A New York bill seeking to eliminate the intoxication defense in rape cases faces ongoing delays, as lawmakers and advocates debate legal language, wrongful conviction concerns and the urgency of protecting survivors. more

Riverdale residents honor Terry Connaughton, whose decades of leadership in Gaelic sports, public service and community building connected Irish immigrants across New York and Ireland, leaving a lasting cross-generational legacy. more

Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy’s Cultural Diversity Day brings students together to share food, traditions and stories, creating a student-led celebration that fosters inclusion, cultural pride and deeper understanding across the school’s diverse community. more

Former Riverdale resident Chantal Belzberg receives the Israel Prize for her decades of work co-founding OneFamily, providing emotional, financial and community support to thousands of victims of terror and their families. more

A renovated basketball court at Old Fort Four Park highlights years of community advocacy in Kingsbridge Heights, as residents and local leaders worked to restore the space and revive neighborhood engagement. more

South Riverdale Little League revived its Opening Day parade, bringing together players and families to celebrate the new season while highlighting the league’s enduring role in fostering community, teamwork and tradition. more

Three design teams were selected to develop concepts for reimagining an African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park, advancing a community-driven effort to honor enslaved Africans and reinterpret the site’s history. more

TR Production Studios, a new Bronx-based creative space, offers affordable production resources for artists while fostering a growing community of photographers, musicians and creators seeking a local hub for collaboration. more

Police said an MTA bus driver was assaulted in Yonkers following a minor crash, prompting union leaders to demand stricter penalties and renewed attention to rising violence against transit workers. more

A New York Botanical Garden study links New York City flooding to historic waterways, identifying “blue zones” where past wetlands, current conditions and future climate projections overlap, urging planners to rethink development and infrastructure. more