Community concerns over rising vehicle thefts prompted the NYPD to expand prevention efforts in Riverdale, where residents report ongoing thefts of cars, rims, sensors and catalytic converters. more

Construction has officially begun on River’s Edge, an 11-story luxury senior living facility in Riverdale featuring upscale amenities, long-term care services and geothermal energy infrastructure. more

Former special education teacher Ben Averbuch is teaching Bronx kids more than recipes through the Student Kitchen, using cooking workshops to promote confidence, nutrition and awareness of food insecurity. more

At 10:03 a.m. Thursday, May 21, the New York Fire Department received a report of a fire at the Skyview apartment complex at 5900 Arlington Ave. in Riverdale.  Dozens of people, along … more

Van Cortlandt Village residents say a persistent sewage leak reflects broader concerns about rapid development, aging infrastructure and the changing character of their northwest Bronx neighborhood amid ongoing housing construction. more

Northwest Bronx residents are pressuring Citizens Bank to end financial ties with private prison companies linked to ICE detention facilities, as local protests grow alongside a national De-ICE banking campaign. more

A new Bronx Community Board 8 study examines storefront vacancies, rising commercial rents and shifting retail patterns across Riverdale and nearby neighborhoods as leaders push for stronger small business support and vacancy reform. more

New York City officials say the long-closed Van Cortlandt Park Stadium building is beyond repair and will require demolition, though funding and timelines for redevelopment of the historic Bronx site remain uncertain. more

P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen School is celebrating 100 years in Riverdale, with alumni, teachers and families reflecting on the school’s enduring role in shaping generations and fostering community connection. more

Riverdale Temple Nursery School is launching a kindergarten bridge program this fall, offering play-based learning, individualized support and social-emotional development to help children transition confidently into traditional classrooms. more