A Marble Hill senior center has reopened after a sewage leak forced a month-long closure, disrupting services for dozens of seniors and raising concerns about aging infrastructure and the need for deeper repairs. more

A new protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue aims to improve safety, but business owners say lost parking has hurt customer access and sales, sparking debate over balancing street safety and local commerce. more

New York City is set to lower speed limits near schools as part of a sweeping safety initiative aimed at reducing injuries and deaths on local streets. Under a new plan announced by Mayor Zohran … more

Community Board 8 is urging funding for wheelchair-accessible buses as Riverdale’s aging population grows, with senior centers struggling to meet transportation needs amid limited resources and increasing demand for essential services. more

Widespread streetlight outages in Riverdale have left streets in darkness for months, raising safety and crime concerns as residents and Community Board 8 point to delays in repairs by city officials. more

A Bronx literacy campaign is bringing diverse children’s books to families, helping young readers see their identities reflected while promoting inclusion, cultural understanding and early literacy through free community events. more

A Riverdale pastor and motorcycle enthusiast is helping lead a Christian motorcycle club that blends traditional biker culture with faith, charity and community service, challenging stereotypes while supporting riders and families in need. more

Dylan Lopez Contreras, the ELLIS Preparatory Academy student detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a scheduled immigration hearing, was released March 18 after 10 months of … more

Firefighters responded to an apartment building at 3410 Kingsbridge Ave. around 3 p.m. March 17 as smoke billowed from upper story windows.  more

A 30-year-old man was shot in the head March 16 in front of 167 West 231st Street around 9:12 p.m., according to police.  more