Riverdale skaters reflect on their years-long effort to build Van Cortlandt Skate Park, a community space born from teen advocacy that continues to foster connection, mentorship and skateboarding culture across generations. more

A Riverdale area resident discovers purpose and connection through daily birdwatching from his balcony, turning a personal routine into a shared community experience while observing migration patterns along the Hudson River. more

North Riverdale volunteers launched a spring cleanup, planting flowers, removing trash, and refreshing streetscapes, as the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance continues growing community participation and supporting neighborhood beautification and local businesses. more

Just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, one vehicle was flipped upside down after colliding with another at the intersection of West 256th Street and Riverdale Avenue.  more

Eliot Engel, the former Democratic congressman who represented Riverdale and other parts of the northern Bronx during his long political career, died April 10 at 79 years old.  more

The District 81 Assembly race is shaping up as a competitive Democratic primary between longtime incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz and challenger Morgan Evers. more

After flooding caused by sprinkler malfunctions, Bronx Yoga Lab faces costly repairs, but community members have rallied to raise funds and support the Marble Hill studio’s recovery and continued operation. more

A Riverdale musician’s new book, inspired by Bob Dylan, explores music as an experience rather than a message, urging listeners to embrace songs as abstract art rather than decode their meaning. more

Riverdale artist Nina Seigenfeld Velazquez’s “Coffee Reimagined” exhibit transforms coffee sleeves into collectible art, using NYC’s iconic Anthora cup to make creativity accessible and part of everyday life. more

A Bronx initiative called “Books x Bodegas” is placing free books in neighborhood stores, expanding access to reading and turning everyday spaces into informal community hubs for literacy and connection. more