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.

NYC Council expands funding for student journalism programs, including Marble Hill school

The NYC Council allocated about $280,000 to expand Journalism for All, including another round of funding for a Marble Hill school that launched its first student newspaper last year.

Poll: What is Riverdale’s biggest quality-of-life concern?

The Riverdale Press’ second opinion poll asked residents what their biggest quality-of-life concerns are in the area. In our inaugural opinion poll, appearing in last week’s paper, our team …

Riverdale businesses learn how to respond to overdose and save lives

Riverdale-area business owners received naloxone training from KRVC, learning how to recognize opioid overdoses, administer Narcan and respond while awaiting emergency medical help.

What Riverdale residents should know about the South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

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Crop Diversity Day 2026 was hosted by the New York Botanical Garden on Sept 22., with guests taking a tour of the garden’s Edible Academy at the end.

New York Botanical Garden event explores how crop diversity could shape the future of food

The New York Botanical Garden’s Crop Diversity Day explored how plant diversity, conservation and underused food species could help build healthier, more climate-resilient global food systems.

The city sees between 200 and 600 Legionnaires’ cases each year, according to the city’s health department.

What Riverdale residents should know about the South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

A South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has sickened 23 people and killed two, while NYC Health says there is no community cluster or open building investigation in northwest Bronx.

Residents who took the bus downtown got off a few blocks away and walked to meet up with other ralliers. Bella Spektor, middle, said she feels “the whole world is blaming Israel, and they don’t see that Israel is trying to survive.” Jackie Binstock, left, said that she doesn’t necessarily agree with Netanyahu’s policies, but supports Israel as a Jewish state, and feels international sympathy was short-lived after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. “It’s important to stand up against antisemitism, to stand up for Israel, because if we don’t do it, nobody else is going to,” she said.

Riverdale residents join hundreds at UN rally calling for action against antisemitism

Riverdale residents joined hundreds at a Sept. 23 rally near the United Nations, organized by Jewish groups urging world leaders to take action against rising antisemitism.

Politics

5 takeaways from the community board parks committee

Bronx Community Board 8’s parks committee discussed mowing mistakes in planted areas, Ewen Park stair construction, Brust Park repairs, new leadership and upcoming community events.

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, …
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 …
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 …
Bronx Science students expand youth voter engagement through VOTE initiative

Bronx Science students lead VOTE, a growing student-run network promoting youth voter registration, civic …
Dinowitz urges appeal after federal judge strikes down New York climate superfund law

A federal judge ruled New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act unconstitutional and preempted by federal …

Development

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.

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 …
Residents oppose proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue

Residents are challenging a proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue, citing neighborhood …
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 …
Community remembers Petr Stand, architect who helped transform the South Bronx

Family, friends and colleagues remembered architect Petr Stand, whose community-driven vision transformed …
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 …

DA: Unlicensed practitioner indicted for murder after fatal IV injection of Riverdale woman

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

NYC Council expands funding for student journalism programs, including Marble Hill school

Poll: What is Riverdale’s biggest quality-of-life concern?

Riverdale businesses learn how to respond to overdose and save lives

What Riverdale residents should know about the South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

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

Fine Fare Supermarket and new pharmacy coming to Knolls Crescent

New York Botanical Garden event explores how crop diversity could shape the future of food

What Riverdale residents should know about the South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

Riverdale residents join hundreds at UN rally calling for action against antisemitism

5 takeaways from the community board parks committee

Major AI firms will testify in front of city council, Menin says

City council passes Sanchez’s J-51 tax abatement extension bill for co-ops and condos

Specialized high school admissions debate continues over test, access and racial disparities

Bronx Science students expand youth voter engagement through VOTE initiative

Dinowitz urges appeal after federal judge strikes down New York climate superfund law

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

Denishawn House in Van Cortlandt Village set for demolition despite landmark push

Residents oppose proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue

Inside Riverdale area's near-complete men's rehousing center

Community remembers Petr Stand, architect who helped transform the South Bronx

Fine Fare Supermarket and new pharmacy coming to Knolls Crescent

Press freedom is your freedom

In appreciation of story recognizing local artist

In appreciation of native flora planting

Let’s save lives on subways