A New York bill seeking to eliminate the intoxication defense in rape cases faces ongoing delays, as lawmakers and advocates debate legal language, wrongful conviction concerns and the urgency of protecting survivors. more

Riverdale residents honor Terry Connaughton, whose decades of leadership in Gaelic sports, public service and community building connected Irish immigrants across New York and Ireland, leaving a lasting cross-generational legacy. more

Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy’s Cultural Diversity Day brings students together to share food, traditions and stories, creating a student-led celebration that fosters inclusion, cultural pride and deeper understanding across the school’s diverse community. more

Former Riverdale resident Chantal Belzberg receives the Israel Prize for her decades of work co-founding OneFamily, providing emotional, financial and community support to thousands of victims of terror and their families. more

Riverdale Senior Services completes a major kitchen renovation, expanding meal capacity and improving dining spaces, as part of a broader plan to enhance programs, reduce isolation and better serve older adults. more

Wave Hill’s John Nally internship program trains aspiring horticulturists through hands-on work, as three interns from diverse backgrounds gain skills, explore creativity and build pathways toward careers in gardening and landscape design. more

Midnight Noodle Mart opens on Riverdale Avenue, where owner Jacqueline Rojas blends Korean-inspired ramen, snacks and drinks with a family-run, community-focused approach, encouraging residents to explore new flavors in a welcoming space. more

Bronx artist Daniel Hauben unveils “Emergence” at Edgehill, showcasing decades of work and a major surrealist piece, reflecting personal growth and creative freedom. more

In an age increasingly defined by fragmented attention, ideological polarization and a steady decline in deep reading habits, the act of reading a good book can feel almost countercultural. Yet it is … more

Congressman Eliot Engel, who passed away last week, knew the heights of Washington well. Over 32 years in the House of Representatives, he rose to chair the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee … more