Mamdani threatens legal action over reported ICE activity in Van Cortlandt Park
Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened legal action against ICE over reported use of city-owned parking lots, including in Van Cortlandt Park, as Bronx officials backed efforts to restrict federal agents’ access.
Marble Hill merchants report declining sales, mounting debt during 1 train rehabilitation
Bronx Community Board 8 is seeking financial relief for Marble Hill merchants as prolonged MTA construction along Broadway brings reports of declining sales, mounting debt and business closures.
Oh rats! Rodent complaints mount in greater Riverdale
Rodent-related 311 complaints in Community District 8 rose about 20% in the first 10 months of 2026, as North Riverdale residents report persistent rat activity near sidewalks and garbage areas.
Nearly 100, Irwin Goldberg continues coaching after decades of inspiring young athletes
How the Riverdale area voted during the election
‘No Country for Mothers’ screening sparks conversation about motherhood at Riverdale Neighborhood House
Izaiah ‘Zeek’ Barrow turns hometown pride into community action in Kingsbridge Heights
Bronx Pumpkin Smash gives jack-o’-lanterns a second life through composting
Assembly member Dinowitz on measles death
Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz said in his Nov. 4 newsletter that New York State experienced its first measles death in three decades when an unvaccinated child recently died after contracting …
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Rivera on his re-election, and the General Election’s blue wave
State Sen. Gustavo Rivera said in a Nov. 4 press release he was grateful to be re-elected for his …
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Community board urges streetlight vendor audit, says Riverdale is left in dark
Bronx Community Board 8 is asking the comptroller to audit streetlight contractor Hylan, citing prolonged …
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CURB Act seeks to regulate NYPD protest policing
The CURB Act, backed by 26 City Council members, would restrict NYPD crowd-control tactics and prohibit …
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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 …
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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 …
What will the former Van Cortlandt Motel become?
The site formerly known as the Van Cortlandt Motel at 6393 Broadway is slated to become a public elementary school opening September 2029, according to the New York City School Construction …
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Proposed Riverdale Avenue cannabis dispensary faces neighborhood opposition
A proposed Happy Times Cannabis dispensary on Riverdale Avenue faces strong neighborhood opposition over …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …