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The Jewish Association Serving the Aging once resided at 3800 Sedgwick Ave. but recently relocated to this storefront on West 231st Street, gaining a new population of seniors to service.

Jewish Association for Aging moves to new Bronx location

Learn about the relocation of the Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA) from Van Cortlandt Jewish Center to 185 W. 231st St., impacting seniors' access and community services. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/19/24

New York City will soon require residents to buy city-branded trash bins in it’s fight to keep streets clean. Businesses are already using bins, though not those sold by the city.

New York City mayor introduces new trash-bin designs to combat rat infestation

Mayor Eric Adams unveils New York City's new trash-bin designs to combat rat problem and keep streets clean. Businesses face new regulations for trash disposal. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/19/24

Riverdale native and artist Ian Sullivan, left, lays down the base layer for a new mural that will commemorate the Friendly Fridge’s enduring success.

Riverdale artist Ian Sullivan creates mural for Friendly Fridge Foundation's anniversary

Riverdale artist Ian Sullivan creates a mural to commemorate the Friendly Fridge Foundation's fourth anniversary, celebrating community impact and combating food insecurity. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 7/19/24

Librado Romero, once a celebrated photojournalist for The New York Times, spends time in his Yonkers art studio, which he has decorated to feel like a second home.

Librado Romero's life-inspired art exhibited at Gallery 505 in Riverdale

Librado “Lee” Romero, an accidental photographer turned artist, showcases his life-inspired paintings at Gallery 505. His work reflects his global experiences and personal history. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/19/24

Riverdale residents can learn how to prepare for emergencies that include natural disasters like the flooding from Hurricane Ida in 2021.

Spuyten Duyvil Library's disaster preparedness workshop sees no attendees despite critical importance

The Spuyten Duyvil Library's citizen preparedness workshop, aimed at educating residents on disaster readiness, saw no attendees despite being organized with the state's Citizen Preparedness Corps. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/19/24

The parks department is understaffed with mayoral budget cuts stripping the park of 24 workers. Even with City Council allocating $15 million back to park maintenance, it may not be enough.

NYC parks struggle with trash due to budget buts and increased summer usage

Summer brings crowds and garbage to parks. Budget cuts leave NYC parks understaffed, struggling with maintenance. Officials urge visitors to help keep parks clean. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/15/24

Next year, community green space Riverdale Stables plans to expand to offer more inclusive programs and facilities.

Riders discover the therapeutic and community benefits of Riverdale Stables

Scott Tarter, co-manager of Riverdale Stables, shares his lifelong passion for horses, highlighting the stables' community-focused programs and therapeutic benefits. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 7/15/24

The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center is moving forward with selling its property on Sedgwick Avenue, with chair Jack Kleinfeld saying the board is doing what it believes is best for the synagogue.

Community concerns rise over Van Cortlandt Jewish Center's pending sale

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center members await a final contract to sell their property, causing community concerns over the loss of essential services and institutions. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/15/24

New speed limit reductions between Kappock and West 227th Street will honor a Brooklyn child whose life was lost to a traffic accident.

New Speed limits on Netherland Avenue under Sammy's Law to enhance pedestrian safety

Sammy's Law empowers NYC to set its own speed limits. Netherland Avenue will see speed-limit reductions to enhance pedestrian safety, particularly near schools and high-traffic areas. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 7/15/24

The cause of this sinkhole, located outside a residential building on Riverdale Avenue, has not yet been identified, but city agencies say they're on it.

Frequent sinkholes in Riverdale linked to climate change and aging infrastructure

Riverdale faces frequent sinkholes due to climate change and aging infrastructure, with recent incidents on Riverdale Ave., Cambridge Ave., and West 231st Street. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/15/24

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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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