Riverdale resident David Diaz explores resilience, faith, fatherhood and breaking cycles in a new memoir about moving from childhood poverty and housing instability toward greater stability. more

The season of ghosts and ghouls is here. With Halloween less than a month away, the northwest Bronx is getting into the spirit with a packed calendar of family-friendly events, neighborhood … more

A man was shot in Marble Hill by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, according to officials.  Police said a person was shot at 2 Marble Hill Avenue at 3:04 p.m. Oct. 8. Council member Eric Dinowitz, who was present at the scene after the incident, spoke with law enforcement officials and told The Press the man was shot in the neck, and was in stable condition at the hospital.  more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 2 news release New York City artists and small nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 in funding — the first increase in grant awards for artists in two … more

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and New York State Attorney General Letitia James formed a joint task force, along with other civic leaders, to “fight back against the Trump … more

For nonemergency services like filling a pothole or turning on the heat in an apartment, New Yorkers call 311, file a complaint online at nyc.gov/311, or text 311-692. The 311 system connects … more

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Oct. 7 that Luis Rojas Cabrera was indicted for murder and other related charges after allegedly administering an IV injection July 19 to Riverdale … more

The Riverdale Press’ second opinion poll asked residents what their biggest quality-of-life concerns are in the area. In our inaugural opinion poll, appearing in last week’s paper, our team … more

The Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center has opened on West 262nd Street, with Westhab accepting up to 130 men and offering housing, job training, counseling and other support services. more

The NYC Council allocated about $280,000 to expand Journalism for All, including another round of funding for a Marble Hill school that launched its first student newspaper last year. more