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Kevin Kane, a retired teacher and musician, is one of the many volunteers who has cared for and helped asylum seekers who were staying at Van Cortlandt Motel. He would bring hot food directly to the shelter six times a week. The Friendly Fridge Foundation has redirected thousands of pounds of food taken from places like Addeo
Van Cortlandt Motel asylum-seekers quietly ‘removed’
The families seeking asylum at Van Cortlandt Motel were quietly moved out of the Naica operated shelter last month and spread across several shelters in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. It has been a painful transition for those families. more
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A rock drill machine blasts its way through Manhattan schist next to 3135 Netherland Ave. earlier this week. The work being done there has led to major noise complaints by neighbors. Netherland Development LLC plans to build another home there after the rock is leveled.
Stop the noise! Neighbors can’t stand incessant drilling
In a what was once quiet corner of Spuyten Duyvil, residents have been experiencing high levels of noise pollution for well over a year. Three lots located on Arlington Avenue and Netherland Avenue between West 232nd Street have been under construction for up to eight hours a day every weekday. more
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Hiram Alejandro Durán
Press photo editor Duran leaving for West Coast fellowship
Riverdale Press photography editor Hiram Alejandro Durán is heading to the West Coast next month as a CatchLight Local California fellow and Report For America photo corps member. His last day at The Press is May 31. more
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The outside of The Johnson Diner & Bar on Monday, Feb. 27. Owners say the business will open mid-March and will feature dishes like the classic Greek salad, roasted lemon chicken, buttermilk pancakes, “creative” waffles for kids, fun sandwiches, and beer battered shrimp tacos.
Johnson Diner & Bar opening in mid-March
The Johnson Diner & Bar will open in the middle of March replacing the Riverdale staple Blue Bay Restaurant, which had been there since the 1960s until it closed in 2022. more
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A resident makes his way into one of Marble Hill Houses development buildings earlier this week.
Marble Hill Houses superintendent charged in bribery scheme
A former superintendent of Marble Hill Houses is one of 70 current and former NYCHA employees who were arrested by federal law enforcement last Tuesday for allegedly accepting more than $2 million in bribes for contracts for the city housing agency. more
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The three sought after individuals are described as having medium complexions. One suspect on surveillance footage was shown with an orange hoodie, red and white hat, facial hair, a black jacket, a blue backpack, tattered jeans and white sneakers.
NYPD seeking luxury watch robbers
Police are searching for three male robbers who allegedly robbed a 21-year-old man last month in Kingsbridge. more
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The incubator provides physical space for small businesses to host their operations, whether it be just a mailbox or an office and a workspace to meet with team members.
Bronx Business Tech Incubator is back, and at your service
Lehman College’s Bronx Business Tech Incubator celebrated its facilities reopening this past Thursday after the pandemic shut things down 3 years ago. more
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Sedgwick Avenue and some of its surrounding streets in Kingsbridge Heights and Van Cortlandt Village have lost a number of parking spaces during emergency Con Edison work — something the utility says could continue on until next month.
Emergency construction work disrupting parking spots
Anyone trying to make their way along Sedgwick Avenue and some of the surrounding streets near the Jerome Park Reservoir should get ready for a mess. Con Edison has taken over large chunks of Kingsbridge Heights and Van Cortlandt Village through what the utility describes as “emergency work” that started a few weeks ago. more
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The corner of West 225th and Broadway where a car was recently stolen.
Bailey Apartment robbed
A man reported to police on April 24 his home inside 3460 Bailey Ave., was broken into and robbed. more
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For the second straight year, Riverdale Main Streets Alliance closed off two blocks of Riverdale Avenue south of 259 Street to throw a block party. During the June 11 by Silver Shoes Dance Club, a doggie parade by Universal Pet Grooming, and lively performance by Mark the Harper and his band. There was even miniature golf. Such organizations as the Riverdale Y, Riverspring Living, and Community Board 8 were on hand. Special thanks were given to local schools - Riverdale Country, SAR, and the College of Mount St. Vincent for showing their support.
A block of a party on Riverdale Avenue in North Riverdale
Riverdale Main Streets Alliance closed off two blocks of Riverdale Avenue south of West 259th Street to throw a block party. more
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