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Democratic district leader candidate and incumbent Abigail Martin in Brust Park on Monday, May 5. She was elected to the position in 2022 and said, if re-elected, she will continue to help staff poll sites and listen to the wants and needs of the community.

Martin looks to build bridges while re-electing Joe Biden

Abigail Martin, incumbent district leader and political director, seeks re-election in the June 25 primary, focusing on community engagement and legislative priorities. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/12/24

College protests rage as bombs rain in Gaza

Protests in NYC against Israel's actions in Rafah lead to arrests at City College, with virtual classes and increased campus security. Faculty and students push back. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/12/24

Jorge Silva-Puras delivers the keynote speech at the Bronx EdTech Showcase, highlighting his belief in the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms. He advocates not just for AI use by students and professors, but also for program education so students understand the tools.

To allow or not to allow AI in schools

Lehman College's Jorge Silva-Puras advocates for AI in education, emphasizing its role in enhancing student engagement and critical thinking at the Bronx EdTech Showcase. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/12/24

Metro-North riders can receive discounted monthly tickets as they commute from the Riverdale and Spyten Duyvil stations. The discount will reduce the cost to $180 for the next year.

Discounts to Metro-North tickets are coming

Learn about New York City's congestion pricing sister program bringing discounted Metro-North tickets, aiming to enhance public transit for commuters. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/12/24

The property at the intersection of Broadway and West 262nd Street will soon hold a men’s shelter despite loud protests from the community. The shelter has been in talks since 2021 and the final paperwork went through at the end of 2023.

Shelter moves forward despite opposition

Community Board 8's opposition to a proposed men's homeless shelter on Broadway due to concerns over transparency and safety. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/5/24

This is one of several prototypes for new pay-by-plate parking meters in Queens. New, upgraded meters are officially rolling out in parts of Manhattan on May 8 and will gradually transition to other boroughs.

Upgraded, paperless parking is coming

NYC unveils modern parking meters citywide, replacing paper receipts with license plate input. Rollout starts May 8, saving miles of receipts and enhancing parking enforcement. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/5/24

Lack of parking causes a lot of issues, including creating dangerous obstacles for bicyclists and pedestrians. If all goes according to Mayor Eric Adams’ plan, the city could welcome many new residents with far fewer parking options.

Less parking, more housing in the City of Yes?

Mayor Eric Adams proposes City of Yes initiative, reshaping NYC zoning laws. Changes include removing parking mandates to boost housing affordability and density. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

CB8 questions the compatibility of Colonial Dames

Community Board 8 questions partnership with Colonial Dames overseeing Van Cortlandt House Museum. Concerns raised over inclusivity and community engagement. May meeting planned for further discussion. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Shabbos ‘Alexander’ Kestenbaum, a Riverdale resident and the only Orthodox Jew at Harvard Divinity School, filed a lawsuit with fellow Jewish students in January seeking to hold Harvard accountable for what they allege is its ‘systemic and pervasive antisemitism’ on campus.

Torres wants Harvard to be accountable for antisemitism

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres urges Harvard University to address campus antisemitism after a Jewish student faced harassment. Torres highlights Harvard's culture of impunity. Keywords: Harvard antisemitism, campus discrimination, Ritchie Torres letter, Jewish student harassment, Harvard lawsuit. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

Several panelists held a town hall at Manhattan College, urging an elimination of the voluntary intoxication loophole in rape cases. From left, Acura Collective co-founder Lizzie Asher, Community for a Cause executive director Chris Lake, It’s on Us chapter president Angelina Perez, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Sue Ellen Dodell of the Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle, and on the screen, state Sen. Nathalia Fernandez.

Legislators discuss voluntary intoxication loophole

New York legislators and advocates push to close a loophole allowing rape accusations to go uncharged due to victim intoxication. Learn about efforts to change this law. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

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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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