Officials: Man shot by ICE in Marble Hill, in stable condition
A man was shot in Marble Hill by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, according to officials. Police said a person was shot at 2 Marble Hill Avenue at 3:04 p.m. Oct. 8. Council member Eric Dinowitz, who was present at the scene after the incident, spoke with law enforcement officials and told The Press the man was shot in the neck, and was in stable condition at the hospital.
DA: Unlicensed practitioner indicted for murder after fatal IV injection of Riverdale woman
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Oct. 7 that Luis Rojas Cabrera was indicted for murder and other related charges after allegedly administering an IV injection July 19 to Riverdale …
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 130 men and offering housing, job training, counseling and other support services.
Cornell sexual assault lawsuit renews push for New York’s voluntary intoxication bill
Grace Tabernacle settles into former Kingsbridge synagogue after years of moving
Fordham awards $50,000 grant to study impact of Bronx youth mapping program
Amadeo Oktrova reflects on NYPD career as he takes next step in 50th Precinct command
University of Mount Saint Vincent opens institute focused on justice and community engagement
Mamdani raises grants for city artists to $10k
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 2 news release New York City artists and small nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 in funding — the first increase in grant awards for artists in two …
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Menin and James announce task force against Trump census proposal
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and New York State Attorney General Letitia James formed a …
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5 takeaways from the community board parks committee
Bronx Community Board 8’s parks committee discussed mowing mistakes in planted areas, Ewen Park stair …
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Major AI firms will testify in front of city council, Menin says
Major AI firms will testify at an Oct. 5 city council meeting on the potential dangers of AI technology, …
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City council passes Sanchez’s J-51 tax abatement extension bill for co-ops and condos
The City council announced in a Sept. 24 news release it had passed Intro. 1015, a bill by Council member …
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Specialized high school admissions debate continues over test, access and racial disparities
NYC lawmakers are calling for holistic admissions at specialized high schools, citing racial disparities …
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 affordable and deeply affordable housing, amid historically limited development and restrictive zoning.
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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 …
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Community remembers Petr Stand, architect who helped transform the South Bronx
Family, friends and colleagues remembered architect Petr Stand, whose community-driven vision transformed …
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Fine Fare Supermarket and new pharmacy coming to Knolls Crescent
A new Fine Fare Supermarket is expected to open at 21B Knolls Crescent in what was a previously a vacant …
As the weather cools, stay warm
Business closures endanger Riverdale
It’s time to end the Specialized High School Admissions Test
