Two ELLIS alumni recount their journeys as asylum seekers from Honduras and the Dominican Republic, reflecting on resilience, education, identity and the challenges of building new lives in the United States. more

NYC Parks unveiled preliminary redevelopment plans for Van Cortlandt Park Stadium, outlining replacement concepts, structural findings and community priorities while acknowledging funding has not yet been secured for demolition or reconstruction. more

Riverdale resident Eytan Saenger is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by singing the national anthem at baseball stadiums across the Northeast, combining his passions for music, baseball and civic engagement. more

South Riverdale Service will close after more than 35 years following the property's sale, ending a trusted neighborhood auto repair business. more

Riverdale resident Liliya Snovida reflects on immigration, identity and preserving Ukrainian heritage while building a life in America, balancing two homelands through family, volunteerism and enduring cultural connections. more

Hundreds gathered at Orchard Beach for the annual Bronx Fireworks Extravaganza, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with music, fireworks, community traditions and tributes to veterans beneath the borough’s summer skyline. more

Riverdale residents created community tapestries celebrating neighborhood landmarks, memories and personal stories, honoring America’s 250th anniversary while preserving the Bronx’s shared history for future generations through collaborative public art. more

Ahead of Independence Day, officials urge Riverdale residents to avoid illegal fireworks, supervise children around sparklers, attend professional displays and never drive impaired to prevent injuries, arrests and fatalities. more

A new Bronx County Historical Society exhibit examines how Indigenous people, revolutionaries, abolitionists and freedom seekers shaped evolving ideas of liberty, revealing the Bronx’s overlooked role in America’s founding story. more

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this lineup of local events.  more