To the editor: Construction season is now underway. As the state transportation department continues to build and enhance our transportation infrastructure throughout New York City and across the state in 2023, I want to urge the public to help us keep our workers safe. more

To the editor: My nephew, Connor, has Friedrich’s ataxia. He was diagnosed at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia when he was 7 years old. more

The Kiwanis Club of Riverdale will celebrate 70 years of service with a gala scholarship fundraiser on May 5 at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle. more

Legendary as it is, the Bronx has never been known for its jazz scene. That is, until now. Over the past two months, local singer Tamuz Nissim and guitarist Giorgos Nazos have taken the reins of the fledgling movement and created the one and only “Jazz Jam In The Bronx,” right here in Riverdale. more

As part of Manhattan College’s committment to help the environment, the school launched its inaugural Laudato Si Day outside of Squeri Hall on April 21. It was  inspired by Pope Francis’s celebration of Earth Day on April 22. more

Police officers subdued a man with a BB gun who was threatening people at a Kingsbridge  subway station April 13. He was shot in the hand by an officer when he pointed the weapon at police, according to the 50th Precinct. more

Fran Weissler admits she had little exposure to theater as a kid and was not the best at counting change, according to Playbill. Now she is one of the city’s top Broadway producers in partnership with her husband, Barry, and doesn’t have to worry about counting money. more

Rent-stabilized tenants received a somber update from the Rent Guidelines Board last week. more

More rain fell in just a couple hours on Sept. 1 in the Bronx than we would get in an entire month thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Ida.  more

1. Teen mugged by needy perp A man who reportedly robbed a 19-year-old on his way to a friend’s house apparently had his reasons for doing so.  He was one of two men who … more