Volunteers and teen interns with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance remove invasive water chestnuts from Hester and Piero's Mill Pond each summer to restore habitat, protect wildlife and improve water quality. more

BronxTalk host Gary Axelbank reflects on his 50-year broadcasting career, from his first radio job during Hurricane Belle to becoming one of the Bronx's most recognizable journalists and community voices. more

A deluge of rain has fallen across New York City in recent weeks, prompting repeated flash flood warnings and leaving standing water in parts of greater Riverdale, particularly in low-lying … more

The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice and Safe Horizon have expanded their elder abuse consultation program to every NYPD precinct, giving victim advocates specialized support to better assist older New Yorkers facing abuse. more

Environmental experts say rising temperatures and electricity demand are straining New York's power grid, urging greater investment in green infrastructure alongside electrical upgrades to strengthen resilience against future climate impacts. more

Riverdale residents are calling for stronger police action after a series of car and catalytic converter thefts, while the NYPD says complex investigations targeting organized theft crews often require months to build prosecutable cases. more

The University of Mount Saint Vincent and Apex Technical School are partnering to combine skilled trades training with college degrees, giving students flexible pathways to technical certifications, academic credit and long-term career advancement. more

Riverdale Temple has named Rabbi Max Chaiken associate rabbi for music, bringing decades of worship leadership while emphasizing inclusion, community and music's power to deepen spiritual connection and Jewish life. more

The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's Youth Run Farmstand gives Bronx students hands-on experience in business, gardening and cooking while expanding access to fresh produce and promoting food justice in the community. more

Spuyten Duyvil resident Camelia Tepelus has led Morris Park's Business Improvement District since 2019, securing major revitalization funding and earning recognition for transforming the east Bronx commercial corridor. more