State Sen. Gustavo Rivera condemned the shooting of Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill by a U.S.   Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Oct. 8, saying in a statement released that day that, at … more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 12 press release he was directing the New York City Police Department to conduct a review of its use-of-force policies and practices. The mayor’s office … more

Following the release of body-worn camera footage showing the New York City Police Department's response to the Oct. 8 Marble Hill shooting by an ICE agent , the department has now released footage … more

The New York City Police Department has released body-worn camera footage of officers' response to the Oct. 8 shooting of a man in Marble Hill by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … more

A lawsuit alleging seven Cornell fraternity members raped an intoxicated student has renewed debate over New York’s sexual assault laws and Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz’s A101 legislation. more

After nearly a decade of renting worship spaces, bilingual Christian church Grace Tabernacle has opened a permanent home on Corlear Avenue and plans to expand English-language services and community outreach. more

Fordham University awarded the Angellyh Yambo Foundation $50,000 to study the impact of its Bronx Community Mapping program, which teaches teens to use mapping and data to address community challenges. more

Amadeo Oktrova has been promoted to deputy inspector while continuing as commanding officer of the NYPD’s 50th Precinct, bringing years of specialized crime-fighting experience to Riverdale and surrounding neighborhoods. more

The University of Mount Saint Vincent has opened the Dedication to Community Justice Institute, bringing justice education, community engagement and conversations about inequity to its Riverdale campus. more

The New York Botanical Garden is celebrating Día de los Muertos with colorful displays, an ofrenda, La Catrina, performances, crafts and a Nov. 1 parade. more