The Bronx Breakdown: Cabrera Stands Up for Church in Schools, Bagel Larry’s Free, the Hoops Massacre of the Bronx and More

The Bronx Breakdown, a re-imagined and re-invigorated version of what we once called “Friday News & Notes,” consists 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 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.

Bronx Stars of Tomorrow: Q&A with A Real Bronx Bomber, Skateboarder Kiefer Dixon

Starting as a lone wolf skateboarder from the Norwood-area of the Bronx, Kiefer Dixon, 22, has won fame and a few nice paychecks from his speed and stamina on a longboard (a long skateboard). He sat down with the Norwood News to talk boards, hand-standing his way through Times Square, his recent win in Puerto Rico and how the borough has influenced his style.

2 Bronx Tech Schools Added to DOE’s Chopping Block (Updated)

The number of Bronx schools slated for closure more than doubled today as the DOE released an updated list that now includes two Bronx technical high schools: Grace Dodge and Samuel Gompers.

Tonight: Rally to Protest Bronx Post Office Closures

The public outcry continues over the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to shut down 17 Bronx post office locations this year, with a rally planned for this evening at 6 p.m. outside the Bronx General Post Office, at 558 Grand Concourse. The protest is being held before a schedule public hearing to debate the closure of one of the proposed sites, the Stadium post office on Gerard Avenue, which serves the busy and commercial-heavy neighborhood around Yankee Stadium. Earlier this week, the USPS announced its plan to eliminate first-class, or next-day mail services. This, along with the proposed branch closures, is

The holiday season’s in full swing, meaning there are plenty of festivities taking place over the next few weeks to get you in the spirit. Tonight at 5 p.m., Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., will be hosting a holiday tree lighting at the Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse, complete with carol singers and, of course, Santa Claus. On Saturday, Bronx Museum of the Arts is throwing a family holiday party from 1 to 4 p.m., with food, art activities for parents and kids, and tours of its current exhibits. The museum is located at 1040 Grand Concourse. Visit

Prepping for the Battle of the Bronx

The borough’s two Division I college basketball programs, Fordham University and Manhattan College, face off tonight for the 104th time in a game billed as the “Battle of the Bronx.” We’ll be there, sending out live Tweets (follow @norwoodnews) to help you keep track of the action.

Bronx Pols Get Behind Cuomo’s Tax Plan

Yesterday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that legislative leaders in the senate and assembly had reached an agreement that would lower taxes for the middle-class New Yorkers, while increasing taxes for the wealthiest. Bronx pols say it will benefit the Boogie Down.

Breaking Bronx Eats at Ebe Ye Yie

This is the first in a new series of Bronx restaurant profiles we’ll be rolling out periodically on Breaking Bronx. Find out what’s hot at Ghanaian restaurant Ebe Ye Yie.

Seabrook Jury Split; Judge Warns Defense Team

The jury deciding the fate of City Councilman Larry Seabrook is split on whether or not to convict the Bronx rep, who faces federal corruption charges of fraud, money laundering and soliciting bribes. Deliberations began last week, and the jury announced Friday that they were deadlocked over one of the charges against Seabrook–that he’d given a lucrative Yankee Stadium contract to a boilermaker in exchange for $50,000. After a second day of deliberating yesterday, the group announced they could not agree on any of the 12 counts charged against the councilman. The group continues to review evidence today in the