Faranesh Real Estate and Property Management reports that landlord-friendly states attract investors due to predictable rental rules, fewer rent controls, and population growth. more

AMAROK reports that opting for cheap security solutions can lead to hidden costs, vulnerabilities, and operational disruptions that outweigh initial savings. more

The University of Mount Saint Vincent has opened the Dedication to Community Justice Institute, bringing justice education, community engagement and conversations about inequity to its Riverdale campus. more

The New York Botanical Garden is celebrating Día de los Muertos with colorful displays, an ofrenda, La Catrina, performances, crafts and a Nov. 1 parade. more

Riverdale resident David Diaz explores resilience, faith, fatherhood and breaking cycles in a new memoir about moving from childhood poverty and housing instability toward greater stability. more

BetterSleep reports that sleep changes with age, including earlier bedtimes and fragmented sleep.  more

Votebeat reports Texas faces a backlog of 200,000 voter registration applications due to a DPS error, highlighting registration challenges ahead of midterm elections. more

The Motley Fool reports that 67% of investors experience financial stress affecting their decisions, with 25% of non-investors deterred by psychological barriers. more

The season of ghosts and ghouls is here. With Halloween less than a month away, the northwest Bronx is getting into the spirit with a packed calendar of family-friendly events, neighborhood … more

Nextdoor reports that 45% of Americans now use AI assistants for local business recommendations, but star ratings are often unreliable, according to the FTC.  more