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

Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery’s “People and Places” exhibit in Riverdale features six contemporary artists working in painting, mosaics, wood and mixed media, exploring themes of water, light, landscapes and human connection. more

Riverdale co-op residents are urging city leaders to provide financial relief from Local Laws 97 and 11, arguing compliance costs are driving assessments higher and threatening housing affordability. more

Thousands gathered in Van Cortlandt Park as the New York Philharmonic delivered a free outdoor concert, inspiring families, showcasing young composers and expanding access to world-class classical music in the Bronx. more

After more than three decades of advocacy, the Tibbetts Brook daylighting project is set to begin construction this fall, restoring the historic waterway, reducing pollution and expanding Bronx green space. more

Dozens of anglers from Riverdale, Westchester and beyond gathered on Long Island Sound for the annual Jewish Community Fishing Trip, combining fishing, family traditions, community connections and lessons about kosher fish. more

With Democratic primaries approaching, voters will soon decide who will represent New York’s 15th Congressional District. The district stretches across much of the Bronx, including greater Riverdale and the South Bronx. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres is seeking another term against challengers Michael Blake and Jose Vega. The Press interviewed each candidate on key community issues ahead of the June 23 contest. more

With less than a week until the Democratic primary elections, Assembly District 81 remains competitive. The Press interviewed the candidates, Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz and educator and activist Morgan Evers, on key community issues ahead of the June 23 contest. more