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Zohran Mamdani has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City.

Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race

After Tuesday night's call, Zohran Mamdani is set to become the 111th mayor of New York City. more

Staff Report | 11/4/25

Riverdale Leaders Welcome Gaza Ceasefire and Call for Lasting Peace

After two years of war, Riverdale leaders are expressing hope and relief following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that could mark a historic step toward peace. more

Nick Faria | 10/30/25

Polls opened on Oct. 25 for early voting in the general election, and will close Nov. 4 at 9 p.m.

Riverdale officials withhold endorsements ahead of mayoral race

As the New York City mayoral election nears, some Bronx officials are staying neutral amid controversy over candidate positions and past scandals. more

by Olivia Young | 10/30/25

Councilman Eric Dinowitz held a town hall at Riverdale Senior Services on Oct. 16 to inform voters of what’s on their ballot.”

Bronx Leaders Oppose Charter Changes That Shift Housing Power to Mayor

Bronx leaders warn voters that proposed NYC charter changes threaten local say over housing and land use decisions. more

Michelle Mullen | 10/23/25

Composer Leonard Lehrman, left, and his wife Helene Williams, co-founder of the Bronx Opera Company.

Bronx Concert to Honor U.N.'s 80th Anniversary with Music and Human Rights

Bronx concert at Vladeck Hall celebrates the UN’s 80th anniversary with music highlighting peace and human rights. more

Michelle Mullen | 10/23/25

Moderators told mayoral candidates the most frequently reported issues to 311 across boroughs are noise and illegal parking.

Illegal Parking Concerns Rise at New York City Mayoral Debate

Riverdale illegal parking complaints to 311 soar since pandemic more

Olivia Young | 10/23/25

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera awarded the Riverdale Neighborhood House with a $70,000 grant for youth programming.

RNH Gets $70K Grant for Bronx Youth Programs

Riverdale Neighborhood House received $70K to expand free programs helping Bronx teens access college and career opportunities. more

Michelle Mullen | 10/23/25

Laura Klein, left, and Dan Guenzburger, right, marched alongside a dozen others from Riverdale on Oct. 18 in Times Square.

Riverdale Joins No Kings Protest Against Trump Policies

Riverdale residents joined nationwide No Kings protests, rallying locally and in Manhattan against Trump-era policies. more

Olivia Young | 10/23/25

State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, left, presented Kingsbridge Historical Society President Nick Dembowski with a symbolic $250,000 check on Oct. 9.

$250K Grant to Restore Historic Edgehill Roof

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz funds dire Edgehill upgrades more

MICHELLE MULLEN | 10/17/25

Bronx HOPE offers 24/7 critical care to those struggling with substance use, regularly visiting precincts after residents have been arrested for drug possession. .

Mobile Overdose Response Van Launches in the Bronx

Nonprofit offers mobile access to narcan and testing strips more

Olivia Young | 10/10/25

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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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