Bronx Crime Watch: Commercial Robberies in Bedford Park (Video of Suspects)

Bedford Park merchants and vendors are on guard following two commercial robberies and a “noticed increase” in crime during the past month. The two robberies happened on Bedford Park Boulevard, near Jerome Avenue.

Bronx Neighborhood Note: Bedford Mosholu Community Association Meeting, Flea Market Donation Drive

The Bedford Mosholu Community Association meets tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. at the BMCA office, 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy.So. Apt.B1 (Lobby Floor). All are welcome. Donations are needed for BMCA’s annual Flea Market on March 10. Bring new and used items (except clothing) to the BMCA office on Wednesdays, Feb. 15, 22 and 29 from 1:30-4 p.m. or on Wednesday evening March 7, from 7:30-9 p.m.

Be Healthy! Wednesdays: Happy Heart Month

It’s American Heart Month, and some local groups are sponsoring a number of events and health screenings to spread the word about the dangers of cardiovascular disease and the importance of a healthy heart.

Bronx Crime Watch: Cops Find Marijuana Farm in 5-Story Van Nest Building

Bronx police raided a five-story building in Van Nest yesterday and found an expansive marijuana growing operation that they estimated was producing $250,000-worth of product each month.

Bronx Crime Watch: iPhone Shooting Suspects and Arrest in Car/Child-jacking

Police are looking for two suspects who they say shot a 23-year-old man who refused to give up his iPhone during a recent robbery attempt in University Heights.

Bronx Neighborhood Notes: Budget Hearing

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. invites the public to attend The Bronx Borough Board Public Hearing on the mayor’s preliminary budget for fiscal year 2013, and the capital and service needs of the Bronx

Apply Now: Bronx Youth Journalism Initiative

The Bronx Youth Journalism Initiative, a free high school journalism after-school program run by the Norwood News, is now accepting applications for the Spring 2012 semester.

Bronx Hearing Today Seeks Public Input on Controversial Redistricting Process

Bronx residents have a chance to weigh in on the state legislature’s controversial redistricting plans today: the task force charged with re-drawing New York’s political district maps is holding a hearing at the Bronx Museum of the Arts this afternoon

Bronx’s Cabrera Leads Thousands in March Against Ban on Worship in School Buildings

Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera was joined by thousands on Sunday for a protest against a city policy that bans churches and religious organizations from using school buildings during off-hours for worship services. Cabrera said opposition to the city’s policy is gaining momentum as dozens of churches face homelessness when the city stops allowing them to use its school facilities on Feb. 12.