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Margaret Holmes and Meredith Horsford attended the CB8 parks and recreation committee meeting to share an updated list of advisory committee members that will be consulted on Van Cortlandt House Museum programming.

Van Cortlandt House Museum forms advisory committee amid community concerns

The Van Cortlandt House Museum formed a new advisory committee to address community concerns and plan events, while Community Board 8 raised questions about funding and programming. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 10/4/24

Newspapers revive local journalism in New York with tax credit support

Three new local newspapers launched in Westchester and Long Island, fueled by New York's first tax credit for hiring local media staff, revitalizing community news. more

Staff Report | 10/4/24

The Bronx Climate and Environmental Justice Network organized a borough-led town hall to shed light on the necessity of sustainable solutions to create local jobs and minimize damage from extreme weather events.

Bronx town hall highlights climate justice concerns, rising utility bills and Hudson River pollution

Bronx leaders address rising utility bills, poor air quality and Hudson River pollution at a climate justice town hall, with focus on legislative action and community health. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 10/4/24

The city’s department of transportation revised its plans for the intersection at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue after negative community feedback.

City’s transportation department unveils revised Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Avenue intersection plan

The New York City Department of Transportation updated its plans for Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue, maintaining slip-lane access and enhancing pedestrian and biker safety. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/27/24

Courtesy Margaret Holmes Advised by a team of locals and through speaking with community members, Holmes plans to develop the museum’s programming further.

Margaret Holmes leads Van Cortlandt House Museum with focus on community, inclusivity and enriching programs

Margaret Holmes, new director of the Van Cortlandt House Museum, aims to foster community inclusivity, expanding programs with local input and enhancing Bronx cultural engagement. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/27/24

New York City recorded more than 350,000 homeless individuals this past July, with just under half of those people sleeping in shelters.

Homeless encampment in Riverdale handled by BronxWorks and city services

A homeless encampment in Riverdale's Vinmont Park was quickly addressed by BronxWorks, helping the individual find shelter, highlighting effective city and nonprofit collaboration. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/20/24

City data from annual testing shows elementary-aged students are testing lower than last year when it comes to reading and writing, but the city is still hard at work to fix it.

NYC test scores show decline in reading and writing proficiency, efforts to boost literacy underway

NYC test scores reveal a 2.6-point drop in English language arts, with significant disparities between racial groups. New initiatives aim to improve literacy across schools. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/19/24

Greater Riverdale’s Democratic leaders said they were disappointed a leader of the Republican party would betray her own district’s trust.

NYC GOP District Leader Nicole Torres charged with bribery, fraud and extortion

Nicole Torres, a GOP district leader in NYC, faces charges of bribery, fraud and extortion. Accused of illegal schemes involving poll worker payments and falsified time sheets. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/13/24

Mourners gather at the Bell Tower to remember the six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza.

Hundreds gather for memorial service for Israeli hostages killed in Gaza

More than 100 people gathered at Bell Tower Park for a memorial service honoring Israeli hostages killed in Gaza. The ceremony included prayers and national anthems. more

9/13/24

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said he was relieved to see the years-long legal battle over his 2015 comments at P.S. 24 end with a unanimous decision by the state Supreme Court.

Court dismisses eight-year defamation lawsuit against Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz

The defamation lawsuit against Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz was dismissed, ending an eight-year legal battle over statements made about a school's annex closure. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/13/24

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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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