There was a time not so long ago when, if citizens wanted to know what was happening in their communities, their go-to source was the local paper. Not because it was as dopamine-inducing as … more

My husband/coworker and I have spent about half a century in research on the causes and consequences of the 1970s decimation of fire companies which led to the famous fire epidemic. We are preparing … more

A moral outrage occurred in February. Ellie Aghayeva posted, “Dhs illegally arrested me. Please help,” on her Instagram stories around 6:30am Feb. 26 as the abduction of the Columbia neuroscience … more

Firefighters responded to an apartment building at 3410 Kingsbridge Ave. around 3 p.m. March 17 as smoke billowed from upper story windows.  more

A 30-year-old man was shot in the head March 16 in front of 167 West 231st Street around 9:12 p.m., according to police.  more

Alexa Lewis has been named editor of The Riverdale Press, bringing experience various local outlets and a vision focused on strengthening community journalism while adapting to changes in media and technology. more

As knife-related incidents among young people rise in New York City, outreach workers and violence prevention groups are expanding mediation and school programs aimed at stopping conflicts before they escalate. more

Riverdale, Kingsbridge and nearby Bronx neighborhoods will be among the first to receive free 2-K childcare seats this fall as part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to expand universal childcare across New York City. more

River’s Edge, a luxury senior living community planned for Riverdale, is expected to break ground within 90 days, though nearby residents continue raising concerns about construction noise, traffic and neighborhood disruption. … more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $127 billion preliminary budget proposes reducing New York City library funding, raising concerns about service cuts and the future of seven-day access at branches like the Kingsbridge Library. more