Congressman Jose E. Serrano is calling for an end to the war in Afghanistan. He spoke on the House Floor yesterday as Congress began debates on war legislation. You can watch the video of his statements here.
The Perez Notes has an interview with Patrick Jenkins, a political consultant and Carl Heastie staffer.
A city-run apartment for homeless families in Morris Heights is under fire after its ceiling collapsed on a family of five--just days after another apartment in the same building gave a two-year-old lead poisoning.
Sen. Jeff Klein has been named chairman of a Government Efficiency Task Force that's looking to cut wasteful spending in state agencies.
A Bronx woman was arrested for the February hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn that left mayoral aide Erinn Phelan brain dead.
The Riverdale Press has coverage of last week's state of the borough address from Ruben Diaz, Jr.
Police arrested 27 people on drug charges at the Pelham Parkway Houses yesterday. The investigation of the complex had been going on for nearly a year, according to the Daily News.
More on the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium. The borough president was on the scene as well, and posted some photos of the deconstruction.
Made your St. Patrick's Day plans yet? AmNY features some of the best Bronx spots to celebrate.
A nonprofit arts group named 1520 Sedgwick Ave. the birthplace of hip-hop.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bronx News Roundup, March 11
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
New from the Norwood News
Ah, it felt good to write that headline. After a couple of weeks flailing about in the digital world, the Norwood News is back online. So, while we've neglected to get you the news roundup in a timely fashion today, take a minute to chew on a fresh batch of new stories from the Norwood News. Here's a quick preview:
-A view of Inauguration Day from Lehman College students, staff and faculty.
-Edtiorial: What can Bronx elected officials learn from Obama?
-A North Fordham neighborhood confronts their local police precinct about crime and missing police reports.
-The brutal murder and dismemberment of a North Fordham woman remains unsolved, though her ex-boyfriend, who has a history of arrests, has been questioned about the murder and was arrested on other charges.
-A century-old nonprofit that trains and helps women find meaningful jobs is recruiting in the Bronx for the first time.
-A Fordham-area-Marine who was killed in Afghanistan was recently laid to rest.
-A $4.5 million plan to remake the green space around the Jerome Park Reservoir received mixed reveiws.
Plus, our Inquiring Photographer asked about the Bush years and check out our expanded Neighborhood Notes section and our Out & About calendar.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Bronx News Roundup Jan. 6
A Bronx Marine has been killed by a landmine in Afghanistan.
Three men were in court yesterday to face charges relating to the death of two Bronx firefighters in January 2005. Firefighters Curtis Meyran and John Bellew were forced to jump to their deaths from the fourth floor of a Mount Hope building. The men on trial - a building manager and two tenants - are accused of illegally erecting walls inside their apartments so they could rent out the rooms - in the process creating a series of deathtraps. More here. And more background on the fire here.
The Grand Concourse's revival continues with the recent opening of the pedestrian (and skateboarder) friendly Lou Gehrig Plaza (pictured below). The plaza is opposite the Bronx County Courthouse at East 161st Street. Previously the area was used for parking. More here. 
The Bronx Zoo could be hit by budget cuts.
Assemblyman Jose Rivera - the recently disposed Democratic party boss - still wields political clout thanks to a small band of loyalists (Baez, Seabrook, etc.), according to the Daily News' Bob Kappstatter in his weekly column.
The Times talks to a Bronx sanitary worker about his 22 years on the job.
An early morning house fire on City Island has left several people injured.
A determined 25-year-old has been given a second shot at an education courtesy of The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund and a South Bronx non-profit.
Perhaps new mom Ashlee Simpson wasn't being as original as she thought. A five-year old bull mastiff from Bristol, England, is also named after our fine borough. Bronx (the dog, not the kid) is in the news because he was drunk and depressed after his abusive - and soon to be out of pocket - owner feed him Stella Artois.
(Photo by J. Fergusson)
