Police: Man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds to head in Riverdale

A man and woman were found dead, both with gunshot wounds to the head, in a Blackstone Avenue apartment building Nov. 3, according to police. Authorities said on Nov. 3, around 9:04 p.m., …

General Election results: Hochul, Torres, Avila Chevalier win the vote

New and old faces secured their seats in city, state and federal leadership positions Nov. 3. In New York City, polls closed at 9 p.m., and The Associated Press began announcing race …

Gov. Kathy Hochul secures next term

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul secured another four years in office after defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in the Nov. 3 general election. The Associated Press called the race just …

NYC voters approve 5 ballot proposals aimed at city government efficiency

New York City voters approved five ballot proposals during the Nov. 3 General Election. The proposals, lauded by the city as ways to speed up city government processes, could allow Mayor …

Rivera encourages flu vaccination this season

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera said in a Nov. 2 statement he received his annual flu vaccination a week prior, underscoring the importance of protecting the health of communities, according to Rivera. …

Mamdani announces SNAP recipients can earn 40% more in Health Bucks

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Meet your congressional candidates

With Election Day approaching, candidates in New York’s 13th and 15th Congressional Districts outline their positions on affordability, housing, public safety, healthcare and other issues affecting Bronx residents. Early voting runs through Nov. 1, with Election Day on Nov. 3.

Christ Church Riverdale’s Mother Emily Lukanich and Church of the Mediator’s Father Frank Morales.

Bronx religious leaders hold prayer for neighbors fearful of ICE enforcement following shooting

Christian and Jewish leaders gathered in Kingsbridge for an interfaith prayer following the ICE shooting of Oscar Belgal, offering neighbors space to express grief, fear and hope while calling for justice and solidarity.

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres took office in 2021.

Suspicious envelope at Torres’ office underscores growing fears over political violence

A suspicious envelope containing white powder at Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Bronx office prompted a hazmat response as local officials described threats and concerns about escalating political intimidation.

Politics

Mamdani announces SNAP recipients can earn 40% more in Health Bucks

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an Oct. 29 news release that those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be able to earn 40% more in Health Bucks. Health Bucks is a city …

City Council announces success of CUNY pilot OMNY card program

The New York City Council announced Oct. 30 with the City University of New York that students are …
Torres, Avila Chevalier win congressional seats

Riverdale-area residents cast their ballots in two contested congressional races this year. Congressional …
Hochul and Blakeman go head to head for governor’s seat

A Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 14 …
Oscar Belgal’s detention after Marble Hill shooting sparks protests and calls for investigation

New Yorkers rallied and organized a protest ride demanding Oscar Belgal’s release and an investigation …
Bronx colleges weigh impact of federal student loan restrictions on lower-paying careers

New federal student loan rules could jeopardize loan access for programs whose graduates fall below …

Development

Proposed Riverdale Avenue cannabis dispensary faces neighborhood opposition

A proposed Happy Times Cannabis dispensary on Riverdale Avenue faces strong neighborhood opposition over its proximity to schools and questions about New York’s cannabis licensing rules.

What’s happening with the closed Burger King on Broadway?

The Burger King at 6007 Broadway shuttered Sept. 27 at 11 p.m., and residents are wondering what will be …
Fine Fare opens in Knolls Crescent after months of community advocacy

Fine Fare By Ben’s Market has opened in Knolls Crescent, bringing a grocery store back to Spuyten …
What’s being built on the former Church of the Visitation site in Kingsbridge?

Two major construction projects are reshaping a block in Kingsbridge, where a new public elementary …
Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center opens after three years, welcoming up to 130 men

The Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center has opened on West 262nd Street, with Westhab accepting up to …
New York City housing strategy pushes for more development in greater Riverdale

A new city housing strategy targets 4,075 new units in greater Riverdale over five years, including …

Police: Man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds to head in Riverdale

General Election results: Hochul, Torres, Avila Chevalier win the vote

Gov. Kathy Hochul secures next term

NYC voters approve 5 ballot proposals aimed at city government efficiency

Rivera encourages flu vaccination this season

Mamdani announces SNAP recipients can earn 40% more in Health Bucks

Police: Man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds to head in Riverdale

Torres, Avila Chevalier win congressional seats

Meet your congressional candidates

Bronx religious leaders hold prayer for neighbors fearful of ICE enforcement following shooting

Suspicious envelope at Torres’ office underscores growing fears over political violence

Mamdani announces SNAP recipients can earn 40% more in Health Bucks

City Council announces success of CUNY pilot OMNY card program

Torres, Avila Chevalier win congressional seats

Hochul and Blakeman go head to head for governor’s seat

Oscar Belgal’s detention after Marble Hill shooting sparks protests and calls for investigation

Bronx colleges weigh impact of federal student loan restrictions on lower-paying careers

Proposed Riverdale Avenue cannabis dispensary faces neighborhood opposition

What’s happening with the closed Burger King on Broadway?

Fine Fare opens in Knolls Crescent after months of community advocacy

What’s being built on the former Church of the Visitation site in Kingsbridge?

Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center opens after three years, welcoming up to 130 men

New York City housing strategy pushes for more development in greater Riverdale

Political intimidation, violence unacceptable

Opposition to cannabis shop on Riverdale Avenue

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