Bronx nonprofit Our Bronx supports the SAFER Homes Act targeting negligent landlords while continuing to advocate for COPA, two housing policies aimed at preventing displacement and preserving affordable housing. more

Snowstorms highlighted staffing and funding shortages in New York City’s Parks Department, as Van Cortlandt Park workers and volunteers worked long shifts clearing snow while advocates warn chronic underinvestment continues to strain crews. more

A federal settlement requires ADA accessibility upgrades at the historic Van Cortlandt House Museum, including ramps, Braille signage and virtual tours, with renovations planned through 2031 to improve public access. more

Riverdale Cats hosted an adoption event featuring rescued felines saved from neglect, abuse and street life. The volunteer nonprofit helps rehabilitate cats and connect them with local residents seeking loving homes. more

Rat sightings in Riverdale have declined to their lowest levels in years, driven by new composting and sealed trash bin rules, colder winter weather and sanitation changes reducing food sources for rodents. more

Sunshine Week highlights the importance of open government, freedom of information laws and public records. Transparency strengthens democracy, ensures accountability, builds trust and empowers citizens, journalists and watchdogs to monitor government decisions. more

To the editor, The demand by Morgan Evers, the challenger to Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz in the June Democratic primary, that Dinowitz return Brad Karp’s $1,000 campaign donation because … more

To the editor, Political endorsements say so many things — what a person values, who they listen to and what injustices they’re willing to excuse.   Recently, multiple Democrats … more

To the editor, Along with about 150 of my neighbors, I attended a second standing-room-only “the Knolls” meeting in the basement of 80 Knolls Crescent. It was announced that the space … more

To the editor, The Press’ headline “Dinowitz Introduces Ben Franklin Club Slate” highlights a persistent problem in our local politics. Critical roles in local leadership are “introduced” … more