City officials and community organizers visited Kingsbridge businesses to promote the Business Owner Bill of Rights, city resources and assistance as merchants face rising costs and uncertainty. more

Lehman College has launched a Ph.D. program in human performance and fitness, becoming the only public institution in New York City with an exercise-related doctorate. more

A new city housing strategy targets 4,075 new units in greater Riverdale over five years, including affordable and deeply affordable housing, amid historically limited development and restrictive zoning. more

Former 50th Precinct sergeant Luis Lopez volunteered at ground zero after 9/11 and later died from an illness his family and NYPD attributed to dust exposure at the site. more

Former Engine 52 captain Dan Daly recalls responding to the World Trade Center after 9/11, the difficult recovery operation and the compassion that shaped his work and legacy. more

Riverdale resident Monica Iken-Murphy remembers her husband Michael, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, and continues preserving his memory through advocacy, education and remembrance. more

Riverdale resident Jacques Brooks recalls surviving the 9/11 attacks from the World Trade Center’s south tower and escaping Lower Manhattan with colleagues amid confusion and devastation. more

Friends of Riverdale 9/11 Memorial Garden will host its sixth annual ceremony, honoring local victims and first responders while adding three names to the memorial sign. more

Manhattan College Parkway has been co-named Manhattan University Way, preserving the historic street name while recognizing Manhattan University’s expanded identity and continued role in the Riverdale community. more

The 1 train connects greater Riverdale from Marble Hill to Van Cortlandt Park while carrying riders along one of New York City’s oldest subway routes, rich with art and history. more