After launching a mobile barbershop during the pandemic, Riverdale barber Al Rodriguez built a loyal following cutting hair inside a renovated van on Mosholu Avenue. more

Marble Hill merchants say MTA bus camera enforcement and ongoing 1 train construction on Broadway have reduced parking, increased fines and hurt sales, leaving small businesses struggling to manage deliveries and customers. more

Riverdale native and FDNY firefighter Gerard “Jerry” Lennon died at 59 from COPD linked to Ground Zero recovery work. Family, firefighters and community members gathered to honor his life and service. more

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

Riverdale resident Koma Gandy is a Navy veteran and a Harvard University graduate. She is also the cofounder of the nation’s first professional women’s rugby team. more

Ahead of the implementation of new federal student loan limits, New York leaders in higher education and professional associations joined U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres for a roundtable on Feb. 18, warning … more