A $4 million reconstruction of Ewen Park’s central staircase has begun, bringing long-awaited safety improvements but temporary parking loss, traffic changes and construction disruptions for nearby residents. more

A City Council bill would expand J-51 tax abatements, potentially helping hundreds of Riverdale-area co-ops offset the costs of energy and climate upgrades required under Local Law 97. more

Family, friends and community members gathered in Kingsbridge Heights to remember 15-year-old Riley Billingslea, called for answers in his fatal shooting and demanded greater accountability for gun violence. more

A city health report found congestion pricing had no significant effect on air pollution, but Bronx environmental activists say more monitoring and research are needed to assess its impact on already-polluted communities. more

CarInsurance.com reports that adding a teen driver increases car insurance by an average of $3,721.  more

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25 in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Riley Billingslea, according to an announcement released by police that night.  The … more

A powerful Aug. 7 storm left downed trees and damaged vehicles across greater Riverdale, renewing concerns about urban tree maintenance as severe weather becomes more frequent across New York City. more

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring will launch a free CAPABLE program this fall, helping low-income older adults improve their homes, maintain independence and safely age in place. more

KRVC received a $100,000 NYC Small Business Services grant to expand BAMBA, strengthen local merchants, improve commercial corridors and support small-business revitalization across the northwest Bronx. more

New York City’s first publicly-funded 2-K program will offer roughly 2,000 free seats this fall, including in School District 10, as families navigate high childcare costs and limited availability. more