On the first day of religion class at Saint Gabriel School, Glenn McCarthy would begin by playing “I Am … I Said,” by Neil Diamond. more

Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, adjutant general with the New York Guard, says two of his soldiers hailing from the greater Riverdale area will serve the community, state and nation as part of the state military forces: Lt. Col. Sean Gardner and Sgt. Luis Thomas. more

The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the whereabouts of a man caught on surveillance they believe tried to swindle a senior citizen out of a quarter-million dollars. more

Jewish educators and students can now continue to comfortably celebrate one of the most important holidays in their religion from the comfort of their homes. more

It was a solid battle, but Tess Cohen’s bid to become the next Bronx district attorney ended with Darcel Clark once again winning he Democratic nomination for the role on Primary Tuesday. more

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Home for Adults has been a mainstay in North Riverdale for nearly 40 years. But an open-door policy that allows its more than 250 residents to come and go at all hours of the day and night has had an impact on local businesses. more

A homeless man was killed and another man is in custody after a street brawl turned deadly in Kingsbridge early Friday morning.  more

(First part of two-part series.) Josefina spent Mother’s Day by having a wonderful dinner with her son and grandchildren. They ate out in Manhattan and had some ice cream. But the holiday ended too soon when Josefina had to return to her room at The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Home for Adults. “I’m always sad to have to come back to The W. Anytime I get away from here is good,” she said wistfully. more

Generations of alumni and students came together at the Saint Gabriel School graduation on Friday, June 9, to celebrate not only its newest alumni but a goodbye celebration as the school permanently closed. more

For Laura Levine-Pinedo, giving back to the northwest Bronx is something that has come to her naturally for years. That’s why it wasn’t so difficult for state Sen. Gustavo Rivera to honor her with the Empire Award on June 15. more