State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of Assembly District 88 announced July 7 they are reintroducing the New York Health Act. The bill would lower the costs of health care for a large portion of New York residents in an effort to provide comprehensive healthcare to all of its residents. more

An employee of Eli Clothing Boutique had a bad morning when they were opening the business for the day on June 24 and discovered a hole in the ceiling and an open safe missing thousands of dollars. more

It can be all too familiar for cyclists and drivers when they see a vehicle parked on a bike lane forcing them to switch lanes, sometimes into the opposite side of traffic. It is not just an annoyance — it is illegal. more

At Riverdale Playground, a perfectly good pickleball court now lies underneath the basketball courts and adjacent to the handball courts. However, according to pickleball afficiando Alex Rosenblum, it needs some work. more

Van Cortlandt Park faces potential budget cuts impacting staff, pool hours, and safety, raising concerns for park officials and advocates. more

There are a number of trees scattered around Kingsbridge and Spuyten Duyvil — exactly 3,184 of them, according to the city parks department. But one in particular is special than most. more

Van Cortlandt Park Alliances’ cohort of Urban Eco-Teens numbers 16 interns and two college student crew members this summer. more

Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South intersection to get makeover, addressing safety concerns with new sidewalks, bike paths, and traffic flow changes. more

If you were to step into Henry Hudson Park during the height of the pandemic you may have found messages on the tiles written in chalk reading “everything will be alright,” “this too shall pass,” and “don’t give up,” alongside beautiful flowers and colorful birds. more

Four people in and around St. James Park in Fordham were wounded Tuesday evening when a man and a teen on a scooter shot into a crowd. Among the wounded are a 6-year-old and 3-year-old. more