New York State Assemblyman Jose Rivera is calling on the Legislature to separate the state’s Supreme Court judges’ pay raises from the State Legislature pay raises, and supports state Chief Judge Judith Kaye’s legislative proposal to establish a permanent commission-based system for the regular adjustment of judicial salaries.

A listing of public and community meetings in the northwest Bronx.

Teenager Stephen Hillock won the lottery and will start collecting his earnings in July. But this is a different kind of lottery – one that requires hard work and could pay dividends for a lifetime.

Dozens of youngsters from MS 80, including these kids dancing to "Low by Flow Rider," participated in the school’s 3rd Annual Talent Show last Friday. The children danced, sang and played their instruments for fellow students and guests.

Two weeks ago, fourth and fifth graders at PS 94 battled each other for the right to be called the school’s best speller.

A calendar listing of entertainment and community events for our readers in the northwest Bronx.

A listing of community events, programs and services for our readers in the northwest Bronx.

In the fall, the Norwood News, in conjunction with the Mount Hope Monitor, will run a youth journalism program for Bronx high school students in their sophomore, junior or senior years.

Classes will start in September and meet on Wednesdays, after school, for 12 weeks. We’re looking for students of all academic abilities, but students should be highly motivated, love to write, be naturally inquisitive, and care about what’s going on in their communities.

To request an application, e-mail James Fergusson, the program coordinator, at mounthopenews@gmail.com or call (718) 324-4998. The application deadline is June 26.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Schools in the northwest Bronx are overcrowded and unlikely to get any help in the near future thanks to a flawed construction effort by the education department, according a recently released report from the office of Comptroller William Thompson.