Out & About

A listing of arts, entertainment and recreational events in the Bronx.

Tonight: 33rd Senate District Candidates Debate!

The Bronx News Network (which the Norwood News is a member of) will be moderating a debate tonight at 7 p.m. at Fordham Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2430 Walton Ave. (just south of Fordham Road) between candidates of the 33rd Senate District.

Senate Showdown: Gustavo vs. Pedro

Daniel Padernacht, the Kingsbridge Heights lawyer who was one of two candidates challenging incumbent State Senator Pedro Espada, Jr. in next week’s election, abruptly dropped his bid on Sunday, announcing in a statement that he would instead get behind former opponent Gustavo Rivera.

Bedford Park Bred, Now She’s Broadway Bound

by ALEX GIBBONS Over a veggie burger and fries at the Bedford Café in Bedford Park, Julie Wallach loudly, almost theatrically, retells the highlights of her Bronx childhood. Amongst her escapades of playing in open fire hydrants and walking to Arthur Avenue for homemade Italian ice, Wallach specifically recalls the senior skate at her high school, the Academy of Mount St. Ursula, a day when seniors roller-skate down the Grand Concourse together. “So you have to picture this: a bunch of seniors wearing the Catholic school uniform and hats that we decorated ourselves roller-skating down the Concourse. I was holding on

Storm Troopers

Jose Rodriguez gets ready to do battle with a fallen tree in Williamsbridge Oval Park following a vicious Sunday afternoon storm that uprooted, knocked down and ripped the limbs off dozens of area trees.

Claims of Racism at Woodlawn Cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery has contracted out an independent review to investigate racism and favoritism allegations made by employees who claim the cemetery has ignored past complaints and has done little to improve their work environment.

Bedford Park Bred, Now She’s Broadway Bound

Over a veggie burger and fries at the Bedford Café in Bedford Park, Julie Wallach loudly, almost theatrically, retells the highlights of her Bronx childhood.

The multi-talented Wallach, whose burgeoning career in show business is pushing her toward midtown Manhattan, still resides where she grew up.

Murder in Oval Park

A local man was shot dead two weeks ago inside of Williamsbridge Oval Park, apparently after a dispute involving an iPhone.

Rivera Gets Endorsements, but Race Stays Crowded

State Senate candidate Gustavo Rivera has picked up significant support in his bid to topple incumbent Pedro Espada, Jr. in the 33rd Senate District. The Working Families Party and the New Roosevelt Initiative have gotten behind Rivera, and the latter promises to independently spend $250,000 on his behalf.

Meanwhile, Daniel Padernacht, a Kingsbridge Heights housing lawyer, and Fernando Tirado, the district manager of Community Board 7, are committed to staying in the race, despite pressure to withdraw so Rivera can take on Espada one-on-one.