Capt. Filastine Srour is no longer the 50th Precinct’s commanding officer, according to the New York Police Department’s Deputy Commissioner, Public Information. more

After several meetings to determine who would be hired as district manager, Community Board 8’s search committee found one candidate that stood out from the rest: Farrah Kule Rubin. more

A group of pickleball players strike a pose as they met up at the newly installed court at Riverdale Playground Aug. 8 to celebrate National Pickleball Day. Lisa Wainberg, at far left, and Luisa Beltran show their exuberance for the new pickleball court on West 237th Street. more

One day into the New Year and the College of Mount Saint Vincent has been transformed into a new place — at least in name. more

The NYPD is asking for help in identifying the man in this picture who they say slammed a 63-year-old woman to the ground and stole her purse. more

Does family history matter when it comes to education? Knowing the right people is a privilege, especially in some elite schools. And it takes a spot away from someone else, which can change the trajectory of their lives. more

When the Riverdale Repertory Co. chose the timeless classic “Fiddler on the Roof” for a limited run at The Riverdale Y between Nov. 11 and Nov. 19, it couldn’t imagine the current state of world affairs. more

Riverdale’s newest residents are settling into their leafy surrounds at the Van Cortlandt Motel — a safe haven, for now, they hope, while they apply for asylum and seek authorization to work legally in the United States. more