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The NYPD said the increase was partially due to legislation from 2024 that expanded the definition of rape.

Rape Reports Double in Riverdale After Law Change

Year-to-date statistics show significant rise more

Olivia Young | 9/19/25

An unknown resident attached a makeshift sign to a cut tree that read “Please stop killing me I want to live” near Kappock Street and Palisade Avenue.

Unpermitted Tree Cutting Alarms Bronx Community at Henry Hudson Park

Stewards say over 30 native trees and shrubs were cut in Henry Hudson Park — a misdemeanor in New York City more

Olivia Young | 8/22/25

Several suspects are still on the loose in connection to multiple felonies within the confines of the 50th precinct.

Unsolved crimes rattle residents

In the aftermath of multiple unsolved assaults and felonies over the past seven weeks, residents are rattled . The string of crimes include the stabbing of a 16-year old student, a woman found … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/21/25

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

Robbed near bus station

1. Police said that a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old were waiting to catch a bus at Broadway and West 231st Street at 4:15 a.m. on June 17 when two other men sized them up as easy marks for a robbery. The robbers... more

By Nic Cavell | 6/25/15

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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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