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

Months after Riverdale electrician Kevin Farrell died of pancreatic cancer, his family and the 4BronxProject are honoring his legacy of generosity through a growing Christmas toy drive that will deliver gifts to hundreds of children in Bronx shelters. 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

On the tree-shrubbed streets of Westchester, in the many small towns abound in wilderness   I have travelled afar   through the upstate towns of Portchester,   Rye, … more

Th ere’s no perfect way to say goodbye especially after spending such a short time with you all.   Here in Riverdale, reminders of that service are never far away. That’s … more

To the editor, Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor largely on a platform of “affordability,” particularly in housing. But two urgent questions remain: What does affordability mean, and … more

To the editor, Thank you, Riverdale Press, for your editorial comment during the Nov. 6 edition. The paper reminded readers that Alzheimer’s disease affects not only those who suffer from … more

To the editor, Now that the city election is behind us, I urge our new mayor to take one page from Curtis Sliwa’s platform: At long last, make the city animal shelter — NYCACC … more

To the editor, I have never heard a better political victory speech than that of our new socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Citing Eugene Debs at the start was powerful and inspiring. His … more

Ev ery year on Nov. 11, we pause to honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. But in truth, Veterans Day should be more than a pause. It should be a renewal — of our … more