Norwood News


Founded in October 1988 by Mosholu Preservation Corporation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Montefiore Medical Center, the Norwood News is a bi-weekly newspaper that primarily serves the Northwest Bronx neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham and University Heights. It has won numerous awards, including the New York Press Club award for community coverage. Its current Editor-in-chief, David Cruz, has been with the newspaper since 2013.

History

The paper, which began as a monthly, was created by then president of MPC Dart Westphal, with the help of founding editor Betty Chen, after "sensing that needed a communication vehicle, a way for people and organizations to talk to each other and build on their community improvement efforts."
In 1994, the paper published the article "Did Former Buildings Commish Sink P.S. 20?", which established it as a paper that can produce hard hitting news. This was also the year the paper switched to its current bi-weekly format.
In 1998, the newspaper moved to the Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir after MPC purchased the house from Dr. Issac H. Barkey to establish it as the newspaper's headquarters.
In 2006, the article "Battle Against Pinnacle Group Resembles '78 Riverdale Row" revealed shady tactics used by the Pinnacle Group, a housing corporation, to evict residents that couldn't afford to pay rent.
In 2013, legislation was passed by Councilman Fernando Cabrera that allowed New Yorkers to view crime maps after the Norwood News spent years investigating the lack of transparency from the New York City Police Department.
In 2015, the paper published the award winning article "Tenants Turn Heat Up On Landlord", which revealed a spike in heat complaints after multiple buildings were purchased by The Related Companies, a multi-billion dollar development firm.
The paper currently has a circulation of 15,000.

Legacy

In 2003, Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión Jr. proclaimed October 29 as Norwood News Day in the Bronx.

List of Editors-in-chief