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Bronx News Roundup, Jan. 27

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Former Bronx State Sen. Guy Velella died this morning after a battle with cancer; he was 66 years old. Velella served in Albany for decades before a bribery scandal ended his political career.The New York Times’ David Gonzalez on the history of the cross country course at Van Cortlandt Park-a “legendary”and grueling trail for distance runners.The first Montesorri public charter school to open in New York City will be in the Bronx this fall, in Mott Haven. The schools are known for their unique, hands-on learning techniques.Parking tickets are becoming a major expense for business owners in the city. One Bronx trucking company spent $450,000 in parking tickets and legal fees last year, according to the News.Bronx Museum of the Arts has an exhibit this winter and spring featuring the works of early African-American artist Elizabeth Catlett and her influence on later generations of artists. Police are looking for the suspect in a robbery that took place last month on Southern Boulevard in Morrisania.

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Snow Commute: No Bronx Buses

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(File photo courtesy of Sen. Diaz’s office)Morning, folks. The MTA website seems to be having some technical issues, most likely from all the harried commuters who are trying to visit it at once. But they’ve posted a winter service advisory update to let us know that bus service in the Bronx is suspended right now (bus service in the other boroughs is being restored, slowly.)As for trains, the agency says most lines are running, but expect delays all around. You can check here for twitter updates on specific lines.