Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened legal action against ICE over reported use of city-owned parking lots, including in Van Cortlandt Park, as Bronx officials backed efforts to restrict federal agents’ access. more

Bronx Community Board 8 is seeking financial relief for Marble Hill merchants as prolonged MTA construction along Broadway brings reports of declining sales, mounting debt and business closures. more

Rodent-related 311 complaints in Community District 8 rose about 20% in the first 10 months of 2026, as North Riverdale residents report persistent rat activity near sidewalks and garbage areas. more

As he approaches his 100th birthday, former Kennedy High School coach Irwin Goldberg reflects on a decades-long career helping generations of Bronx athletes find success in sports, college and life. more

A documentary screening and panel at Riverdale Neighborhood House brought mothers and advocates together to discuss child care costs, maternal health disparities, isolation and the need for stronger support systems. more

The General Election Nov. 3 secured seats for Democratic incumbents Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, as well as political newcomer U.S. Rep.-elect Darializa Avila Chevalier. According … more

Kingsbridge Heights resident Izaiah “Zeek” Barrow has spent years building community through Theory 9, organizing food distributions, youth programs, block parties and neighborhood improvement projects. more

Lehman College and the New York Botanical Garden hosted their annual Pumpkin Smash, turning Halloween pumpkins into compost while teaching participants about food waste, sustainability and environmental impact. more

The site formerly known as the Van Cortlandt Motel at 6393 Broadway is slated to become a public elementary school opening September 2029, according to the New York City School Construction … more

Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz said in his Nov. 4 newsletter that New York State experienced its first measles death in three decades when an unvaccinated child recently died after contracting … more