Bronx Church’s Petition to Worship in Public Schools Denied by Supreme Court

The Bronx Household of Faith, a small congregation in University Heights, and dozens of other churches throughout New York City will become homeless on Jan. 1 after the Supreme Court decided today not to review an appeals court ruling in June that upheld the city’s policy of excluding churches from using public schools for worship services.

Got An Old Winter Coat? Donate to Keep the Bronx Warm

Got an old winter coat hanging in your closet that you never wear? Have the kids outgrown theirs from last year? Earn some good karma points by donating them to Keep the Bronx Warm, the borough-wide annual coat drive sponsored by the Bronx Borough President, New York Cares and Healthplus. Through the rest of December, dozens of Bronx locations will be serving as donation drop-off sites, including local NYPD Precinct stations and even the Bronx Zoo (where your donation can earn you a free entrance ticket!) We all can truly make a difference in the lives of many families in

The Bronx Breakdown: Sitting Down with Sal, Bronx Corruption Updates, A Church Hopes for Supreme Court Help and More

The Bronx Breakdown is a re-imagined and re-invigorated version of what we once called “Friday News & Notes,” which was lacking in both an interesting title and consistency. We’ll be experimenting a little in this space, but for the most part, the weekly Breakdown, which will appear Friday afternoons, will consist of (1) a subjective breakdown of the week’s biggest and most intriguing news stories, (2) tidbits and newsbits we’ve come across and thought you should know about (3) a youtube clip, probably from Bronx Assemblyman and amateur Scorsese, Jose Rivera and (4) recommendations for things to do in the Bronx this weekend. So settle in, grab a cup of coffee or a Bronx Brewery Pale Ale and enjoy the Breakdown.

Sparkle Your Heart Tonight on Fordham Road

The Fordham Road Business Improvement District is kicking off the area’s holiday shopping season tonight with its “Sparkling the Heart of Fordham Tree Lighting Event” in Bryan Park (corner of East Fordham Road and East Kingsbridge Road) from 6 to 8 p.m.

Bronx Stars of Tomorrow: Q&A with “Son of No One” Actor and Co-op City Resident Brian Gilbert

This is the first in a series focusing on exemplary Bronx youth. The Bronx has born another actor, this time hailing from Co-op City. Brian Gilbert, 15, has a passion for acting that started at the age of 9. That passion is sprouting into a career as Gilbert made his silver screen debut in “The Son of No One,” starring Al Pacino, also a Bronx native.

A Bronx Neighborhood Loses Its Pizza Man, But Not His Pizza

It’s a typical Monday night inside Sal’s Pizza and Restaurant, Norwood’s oldest and most popular Italian joint. Hurried locals drop in for a quick slice. Friends pick up take-out. A family stops for a sit-down meal. And there’s Sal Calces, the gregarious, omnipresent owner of his namesake eatery since 1980. Two days from now, Sal will be gone.

Bronx World AIDS Day Event Tomorrow

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, which is actually today, Dec. 1, Fordham University will be hosting a conference titled “HIV Prevention 30 years into the Epidemic: National Strategies and Local Realities,” on Dec. 2 at 9 a.m.

Norwood News Photographer Showing Work Downtown; Opening Reception Tonight

Starting tonight, Norwood resident and frequent Norwood News contributor Adi Talwar will be showing a selection of his photos for an exhibition at Illuminated Metropolis Gallery in Chelsea, 547 W. 27th St., Suite 529 (between 10th and 11th avenues). There will be an opening reception tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.

Father of Slain Bronx HS Athlete Indicted

Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson announced last week that Andre Muller has been indicted on charges of assault and illegal possession of a weapon in connection to a deadly altercation that occurred this June in Bedford Park that resulted in the death of the defendant’s son, Isayah Muller, a high school football star.