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Veterans raised flags when their branch’s song was played during the Armed Forces Medley.

Greater Riverdale Honors Local Veterans at Van Cortlandt Park Ceremony

Bronx Community Board 8 and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored Greater Riverdale’s nearly 2,300 veterans with a heartfelt Veterans Appreciation Month ceremony at Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. more

by Olivia Young | 11/7/25

At the Weinberg Center for Elder Justice, director Deirdre Lok leads a multidisciplinary team helping older adults recover from domestic violence.

Weinberg Center Expands Elder Abuse Support to NYC Family Justice Centers

The Riverdale-based Weinberg Center for Elder Justice has expanded its elder-abuse helpline into New York City’s Family Justice Centers, strengthening support for older survivors of domestic violence across all five boroughs. more

by Michelle Mullen | 11/7/25

Int. 1433, proposed by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, aims to expand family housing.

Council Member Eric Dinowitz Proposes Bill to Expand Family-Sized Affordable Housing

Council Member Eric Dinowitz introduced legislation requiring city-funded housing projects to include more two- and three-bedroom apartments, aiming to make New York City more affordable and family-friendly. more

by Olivia Young | 11/7/25

New York City law requires 26 agencies to offer voter registration to every eligible citizen they encounter.

Study Finds Most NYC Agencies Ignoring Voter Registration Law

A Manhattan University study led by Dr. Margaret Groarke found that most New York City agencies are failing to comply with a law requiring them to offer voter registration, leaving more than a million eligible residents unregistered. more

by Michelle Mullen | 11/7/25

Joined by Tuhina Ghosh, a Department of Sanitation representative, Community Board 8 members and chairs toured a strip of Broadway in a cross-committee initiative.

Community Board 8 Launches Broadway Corridor Initiative to Address Quality-of-Life Issues

Bronx Community Board 8 has launched the Broadway Corridor Initiative to tackle safety, sanitation, and business concerns along Kingsbridge’s busy retail strip amid ongoing MTA construction. more

by Michelle Mullen | 11/7/25

Over 50 percent of renters in greater Riverdale are rent burdened, the board said.

Bronx Community Board 8 Delays Vote on TOPA

The Bronx Community Board 8 Housing Committee postponed its vote to support the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a bill aimed at empowering tenants to buy their buildings and preserve affordable housing in the Bronx. more

by Olivia Young | 11/7/25

The Kingsbridge Armory has stood largely vacant for decades, long untouched and deteriorating.

NYC Council Approves $375 Million Redevelopment of Kingsbridge Armory

The New York City Council unanimously approved a $375 million redevelopment plan for the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory, marking a historic victory for community-led investment that promises jobs, housing, and cultural space for the Bronx. more

by Michelle Mullen | 11/7/25

Marina Silva, with her sons John Paul and John Michael, went all out for the Harvest Fest.

KHCC Harvest Fest Brings Fun and Community

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center’s 13th annual Harvest Fest brought families together for a day of fall fun, community support, and creative activities led by local youth. more

by Olivia Young | 10/30/25

Previously Safe Halloween, Boo at MU is Manhattan University’s annual Halloween celebration

Boo at MU Brings Halloween Fun and Community Spirit to Manhattan University

Manhattan University’s annual Boo at MU celebration filled campus halls with costumes, crafts, and community spirit as students welcomed families for a night of Halloween fun. more

by Michelle Mullen | 10/30/25

The mammography machine at Montefiore Einstein Radiology allows patients to control compression with a remote.

Riverdale mammography site expands access to breast cancer screenings

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on early detection, Montefiore Einstein Radiology’s new Riverdale site is helping local women access lifesaving screenings close to home. more

by Olivia Young | 10/30/25

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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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