At the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed the FY25 budget, emphasizing restored funding for education, housing and social services. The forum highlighted the challenges of community engagement and the impact of the migrant crisis. more

Mayor Eric Adams nominated Randy Mastro as NYC's corporation counsel. Mastro, a veteran attorney, vows to protect asylum seekers' rights, aligning with local community efforts. more

The Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation's new monthly pop-up market, led by interim director Laura Levine-Pinedo, supports local and home-based businesses, highlighting community art and events. more

Nassau County’s mask ban sparks debate over its implications for public health and protests. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz's proposed bill targets identity concealment at protests, raising concerns about civil liberties. more

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

New York's congestion pricing remains in limbo, leaving the MTA struggling to fill a $15 billion funding gap. Residents and experts debate the fee's impact on public transit. more

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

After a contentious primary, Riverdale's Democratic clubs, Benjamin Franklin Reform Club and Unity Club, endorse Kamala Harris for president, marking a unified front against Trump. more

Shabbos Kestenbaum, a recent Harvard Divinity School graduate, faced harassment from a staff member for denouncing antisemitism. He later filed a lawsuit against Harvard for systemic antisemitism. more

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