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Yanely Henriquez, the mother of Angellyh Yambo, in photo above, honors her daughter on what would have been her 18th birthday. Yambo was gunned down in front of her school two years ago. As part of the Angellyh Yambo Foundation campaign against gun violence, Mary Hernandez, Yambo’s aunt and head of the foundation, held a summit at La Central YMCA last Friday.

Calling for change

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

1/26/24

J.D. Santiago, a former employee, and Nick Lynch, co-owner and co-founder of Tree Army, ready to go out on a job. The veteran-owned company is true to its name. Dressed for the part, workers tackle the many arbor-related problems and needs of greater Riverdale neighbors and businesses.

Tree Army owners graduate from Boss Up program

Riverdale’s Nick and Joelle Lynch were among the many veteran-owned business owners who graduated recently from the New York City “Boss Up” Veteran Entrepreneurship Program. more

By MACK OLMSTED | 2/23/24

Two men nabbed for attacking lieutenant

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

By ERIC HARVEY | 11/17/23

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers has added doctors to its orthopedic practice after Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine joined the center. New Saint Joseph partners include, from left, orthopedic surgeon David Lent, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center president and chief executive Michael Spicer and orthopedic surgeon Eric Spencer. As part of the new partnership, Saint Joseph’s is now offering Stryker’s Mako robotic-arm assisted technology.

Saint Joseph's Medical Center expands its orthopedic practice

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center of Yonkers is making significant investments in enhancing its orthopedic services, it announced on Jan. 11. more

By GARY LARKIN | 1/26/24

Unity Dems backs another winner with Suozzi victory

The Unity Democratic Club announced this week it had contributed to the groundswell of support for Tom Suozzi for the open congressional District 3 seat vacated by the ouster of George Santos. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 2/23/24

Darcel Clark was the first in her family to go to college,the first woman to be a district attorney in The Bronx and the first woman of color in the state of New York to be elected DA. She was first elected in 2015, and was re-elected in 2019.

Darcel Clark poised to win another term as DA

It was a solid battle, but Tess Cohen’s bid to become the next Bronx district attorney ended with Darcel Clark once again winning he Democratic nomination for the role on Primary Tuesday. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/6/23

'Alarming' tow

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

11/17/23

Tom Sciarrotta, who helped recovering addicts, dies at Montefiore at age 76

Tom Sciarrotta passed away quietly at Montefiore Hospital on Feb. 10, 2024, with his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew at his bedside. He was 76. more

2/23/24

Customers and owners of Greystone Coffee on Mosholu Avenue say residents from The W Assisted Living around the corner on Broadway regularly wander into the establishment asking for money. The W’s managers say residents there — who are free to come and go as they please — receive just $261 a month from the government.

Nights at The W, but days spent walking up Broadway

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

By Luisa Beltran | 7/6/23

Yossi Hershkovitz, a former middle school teacher at SAR, was among five reservists who were killed last weekend in a booby-trapped tunnel in Gaza as the first month of the Israel-Hamas war continued.

Remembering former SAR teacher Yossi Hershkovitz, an Israeli war casualty

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

11/17/23

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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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