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Kelley Dixon at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring Living on May 15, 2023. He said being the first nursing home resident to get the Covid shot in 2020 was a no-brainer.

Two years and six months ago Riverdale residents under lockdown caught their first glimmer of hope in a long while when it was announced a vaccine to the Covid-19 virus was available and would be distributed across the city. The first resident in line at the Hebrew Home to get his shot was 79-year-old Kelley Dixon, who was also the first nursing home resident in the state with the vaccination. more

By Eric Harvey | 6/4/23

This individual is being sought by the 50th Precinct in connection to a May 27 slashing of a subway rider on the 1 train in the vicinity of Broadway and 242nd Street.

NYPD is looking for subway slasher

The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the identity and whereabouts of an individual wanted in connection to an assault that occurred within the confines of the 50 Precinct. more

By Eric Harvey | 6/4/23

Tijay Mohammed grew up in Ghana and after immigrating to America he continued to peruse his dream of art. His work is viewed nationally and internationally. Now he lives in the northwest Bronx, not far from Van Cortlandt Park. In 2013, when he immigrated to the United States, he began collecting MetroCards as he was fascinated by them. He uses the cards as ‘leaves’ in his baobab tree art installation in the park.

‘Tree of life’ makes its way to Van Cortlandt Park

At one time Van Cortlandt Park was a plantation that enslaved Africans built into what we know today. Tijay Mohammed, a Ghanaian-born artist, wanted others to know that as he visualized an art installation to bring honor to them. more

By Stacy Driks | 6/4/23

Families arrive at SAR Academy for the art show on Monday, May 22, 2023.

Family art fun

SAR Academy hosted Interactive Family Arts Festival on Monday, May 22 where they showcased students’ work. more

6/4/23

Van Cortlandt Village building at 3991 Saxon Ave. to go forward

Work may soon resume at 3991 Saxon Ave. in Van Cortlandt Village after a new owner filed permits last week for a six-story residential building. more

BY ABIGAIL NEHRING | 6/4/23

Buffalo State names dean's list students

Luis Caraballo, who is studying criminal justice, has been named to the Fall 2022 dean’s list at Buffalo State University. more

By Stacy Driks | 6/4/23

Tess Cohen, a criminal defense and civil rights attorney running against Bronx DA Darcel Clark, says some of her biggest priorities are Rikers Island and lower incarceration rates.

Tess Cohen will steer opposite of Darcel Clark in Bronx DA race

Tess Cohen, a former prosecutor and now criminal defense and civil rights attorney, says if elected as district attorney she will steer in a different direction from the incumbent Darcel Clark. more

By Eric Harvey | 6/4/23

Postal carrier earns a save on his Inwood route

While it isn’t in his job description as a United States Postal Service employee, maybe Kevin Mone of Riverdale should earn a merit badge of sorts for being a guardian angel to seniors who live alone. more

By Gary Larkin | 6/4/23

A 27-year-old Kingsbridge man, Jeremy Valencia, was shot fatally outside of 3470 Fort Independence St. on Wednesday, May 17. He was discovered by a neighbor as was bleeding on the street.

Kingsbridge man fatally shot on Fort Independence Street

Police are looking for a pair of men following the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Kingsbridge man outside 3470 Fort Independence St. at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/28/23

A graduate at Manhattan College’s commencement is jubilant as she reaches the stage to receive her diploma Wednesday.

Manhattan sends its students into world

The dress of the day for Manhattan College’s more than 750 undergrads was monastic as they filed into Draddy gymnasium on Friday, May 19, before turning their tassels to the left for their journey to the future. more

By Stacy Driks | 5/28/23

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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