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Incumbent Vanessa Gibson will be protecting her seat as Bronx Borough President this upcoming election, running for a second and final term.

Unity Democratic Club’s second round of endorsements

In pursuit of claiming or reclaiming both local and citywide positions, the candidates are off and running in what could result in several heated races for Bronx borough president, City Council and … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/14/25

Despite his lack of experience in politics, Whitney Tilson feels confident in his ability to win the mayoral election in November.

Who is Whitney Tilson and why does he want to be mayor?

Mention the name Whitney Tilson and for many, it doesn’t ring a bell, which is why the mayoral candidate sees himself as a “dark horse” for the upcoming election. Tilson, … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/14/25

Governor Kathy Hochul spoke to older adult members of the Riverdale Y on Thursday, Jan. 30. Her visit centered around the $45 million her office proposed to home-based and community-based older adult care as well as her ‘first-ever New York state inflation refund.’

Gov. Hochul glad-hands at Riverdale Y

Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz as she flashed her famous pearly whites and glad-handed members of the Riverdale Y’s … more

by ET Rodriguez | 2/7/25

Lander joined local community leaders in the South Bronx on Jan 30. to learn the concerns of those residing there.

Brad Lander talks to The Press on run for mayor

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is one of the Democratic candidates who threw his hat in the ring in a run for mayor in this year’s upcoming election. As one of Eric Adam’s … more

by Michelle Mullen | 2/7/25

R4TL was created as an advocacy group for the release of Israeli hostages, on their one-year anniversary, they saw their mission come true.

Welcoming the hostages home

The grassroots initiative, Run 4 Their Lives was created in January 2024 to raise awareness of the Israeli hostages held by a Palestinian militant amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict which was … more

Staff Report | 1/24/25

Councilman Eric Dinowitz votes no at the Dec. 5 vote to approve City of Yes, stating he stands with his community and their concerns.

Councilman Dinowitz says no to City of Yes

Mayor Eric Adams’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan was officially adopted by the city council on Dec. 5, following a round of council modifications – Councilman Eric Dinowitz … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 12/13/24

U.S. Rep Ritchie Torres hints on possibility of running for NYS governor in 2026.

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres hints at run for New York governor critiques Hochul's leadership

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, who has been involved in Bronx politics for over a decade and represents a majority of the borough, including the greater Riverdale area, hinted on Friday, Nov. 22, he may … more

by Steven Goodstein | 11/29/24

Rep. Ritchie Torres wins second term in Congress.

Bronx democrats vow to stand by their constituents amid national political shift

As a staggering red wave flooded the U.S. on election night ushering in a Donald Trump-led White House and control of Congress, local Democrats in the Bronx held the line – easily winning … more

11/15/24

Freddy Velez, a retired corrections officer, spends every day at the handball courts in Van Cortlandt Park playing paddleball, where he hangs out with his long-time friend, George Garcia, despite the two holding differing political views. “I’m accepting it because the nation spoke, the people spoke,” Velez said. As far as George Garcia was concerned, the election went according to plan. “Trump was a good choice for the people,” Garcia said. He added, young people need a candidate like Trump, because in the current economy, people can’t afford rent or food, and he believes Trump will change that. He said that a change in the economy creates a better foundation for the future of the nation’s young people. “Things got too expensive, we need a change,” Garcia said. “I’m a die-hard democrat and he’s a die-hard republican,” Velez said of Garcia while pulling him in for a hug, “And we’ve gotten along like brothers for the past 40 years.”

Locals talk about the presidential election results and issues important to them

This past presidenatial election was one of the most contentious in American history, causing a stark political divide across the country. When Donald J. Trump was announced as the president-elect, … more

Staff Report | 11/15/24

After Community Board 8 voted no on the City of Yes for Housing proposal it listed a series of concerns aligned with Councilman Eric Dinowitz’s questions on affordable housing.

Community outcry grows against Mayor Adams' City of Yes housing proposal as zoning changes face scrutiny

The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity saga continues. Oct. 21 began a two-day comment period, starting with City Council comments, followed by a day-long hearing of public comments. … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 11/4/24

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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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