Two small northwest Bronx high schools are thriving as evidenced by their latest graduating classes. Here’s a look at their graduation ceremonies, which offer some reasons as to why their doing so well.

Congratulations to Michele Lynn Hayes on her graduation from Southern Westchester BOCES Nursing Program. Michele graduated from the accelerated program on June 18. She resides in the Norwood section of the Bronx, and will now seek to establish her nursing license before embarking on a career in nursing.

Michael Santiago graduated from P.S. 8, Briggs Avenue Academy. He will be attending Pace Academy in the fall. His parents love him and are extremely proud. Christian Santiago has moved up from his kindergarten class at P.S. 23 and will be attending P.S. 8, the Briggs Avenue Academy. His parents and family are proud of him and love him very much.

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The Norwood News’ arts, entertainment and recreation calendar for all our readers in the Bronx and beyond.

Vacant since 1994, the massive Kingsbridge Armory, one of the largest armories in the world, is on the verge of being transformed into a retail shopping mall. The Norwood News explores the Armory proposal from several angles. Click on the link to take a look at our extensive coverage.

Facing a storm of criticism, Fernando Cabrera, who has distinguished himself among a crowded field of 14th District Council candidates by garnering a string of endorsements, opened about recently switching parties and why he moved to the Bronx last summer just before announcing his candidacy.

Central to the battle over the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment is the demand by community organizations that retailers pay their workers a “living wage” at the revamped facility. The developer of project, The Related Companies said requiring Armory tenants to pay $10 an hour, plus benefits wouldn’t be fair. Job advocates say that’s simply not the case.