To the editor, This is no joke, and certainly no trick. What do the following well-known people have in common? Senator Chuck Schumer, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Andrew Cuomo, Hillary Clinton, … more

As Birch Family Services celebrates its 50th anniversary, Riverdale’s Early Childhood Center stands out as a crucial support system for families like Demah Zayed’s, helping young children with autism grow, communicate and thrive in an inclusive environment. more

Riverdale resident and Mount Sinai psychiatrist Dr. Craig Katz reflects on two decades of disaster relief and mental health training abroad in his new book “Unseen,” highlighting the global challenges he has witnessed and the long-term work needed to expand care in low-resource countries. more

More than a year into the MTA’s accessibility overhaul at the 242nd Street station, Broadway merchants say the sprawling construction zone has slashed revenue, blocked visibility, and left the block fighting for survival. more

After years as a Navy hospital corpsman, Francis MartinezCastillo is rebuilding his medical career through the University of Mount Saint Vincent’s accelerated nursing program, highlighting both the challenges veterans face transferring military training and the support systems helping them enter the civilian health-care workforce. more

As SNAP benefits remain reduced following the government shutdown, Riverdale’s food pantries, community fridges and nonprofits are expanding services and donation opportunities to help residents bridge the gap. more

While Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race decisively, voting data shows greater Riverdale neighborhoods were deeply divided, with Cuomo dominating in central Riverdale and Fieldston while Mamdani carried Marble Hill, Kingsbridge, and Kingsbridge Heights by wide margins. more

Riverdale residents gathered to learn how to respond to ICE activity, prompting 71-year-old Hannah Sherak to launch a new neighborhood rapid response team aimed at supporting immigrants and documenting federal enforcement actions. more

Bronx Community Board 8 and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored Greater Riverdale’s nearly 2,300 veterans with a heartfelt Veterans Appreciation Month ceremony at Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. more

The Riverdale-based Weinberg Center for Elder Justice has expanded its elder-abuse helpline into New York City’s Family Justice Centers, strengthening support for older survivors of domestic violence across all five boroughs. more