The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the whereabouts of a man caught on surveillance they believe tried to swindle a senior citizen out of a quarter-million dollars. more

Under current New York state law, perpetrators accused of rape can use intoxication as a defense when victims voluntarily become inebriated. more

Yanely Henriquez, the mother of Angellyh Yambo honors her daughter on what would have been her 18th birthday . more

Two 24-year-olds have been charged with assault of a police officer following an incident that occurred on a subway car around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11 in Kingsbridge. Just before the assault police officers from the 50th Precinct were responding to a radio call of a dispute of a person with a knife at the 238th Street subway station. more

Many motor vehicle owners along West 246th Street got a rude awakening at around 6 a.m. last Thursday when they saw New York Police Department tow trucks taking away their cars. The reason given for the towing was paving that was being done that day. Residents said they didn’t see any signs mentioning that. more

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Home for Adults has been a mainstay in North Riverdale for nearly 40 years. But an open-door policy that allows its more than 250 residents to come and go at all hours of the day and night has had an impact on local businesses. more

Police Beat - November 20, 2014 A. Broadway car chase Police said that before 2 a.m. on Nov. 13, a 17-year-old was driving a 1995 Toyota Camry on West 254th Street and … more

Yossi Hershkovitz, 44, was a man of extraordinary integrity and kindness. His commitment to family and community, and of course to defending his beloved Israel, formed the cornerstone of his life. He had a serious, steadfast, calm demeanor and a smile that warmed your soul. Resolute and principled, he balanced his strength with a soft-spoken, warm, and generously compassionate nature. more

Only two weeks after gathering in Seton Park in support of Israel and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, even more SAR students and greater Riverdale community members joined tens of thousands of people on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to stand against antisemitism and for freedom of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. more

1. Man robs trio Police said the superintendent of 699 W. 239th St. and two others were robbed by an unknown man on Sept. 24 around 2:30 p.m. They said a roughly 6-foot Hispanic male in his 40s … more