Sunshine Week highlights the importance of open government, freedom of information laws and public records. Transparency strengthens democracy, ensures accountability, builds trust and empowers citizens, journalists and watchdogs to monitor government decisions. more

To the editor, The demand by Morgan Evers, the challenger to Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz in the June Democratic primary, that Dinowitz return Brad Karp’s $1,000 campaign donation because … more

To the editor, Political endorsements say so many things — what a person values, who they listen to and what injustices they’re willing to excuse.   Recently, multiple Democrats … more

To the editor, Along with about 150 of my neighbors, I attended a second standing-room-only “the Knolls” meeting in the basement of 80 Knolls Crescent. It was announced that the space … more

To the editor, The Press’ headline “Dinowitz Introduces Ben Franklin Club Slate” highlights a persistent problem in our local politics. Critical roles in local leadership are “introduced” … more

Riverdale resident Koma Gandy is a Navy veteran and a Harvard University graduate. She is also the cofounder of the nation’s first professional women’s rugby team. more

Ahead of the implementation of new federal student loan limits, New York leaders in higher education and professional associations joined U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres for a roundtable on Feb. 18, warning … more

The men’s homeless shelter at 6661 Broadway will open this summer, signaling an end to five years of pushback from the community. more

As negotiations move forward to fill the former Rite Aid space at 21B Knolls Crescent, elected officials have increased pressure on the shopping plaza’s landlords to lower rents and fill vacant … more

The Riverdale rapid response team, a group of residents who monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in the neighborhood, took to Broadway Plaza to speak directly with community members. more