Former special education teacher Ben Averbuch is teaching Bronx kids more than recipes through the Student Kitchen, using cooking workshops to promote confidence, nutrition and awareness of food insecurity. more

Longtime comedians Joe Torry, Talent Harris, Capone and Joe Clair bring their nationally recognized stand-up careers to Lehman Center for a performance rooted in shared experiences and universal humor. more

As CUNY Beyond celebrates its first graduating class, Lehman College student Jeffrey Gomez exemplifies the initiative’s mission by transforming internships and networking opportunities into a full-time finance career. more

The annual Riverdale Block Party and Riverdale Y 5K and Fun Run brought residents together for a day of live entertainment, local shopping, athletic competition and community spirit. more

A Riverdale-born production company is opening a new Bronx studio after overcoming industry setbacks, financial struggles and personal loss while building a storytelling-driven business serving local brands and high-profile clients. more

At 10:03 a.m. Thursday, May 21, the New York Fire Department received a report of a fire at the Skyview apartment complex at 5900 Arlington Ave. in Riverdale.  Dozens of people, along … more

Van Cortlandt Village residents say a persistent sewage leak reflects broader concerns about rapid development, aging infrastructure and the changing character of their northwest Bronx neighborhood amid ongoing housing construction. more

Northwest Bronx residents are pressuring Citizens Bank to end financial ties with private prison companies linked to ICE detention facilities, as local protests grow alongside a national De-ICE banking campaign. more

A new Bronx Community Board 8 study examines storefront vacancies, rising commercial rents and shifting retail patterns across Riverdale and nearby neighborhoods as leaders push for stronger small business support and vacancy reform. more

ELLIS Preparatory Academy in the Bronx raised more than $65,000 in scholarships for graduating immigrant students, helping seniors overcome rising college costs while celebrating resilience, community support and educational achievement. more