Day” in the Bronx

For 34 years, the nonprofit group Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LeAp) has provided music, dance, theater and visual arts programs at New York City public schools, including many in the Bronx. Last Wednesday, on leap day (Feb. 29), Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed it to be “LEAP DAY” in honor of the group’s contributions

Bronx Links, Monday

Good afternoon and welcome back to Breaking Bronx. Weather: Sunshine! High of about 41, then its going to be much colder tonight. Here are the Bronx stories we’re following today.

Bronx Notes: Free Classes For Young Parents

The Mercy Center, at 377 E. 145th St., is offering free parenting classes to parents age 21 and under. Classes are held Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. from Feb. 23 through April 26. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (718) 993-2789.

Bronx Crime Watch: Robbery Suspect, Arrests in Two Shootings

Suspect Luis Gonzalez
This past fall, police say a single suspect was responsible for seven home burglaries in Norwood and Bedford Park. In almost all of the cases, the suspect entered through the front door during daylight hours and left with as much cash and jewelry as they could carry.

Bronx Notes: Family Resource Day at Library Center, Saturday

The Bronx Library Center, at 310 East Kingsbridge Road, will hold a free family resource day on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pre-Function Lobby. Representatives will be there to talk about educational and child care resources as well as summer programs and to give out information to families.