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Tire thefts surge in Riverdale and Kingsbridge, residents struggle for solutions

Tire thefts in Riverdale and Kingsbridge rise, with cars left on crates. Residents seek solutions as New York Police Department advice offers little relief, and thefts persist weekly. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/27/24

Greater Riverdale’s Democratic leaders said they were disappointed a leader of the Republican party would betray her own district’s trust.

NYC GOP District Leader Nicole Torres charged with bribery, fraud and extortion

Nicole Torres, a GOP district leader in NYC, faces charges of bribery, fraud and extortion. Accused of illegal schemes involving poll worker payments and falsified time sheets. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/13/24

Overlook Manor, once a dormitory for Manhattan College, has long been the subject of heated community discussions regarding a potential migrant or homeless shelter.

NYC converts former Manhattan College dorm into migrant shelter amid community concerns

Overlook Manor, a former Manhattan College dorm, will soon house migrant families amid NYC's ongoing asylum-seeker crisis, sparking mixed community reactions and concerns over transparency. more

by Izania Gonzalez and Alaska St. Clair | 8/9/24

Representative Ritchie Torres’ BODEGA Act is meant to protect owners from violent crime, which Torres says is on the upswing in the Bronx.

Ritchie Torres proposes legislation to enhance bodega security against violent crime

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced a bill to fund panic buttons and surveillance for bodegas to combat violent crime. The legislation aims to protect essential small businesses in vulnerable communities. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 8/9/24

Queens resident Jewely Colon holds up a joint as a 50th Precinct officer walks by Wednesday, May 22. Colon said she is excited about a state licensed dispensary opening at 3633 Kingsbridge Ave.

Greater Riverdale's first state-licensed dispensary, Frass Box, opened in June

Frass Box, greater Riverdale's first state-licensed dispensary, opened in June at 3633 Kingsbridge Ave. After a two-year application process, it will offer various cannabis products. more

by Eric Harvey | 8/1/24

The city sheriff’s office is responsible for oversight of the closure and seizure of illegal cannabis and vape products.

Mayor gives cannabis shop at W. 261st the boot

Mayor Eric Adams cracks down on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in NYC, closing Exotic Land for illegal sales of cannabis and flavored vapes near Riverdale. Legalization status and enforcement detailed. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 6/16/24

Aracely Ortiz, 43, and Jonathan Corona, 36, of the same Spuyten Duyvil apartment, were arrested and charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree and third degree.

Law enforcement raid yields drug haul

Spuyten Duyvil apartment raid reveals narcotics operation yielding 25+ pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, $100K cash. Two arrested. Law enforcement collaboration praised. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/19/24

Federal law enforcement officials were seen carrying out boxes and bags from an apartment at 536 Kappock St., on Wednesday, where they said they found a narcotics distribution operation. Two people were arrested.

Feds raid Spuyten Duyvil apartment looking for drugs

Drug raid at 536 Kappock St. in Spuyten Duyvil results in narcotics seizure by law enforcement agencies. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/8/24

Marisol Diaz/file Deshaun Coleman, 46, will appear at the Bronx Supreme Criminal Court on March 14. He was charged with murder, manslaughter, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection to the fatal shooting of Hasan Richburg on Feb. 8.

Coleman charged in Richburg shooting

The man arrested for the murder of Hasan Richburg in Kingsbridge Heights last month will be in court again next week for his arraignment. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 3/11/24

Delivery driver robbed at gunpoint

A pair of armed moped riders reportedly robbed a delivery driver at gunpoint on Feb. 23, making off with some cash and a cell phone. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 3/11/24

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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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