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Barbara Hernandez is frustrated over the inconvenience and the amount of money she has spent to purchase new electric cooking equipment to feed her family.

Amalgamated residents frustrated over indefinite cooking gas shut-off

Many residents at the Amalgamated Housing Cooperative have been unable to cook in their own homes for over a month. On Dec. 13, printed notices throughout the building alerted residents … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/17/25

Reeves (c.) with other students studying abroad in Morocco, where she will continue to study abroad for the winter semester.

Lehman students awarded with scholarships to study abroad

A quintet of Lehman College students recently learned they will be studying abroad at destinations of their choice after being named Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship award recipients. … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/17/25

A men's shelter in North Riverdale breaks ground on construction. The space is expected to be up and running by the end of the year.

Men's shelter breaks ground despite community opposition

The thought of a men’s shelter operating in North Riverdale continues to be an unpopular idea among locals who live in the area. The men’s shelter, currently under construction at … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/17/25

The walkway between 601 and 609 Kappock St. has been debated for years regarding who owns the property and who should be responsible for maintaining it.

Tattered Kappock Street pathway left in limbo

For pedestrians traveling on Kappock Street, beware the walkway between 601 and 609 Kappock St. The sloped pathway connects the dead end of Arlington Avenue to Kappock. Over the years, daily use has … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/17/25

The Old Guard possesses a large collection of historical artifacts including soldier’s uniforms and medals dating as far back as the Civil War.

Hidden gem of Riverdale: The Old Guard of the City of New York

On a chilly Saturday morning, Vice Commandant Harold Dworetzky raised the Old Guard flag outside of an unassuming house at 485 W. 246th St. – the only indication to the public of what lies … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/17/25

The Derfner Judaica Museum features hundreds of Jewish artifacts as well as paintings in its two exhibitions.

Hidden gem of Riverdale -- Derfner Judaica Museum

Named after its benefactors, Helen and Harold Derfner, the Derfner Judaica Museum has continued the preservation of artistic and historical items for more than 40 years. Located within the … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/17/25

Belinda Davids’ passion for performing comes from her love of music, her love for her two sons and showing them anyone can do anything at any age.

Whitney Houston tribute concert comes to the Bronx

At the Lehman Performing Arts Center on Jan. 19 Belinda Davids, a South African singer, will take the stage to perform some of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits. Davids has been … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/17/25

CUNY faculty and staff have been without a contract since February 2023 and despite a memorandum being drafted for approval, faculty are still displeased.

CUNY union reaches tentative contract agreement after two years

After two years of bargaining, the City University of New York public higher education school system reached a tentative employment contract agreement with the CUNY Professional Staff Congress on … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/10/25

Plans for the observatory in Jerome park began in 2019 when Nassau Community College gave its old observatory to the Amateur Astronomers Association.

Liability issues squash observatory project

The Bronx was slated to be home to New York City’s first free observatory, but liability issues halted those plans. The Jerome Park observatory was to operate as a stargazing … more

1/10/25

Rendering of 160 Van Cortlandt Park South upon completion.

Affordable housing goes up in Kingsbridge

Construction on an affordable housing development which will consist of more than 300 units located across the street from Van Cortlandt Park is officially underway. Property owner and … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/10/25

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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