Cora Weiss, whose Waldo Avenue home served as headquarters for her efforts to promote nuclear disarmament, protest American involvement in Vietnam and forge a world without war, died on Dec. 8. more

During National Diabetes Awareness Month, Riverdale Senior Services hosted a series of hands-on workshops led by medical, nutrition and fitness experts to help Bronx older adults better understand, manage and prevent diabetes amid the borough’s persistently high rates. more

With health care costs climbing and local inequities deepening, State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and co-sponsor Robert Jackson are renewing their push for the New York Health Act, backed by Bronx advocacy groups who argue the current insurance-driven system leaves too many residents behind. more

After breaking away from Amalgamated Housing, Park Reservoir shareholders have installed new management, elected a full nine-member board, and secured $1 million in capital funding as they work to address long-standing maintenance and accountability concerns. more

As Birch Family Services celebrates its 50th anniversary, Riverdale’s Early Childhood Center stands out as a crucial support system for families like Demah Zayed’s, helping young children with autism grow, communicate and thrive in an inclusive environment. more

More than a year into the MTA’s accessibility overhaul at the 242nd Street station, Broadway merchants say the sprawling construction zone has slashed revenue, blocked visibility, and left the block fighting for survival. more

As SNAP benefits remain reduced following the government shutdown, Riverdale’s food pantries, community fridges and nonprofits are expanding services and donation opportunities to help residents bridge the gap. more

Riverdale residents gathered to learn how to respond to ICE activity, prompting 71-year-old Hannah Sherak to launch a new neighborhood rapid response team aimed at supporting immigrants and documenting federal enforcement actions. more

Bronx Community Board 8 and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored Greater Riverdale’s nearly 2,300 veterans with a heartfelt Veterans Appreciation Month ceremony at Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. more

A Manhattan University study led by Dr. Margaret Groarke found that most New York City agencies are failing to comply with a law requiring them to offer voter registration, leaving more than a million eligible residents unregistered. more