The story on the cover of this issue speaks for itself. But we just wanted to emphasize one piece of MTA ridiculousness. Here’s how the agency explained away the disastrous state of the city’s worst stations:

We know some folks just don’t like trees. They think they bring dog droppings or litter or they hide the signs on their storefronts. But this time the nearby landlord is us and, as Norwood News readers know, we love trees. We don’t really understand this behavior. If any of our readers know why someone would do this, please let us know. Trees provide everything from cooling shade to the air we breathe. Killing them hurts all of us.

As an active MS 80 parent, Hermes Caraballo keeps on the lookout for resources to improve the Norwood school and the community around it. So when he learned of New Hope New York, an arm of the North American Mission Board, that assembles troops of volunteers for service projects across the city, he was quick to find out more.

The Norwood News has assembled a basic guide to help our readers make some sense out of the overhaul and discover how they can use the schools’ new services.

Saying he’s “had it” with the city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), State Senate candidate Jeff Klein changed his position to oppose the construction of a water filtration plant in Van Cortlandt Park.

In a battle of some very well connected progeny, the race pits the daughter of current Bronx Democratic Party boss Assemblyman Jose Rivera against the son of former leader George Friedman. Throw in community activist Joseph Thompson and Anthony Chiofalo, an attorney, and you have the makings of an actual competitive campaign.

It’s back to the drawing board for those looking to relocate the Kingsbridge Armory’s remaining National Guard units, a final stumbling block for moving the long-delayed redevelopment project forward.

An unusually lively local race for Congress in the 17th District is getting livelier as incumbent Eliot Engel and challenger Kevin McAdams exchange jabs.

Natural floodplains will be restored to the Bronx River Forest just beyond the Allerton ball fields and French Charley Playground in Norwood, park officials and advocates announced last week. Construction began on July 12 and will take 12 to 18 months to finish. The results will benefit both wildlife and park visitors.