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ERIC HARVEY A man and his dog walk on the side of the road Friday, April 12. The south sidewalk of the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass at West 232nd Street is blocked off, as state transportation department contractors build a new bike lane.

‘Walkable city’ proves it’s un-walkable in some parts

Riverdale residents express concerns over blocked sidewalk at Henry Hudson Parkway overpass, hindering pedestrian safety and accessibility amid ongoing construction. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/22/24

Local 32BJ SEIU members pictured here will not strike, as their four-year contract with the Bronx Realty Advisory Board will not be retracted.

Unions call on lawmakers to tackle affordable housing

Bronx Realty Advisory Board avoids strike with 32BJ union members, urging Albany for affordable housing solutions amid economic stress. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, shown with, from left, Arif Ullah, executive director of South Bronx Unite; borough president Vanessa Gibson; and Frank Reig, chief executive of Revel. That is the Brooklyn-based company that will supply the charging stations. The congressman announced Monday the construction of a superhub at 799 E. 14oth St. in Port Morris for charging electric vehicles. The hub will have about 30 direct current fast charging chargers that will be able to charge an EV with 100 miles range in just 10 minutes.

Rep. Ritchie Torres announces plan to build 30 charging stations in Bronx

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of Assembly District 88 announced July 7 they are reintroducing the New York Health Act. The bill would lower the costs of health care for a large portion of New York residents in an effort to provide comprehensive healthcare to all of its residents. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/30/23

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres tours the devastation of the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on Monday, April 1.

Torres takes Bronx leaders on trip to Israel

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres leads Bronx leaders on emotional trip to Israel, highlighting solidarity and resilience amidst conflict. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

Pedestrians cross the intersection at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South. The city’s transportation department says this intersection is a danger to pedestrians.

CB8 has concerns about plans to modify intersection

Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South intersection to get makeover, addressing safety concerns with new sidewalks, bike paths, and traffic flow changes. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/14/24

Community Board 8 Chair Julie Reyes officially began her duties on July 1. She's a longtime board member and a Realtor at Grand Lux Realty.

New chair Julie Reyes: I am up to the challenge of running Community Board 8

For newly named Community Board 8 Chair Julie Reyes, being in charge means holding back on her own opinions and hearing all sides first. The longtime board member and Realtor at Grand Lux Realty was voted unanimously on June 30 to succeed Laura Spalter, who termed out. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/23/23

The proposed stadium would take up 19.5 acres and close the southeast corner of the park’s parade ground to the public from its construction to its dismantling.

Mayor Adams' cricket plan at Van Cortlandt Park questioned

Mayor Eric Adams’ idea of bringing World Cup cricket to Van Cortlandt Park next year has met with some resistance following an emergency Community Board 8 meeting July 20. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/30/23

Mayor Eric Adams, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres and other electeds, including Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, joined ADL members and residents in the Walk Against Hate Sunday, Aug. 20. Around 200 people participated.

Mayor Adams joins ADL, electeds in ‘Walk Against Hate’ at Van Cortlandt Park

A scorching sun did not stop hundreds from participating in ADL’s Walk Against Hate, including Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, and Mayor Eric Adams. The event took place on the parade ground of Van Cortlandt Park, where people in white T-shirts reading “Walk Against Hate” marched against antisemitism, racism, and all forms of bigotry. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 8/27/23

Courtesy of Community Board 8 Laura Spalter’s time as chair of Community Board 8 may be known as the pandemic period, since her tenure coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, and the age of virtual meetings. But groups like CB8 are trying to get back to normal, while still keeping the door open for those who would like to watch remotely — something expected to continue as new chair Julie Reyes steps in.

Julie Reyes takes reins at Community Board 8

There is new leadership at the top of Community Board 8, and it’s coming from Julie Reyes. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/9/23

Coverage For All fails to pass state Assembly

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera’s “Coverage For All” bill, which sought to extend the essential plan to undocumented New York residents, has failed to pass the Assembly. The bill was previously excluded from Governor Hochul’s state budget in May, but there was still hope for it when it passed the state Senate on June 8 up until now. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/9/23

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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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