As August winds down, kids are gearing up to return to school and adults are settling back into a more rigid daily routine. But before the summer slips away, there’s still time to bask in the … more

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25 in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Riley Billingslea, according to an announcement released by police that night.  The … more

A powerful Aug. 7 storm left downed trees and damaged vehicles across greater Riverdale, renewing concerns about urban tree maintenance as severe weather becomes more frequent across New York City. more

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring will launch a free CAPABLE program this fall, helping low-income older adults improve their homes, maintain independence and safely age in place. more

KRVC received a $100,000 NYC Small Business Services grant to expand BAMBA, strengthen local merchants, improve commercial corridors and support small-business revitalization across the northwest Bronx. more

New York City’s first publicly-funded 2-K program will offer roughly 2,000 free seats this fall, including in School District 10, as families navigate high childcare costs and limited availability. more

Wave Hill’s youth scientists presented research on bat activity, forest fragmentation and American chestnut restoration at the American Museum of Natural History after a 14-month ecology internship. more

Riverdale-area advocates are urging passage of COPA, a proposed housing law that would give qualified nonprofits first chance to purchase certain distressed buildings and preserve affordable housing. more

At 84, artist and teacher Lucy Degidon continues creating and mentoring Bronx children, drawing on decades of painting, performance and teaching to find purpose, resilience and connection through art. more

Scholastic donated more than 1,600 children’s and young adult books to Books x Bodegas, helping the Bronx literacy initiative expand its network of neighborhood book sites. more