Dear Fellow Readers,

The year’s third edition of the Norwood News for 2020 is out with plenty of community stories to read and share. We have packed 28 pages full of news from this corner of the Bronx, so let’s start with page one!

Our top story focuses on a bill being championed by Councilman Andrew Cohen and housing advocacy groups that expands Right to Counsel. The act–which provides free legal counsel to those facing eviction–covers those considered extreme low income. New legislation looks to expand the income eligibility standards. Jose A. Giralt breaks it all down for us.

Inside the cover you’ll a shocking story on Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., who announced that he will no longer run for mayor of New York City. The news sent shockwaves across the Bronx political landscape and we break down why he arrived at his decision.

Meantime, the Norwood News brings you details on the release of body camera video from officers involved in the fatal police-involved shooting in Norwood. Read why the videos don’t capture the moment the officer pulls the trigger.

The Norwood News also brings you the regular staples–Inquiring Photographer, Neighborhood Notes, and Out & About. We hope these features make you the smartest person in the Bronx.

So check out the latest edition of the Norwood News. Comments are always welcome. Send them to our editor, David Cruz, at dcruz@norwoodnews.org or tweet directly to him at @CWEBCRUZER. We’re always eager to read them, and sometimes publish them!

Keep reading!

Norwood News Team