'Suspicious substance' sent to Ritchie Torres' office, deemed non-hazardous, officials say
A "suspicious substance" was received in an envelope at U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres' congressional office Friday, the official shared online. The New York City Fire Department tested …
Marble Hill ICE shooting sparks protests and renewed calls to protect immigrant neighbors
An ICE officer’s shooting of Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill has prompted protests, heightened fear among immigrant residents and businesses, and renewed community efforts to share legal rights resources.
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 Duyvil after months of community advocacy to revitalize the neighborhood’s struggling retail corridor.
‘Unable to produce answers to basic questions,’ De La Rosa on SpaceXAI testimony
What’s happening with the closed Burger King on Broadway?
Measles concerns highlight vaccination gaps among 2-year-olds in greater Riverdale
Former Norwood News editor Jordan Moss finds a new creative path through Bronx art
Mamdani launches outreach team to maintain Medicaid and SNAP amid federal threats
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 19 news release he and the city’s department of health are launching the the Health and Affordability Resource Team, an outreach initiative that aims to …
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The 5 proposals on New Yorkers' ballots this November
The Nov. 3 General Election is fast approaching. Besides a slate of candidates to choose from, there are …
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Protesters rally outside Metropolitan Detention Center after Marble Hill ICE shooting
Protesters and officials rallied outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn Oct. 13, …
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Rivera condemns ICE shooting, calls for action
State Sen. Gustavo Rivera condemned the shooting of Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill by a U.S. Immigration …
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Mamdani directs review of NYPD use of force
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 12 press release he was directing the New York City Police …
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Cornell sexual assault lawsuit renews push for New York’s voluntary intoxication bill
A lawsuit alleging seven Cornell fraternity members raped an intoxicated student has renewed debate over …
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 school and an eight-story affordable housing complex are rising side by side on the former site of …
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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 …
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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 …
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Denishawn House in Van Cortlandt Village set for demolition despite landmark push
The historic Denishawn House in Van Cortlandt Village is set for demolition after city officials rejected …
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Residents oppose proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue
Residents are challenging a proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue, citing neighborhood …
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Inside Riverdale area's near-complete men's rehousing center
Westhab's Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center is expected to open Sept. 1, providing transitional …
We need to talk about rape. Again.
October 8th
