Bronx Science Students, Alumni Protest Against Principal

A group of current and former students from the Bronx High School of Science, organizing under the name “Take Back Bronx Science,” rallied across the street from the prestigious public school last Thursday. (Photo by Jeanmarie Evelly)

Teenager Arrested in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Bronx Boy

Police arrested a 17-year-old on Friday and charged him in connection with the shooting of 11-year-old Ryan Aguari, who remains in “serious” condition at Jacobi Hospital after being shot in the stomach last Thursday night. Investigators are still looking for a second suspect they say was caught on video (above) at the Creston Avenue apartment building where Ryan lives.

Monday Bronx Links

Happy Monday! Here are some local news stories that Breaking Bronx is following this morning.

Bronx Breakdown: The Other Pastor Arrested Yesterday and More

We’re back with our first installment of the Bronx Breakdown in 2012, which will include: an argument for keeping churches in city housing projects, readers debating the true meaning of separation of church and state, the worst landlord in the Bronx, a blues playing Bronx defense attorney and what you should do this weekend.

11-year-old Bronx Boy Shot Inside Creston Ave. Apartment; Police Seeking Suspects

Police say they are looking for two suspects caught on video in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old boy inside a Creston Avenue apartment building.

Rev. Diaz Irked By Cuomo’s Casino Dreams

Bronx State Sen. Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr., has some objections to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans for New York–particularly his idea to legalize casino-style gambling.

Bronx High School Students Wanted for Free Journalism Program

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 Councilman Cabrera Arrested During ‘Prayer Protest’ This Morning (Updated with Photos)

Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera was arrested this morning along with six other pastors while protesting a city policy that they say is now excluding religious groups from worshiping inside city-run buildings.

Be Healthy! Wednesdays: New Program Looking for 50+ Volunteers, Bronx Veterans Health Fair & More

Every Wednesday, Breaking Bronx features a health-related story, event or tidbit as part of an online expansion of our Be Healthy! column, which appears in each print edition of the Norwood News.