After launching a mobile barbershop during the pandemic, Riverdale barber Al Rodriguez built a loyal following cutting hair inside a renovated van on Mosholu Avenue. more

Your March 5, 2026, edition published a letter to the editor titled “Endorsing Ritchie Torres betrays the Bronx.” Why? Clearly it is because he backs Israel. The letter … more

I learned of the Trump administration’s repeal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangerment Finding in an email from Rabbi Jennie Rosenn, founder of the Jewish environmental … more

After Trump took office the first time, in 2017, I read the book "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis, a scary dystopian novel written in 1935. It portrayed the rise of a populist who campaigned … more

John H. Reynolds, a lifelong resident of Kingsbridge/Riverdale, passed away at age 80 on Dec. 3, 2025. more

Sick, unseen and left behind. This is the reality for 10% to 20% of children previously infected with COVID-19.  What if we told you that in many school districts, hundreds of students are … more

A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets. more

Marble Hill merchants say MTA bus camera enforcement and ongoing 1 train construction on Broadway have reduced parking, increased fines and hurt sales, leaving small businesses struggling to manage deliveries and customers. more

Riverdale native and FDNY firefighter Gerard “Jerry” Lennon died at 59 from COPD linked to Ground Zero recovery work. Family, firefighters and community members gathered to honor his life and service. more

Bronx nonprofit Our Bronx supports the SAFER Homes Act targeting negligent landlords while continuing to advocate for COPA, two housing policies aimed at preventing displacement and preserving affordable housing. more