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The intersection of West 261st Street and Huxley Avenue, currently a two-way stop sign intersection, will be reviewed for potential upgrades by NYC DOT following a two-car collision on March 4.

Child injured in hit-and-run, driver fled on foot

The NYPD confirmed a nine-year-old was injured in a hit-and-run last week, prompting two local elected officials to push for traffic calming measures within their districts. On Tuesday, March 4 … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/14/25

Torres’ BODEGA Act will ensure federal funds will cover the cost of panic buttons, surveillance equipment, such as this security camera, as well as the installation of these items.

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres reintroduces BODEGA Act

With the introduction of recent legislation, U.S. Rep Ritchie Torres has taken action to make bodegas across the country safer and more prepared for crime. On Thursday, March 6, Torres … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/7/25

The Justice Without Exclusion Coalition visited elected officials in Albany early February to urge the passing of a bill that will protect victims of sexual assault.

Intoxication is not consent

Earlier this month, the Justice Without Exclusion Coalition, made up of several grassroots groups, including the Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle, visited Albany in their continued fight for survivors of … more

by ET Rodriguez | 2/28/25

A 74-year old man was pushed off a Bx9 bus in the vicinity of West Kingsbridge Road and Sedgwick Avenue and required hospitalization earlier this month.

Recent attacks have local seniors feeling uneasy

Riverdale seniors have a feeling of defenselessness following multiple attacks on seniors in the past month, including an occurrence earlier this month in Kingsbridge Heights when a 74-year old man … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/21/25

Tire thefts surge in Riverdale and Kingsbridge, residents struggle for solutions

Tire thefts in Riverdale and Kingsbridge rise, with cars left on crates. Residents seek solutions as New York Police Department advice offers little relief, and thefts persist weekly. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/27/24

Greater Riverdale’s Democratic leaders said they were disappointed a leader of the Republican party would betray her own district’s trust.

NYC GOP District Leader Nicole Torres charged with bribery, fraud and extortion

Nicole Torres, a GOP district leader in NYC, faces charges of bribery, fraud and extortion. Accused of illegal schemes involving poll worker payments and falsified time sheets. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/13/24

Overlook Manor, once a dormitory for Manhattan College, has long been the subject of heated community discussions regarding a potential migrant or homeless shelter.

NYC converts former Manhattan College dorm into migrant shelter amid community concerns

Overlook Manor, a former Manhattan College dorm, will soon house migrant families amid NYC's ongoing asylum-seeker crisis, sparking mixed community reactions and concerns over transparency. more

by Izania Gonzalez and Alaska St. Clair | 8/9/24

Representative Ritchie Torres’ BODEGA Act is meant to protect owners from violent crime, which Torres says is on the upswing in the Bronx.

Ritchie Torres proposes legislation to enhance bodega security against violent crime

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced a bill to fund panic buttons and surveillance for bodegas to combat violent crime. The legislation aims to protect essential small businesses in vulnerable communities. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 8/9/24

Queens resident Jewely Colon holds up a joint as a 50th Precinct officer walks by Wednesday, May 22. Colon said she is excited about a state licensed dispensary opening at 3633 Kingsbridge Ave.

Greater Riverdale's first state-licensed dispensary, Frass Box, opened in June

Frass Box, greater Riverdale's first state-licensed dispensary, opened in June at 3633 Kingsbridge Ave. After a two-year application process, it will offer various cannabis products. more

by Eric Harvey | 8/1/24

The city sheriff’s office is responsible for oversight of the closure and seizure of illegal cannabis and vape products.

Mayor gives cannabis shop at W. 261st the boot

Mayor Eric Adams cracks down on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in NYC, closing Exotic Land for illegal sales of cannabis and flavored vapes near Riverdale. Legalization status and enforcement detailed. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 6/16/24

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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