According to police, Abundio Hernandez Cantu, 36, of Yonkers was arrested June 29 and charged with rape in connection to a Van Cortlandt Park assault.  The assault was reported as occurring … more

Looking for something to do in the greater Riverdale area this weekend? Check out some upcoming community events. more

Incumbents Jeffrey Dinowitz and Ritchie Torres won their Democratic primary races, defeating challengers in two closely watched Bronx contests focused on affordability, housing, public safety and economic opportunity. more

Riverdale Knicks fans joined millions in Manhattan to celebrate the franchise’s long-awaited championship, sharing emotional memories from the ticker-tape parade, City Hall ceremony and a historic season decades in the making. more

New York City’s new free 2-K program is accepting applications through June 26, offering childcare savings for Bronx families while local providers weigh funding, staffing and enrollment challenges. more

Wave Hill and the New York Botanical Garden are adapting to climate change as warmer temperatures, extreme weather and shifting bloom cycles challenge plant collections and reshape long-term horticultural planning in the Bronx. more

Voters in the 81st Assembly District Democratic primary elected Abigail Martin, Ben Jackson, Johanna Edmondson and Michael Heller to key party leadership positions. more

Bronx Community Board 8’s Land Use Committee gave their approval June 1 to the Talner Congregation Beth David to start construction on a synagogue at 5204 Arlington Ave. by approving of   its … more

Van Cortlandt Park’s annual Juneteenth celebration honored enslaved Africans buried on the grounds through a libation ceremony, music and reflection while unveiling memorial plans for the historic burial site. more

A NYC interactive map from DORIS highlights more than 2,500 co-named streets, helping residents explore the histories of local honorees in Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil and beyond. more