As grocery prices rise, Riverdale organizations report growing food insecurity among seniors, with meal delivery programs and food assistance becoming increasingly vital for older adults living on fixed incomes. more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed budget would invest $20.5 million in New York City street vendors, expanding licenses, supporting education efforts and helping thousands of vendors move toward legal compliance. more

With the announcement of the proposed NYC budget, Bronx leaders and cultural institutions support increased tourism funding, saying expanded promotion could attract visitors, strengthen local businesses, create jobs and reshape perceptions of neighborhoods and attractions across the borough. more

Bronx Democratic primary candidates are campaigning across congressional, Assembly and local party races, with endorsements split between the Unity Democratic Club and Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club ahead of June elections. more

The New York Botanical Garden’s “Flower Power” exhibition combines contemporary art, flowers and 1960s protest history, exploring how floral symbolism shaped movements for peace, activism, liberation and cultural change. more

Historic preservationist Sarah Eccles uses Instagram to showcase Bronx architecture, labor history and overlooked neighborhoods, building a large audience while challenging stereotypes and celebrating the borough’s cultural and historical richness. more

Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy’s Interactive Arts Festival showcased student artwork, music and performances, celebrating creativity, self-expression and arts education while highlighting how artistic learning builds confidence, perseverance and problem-solving skills. more

Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the former Riverdale resident who helped Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. draft the famed “I Have A Dream” speech and served as one of his closest advisers, died May 22 at … more

Community concerns over rising vehicle thefts prompted the NYPD to expand prevention efforts in Riverdale, where residents report ongoing thefts of cars, rims, sensors and catalytic converters. more

Construction has officially begun on River’s Edge, an 11-story luxury senior living facility in Riverdale featuring upscale amenities, long-term care services and geothermal energy infrastructure. more