Police Step Up Patrols at Williamsbridge Oval Following Robberies

By JOSEPH KONIG

Recently promoted Inspector Peter Fiorillo, the commanding officer of the 52nd Precinct, identified Williamsbridge Oval Park as one of two “clustering areas” in the precinct where robberies occurred over the last month. “We do have a little bit of an issue around there with grand larceny,” Fiorillo said at meeting of the 52nd Precinct Community Council on Oct. 26. “We think it’s the same kids in the park again, that are always in the park all year long. Not to say that they are slick, but they know how to get property from somebody without being ID’d” Fiorillo said there were

SEE PICTURES: Thousands Attend Tour de Bronx

An estimated 6,000 bicyclists took to the streets on Sunday, October 28, during the 24th Annual Tour de Bronx, that kicked off at East 163rd Street and the Grand Concourse. The free event hosted by the Bronx Borough President’s office gave cyclists two courses: a 25-mile or 40-mile tour around the Bronx. Both tours ended at the New York Botanical Garden on Southern Boulevard, who held an ‘after ride’ festival with free pizza and live music. The tour allowed residents and out-of-towners to check out the borough’s many hilly and flat-land neighborhoods. As emphasized, the tour was considered just

Neighborhood Notes: Free Immigration Service

By PROF. ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA, PFA

Yes, it’s a loaded and subjective subject. The value of money means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For example, If I said consumer spending is growing at four percent, as was announced by the federal government last week, does that mean we have more value in money? Or more money in our pocket? If I said to you gross domestic product is growing at 3.5 percent annually, as was reported last week, does that mean that you “feel rich”? Does this put more money in your pocket? President Donald Trump says, “Yes, our economy is

By By NATALIE MIGLIORE of WFUV

The Norwood News, WFUV radio, and BronxNet Television present a special report profiling several candidates ahead of the November general election. Walking around Astoria Park on a chilly Saturday afternoon, Anthony Pappas talks about the path that brought him to run on the Republican ticket for Congress against Democratic rival Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, particularly in a district that is largely Democratic. “To get an idea of my childhood, you can go back to one of the world famous movies that was filmed on the street where I grew up,” he says as he talked about West Side Story. “I don’t claim

Bedford Park Photos Wanted The Bedford Mosholu Community Association is accepting photos of the Bedford Park neighborhood to go with its application to the Historic Districts Council. The application seeks to begin an effort to preserve Bedford Park from further development. Photos can be sent to bedfordmosholu@verizon.net. Canned Food Drive The office of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, 3107 Kingsbridge Ave., is accepting canned goods for its annual food drive. Thanksgiving donations will be accepted before Nov. 14; donations for the Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa seasons will be accepted through Dec. 12. All proceeds will be delivered to Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

By By CHRISTY RAE AMMONS

For the last 20 years, Frisch Field in Bedford Park has not been fully maintained. The baseball diamond, backstop, dugouts, and bleachers still stand, but the field has draining issues. Baseball is the only sport the field accommodates for now. But Councilman Andrew Cohen, who represents a large portion of Bedford Park, looks to pump $5 million towards revamping the field. A year ago, Cohen approached the city Parks Department to tell them that he, along with community leaders, “think that Frisch Field is severely underutilized.” The two original plans the Parks Department developed were for either an $8 million

By JOY SPRENGER

The flu vaccine does not give you the flu. It stimulates your body to produce antibodies. These antibodies protect you from flu viruses.

Re-Imagining End of Life, Courtesy of CHAM

By CHRISTY RAE AMMONS

Starting tomorrow, the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) will be hosting a weeklong series of free events that encourages parents who’ve lost a child to embrace their memory. The series is part of Re-imagine End of Life, a citywide initiative that aims to help families who have struggled with the loss of a child, and offer guidance in dealing with the complexities of life, death, and remembering lost loved ones. CHAM opens the series on Oct. 27 with an art installation event honoring children who have passed away. For every child, a star will be added to the artwork in

By JUDY NOY

The public is invited to the 30th anniversary celebration of publication of the Norwood News on Nov. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lehman College’s Faculty Dining Hall in the Music Building, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W. Dinner and drinks will be served. Event features keynote speaker and special guests will be honored. Tickets are $30/pp. For more information, call (718) 324-4998.