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Kingsbridge’s Church of the Mediator, which served as an essential food pantry during the pandemic, will be the site of an all-new farmers market spearheaded by state Democratic committee member Johanna Edmondson.

New farmers market in Kingsbridge aims to combat food insecurity in the Bronx

Johanna Edmondson is co-launching a farmers market in Kingsbridge on Sept. 7 to fight food insecurity in the Bronx, offering fresh produce and community resources. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 7/26/24

If Ryder’s Law is passed this September, carriage horses will be protected from ending up in slaughterhouses and suffering through summer’s extreme heat.

Ryder's Law: New Yorkers push to ban horse carriages in NYC after tragic incident

New Yorkers advocate for Ryder's Law to ban horse carriages in NYC after a horse's collapse sparks outrage. The proposed law aims to protect carriage horses from heat and abuse. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 7/26/24

No city agency seems to want to be responsible for this tree, which fell over July 5 at the corner of West 234th Street and Kingsbridge Avenue, blocking a portion of the sidewalk.

Kingsbridge resident faces bureaucratic maze to report fallen tree

A Kingsbridge resident struggled to report a failing tree to city services, leading to the tree falling and blocking a sidewalk. It remains unaddressed weeks later. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/26/24

Once a place for nuns, the Inwood religious sanctuary has become a place to learn about and conserve butterflies, like the monarch.

Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary: Urban oasis protects monarchs and inspires conservation

Discover the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, a vibrant community garden fostering monarch butterfly conservation amid urban challenges. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 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

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

Robbed near bus station

1. Police said that a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old were waiting to catch a bus at Broadway and West 231st Street at 4:15 a.m. on June 17 when two other men sized them up as easy marks for a robbery. The robbers... more

By Nic Cavell | 6/25/15

Volunteer Duffy Chen, 79, puts gravy on a turkey before serving Thanksgiving lunch at Riverdale YM-YWHA Senior Center on Tuesday. On Saturday Chef Ian Nerwen began this pre work in anticipation of Riverdale YM-YWHA Senior Center lunch in on Tuesday. The menu included Mushroom Barley soup as the started followed by the entrée of turkey with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, sweet potato yams – some had chicken or fish and for desserts pumpkin pie with grapes.

Giving thanks [Photo gallery]

11/26/14

Devin Cuddy, 4, gets in a fighting stance as he play battles Rami Lapin and Isacc Veras, both 5, in a ballon sword fight at the annual Jonson Venue Block party on Sunday.

Festival fencing [Photo gallery]

10/1/14

Independence Day fireworks came early to the Bronx with bombs bursting in air over Orchard Beach on June 27 courtesy of state Sen. Jeff Klein and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Hundreds gathered on the shore for the sound and light show.

Rockets’ red glare [Photo gallery]

7/8/14

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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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