Riverdale, Kingsbridge and nearby Bronx neighborhoods will be among the first to receive free 2-K childcare seats this fall as part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to expand universal childcare across New York City. more

River’s Edge, a luxury senior living community planned for Riverdale, is expected to break ground within 90 days, though nearby residents continue raising concerns about construction noise, traffic and neighborhood disruption. … more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $127 billion preliminary budget proposes reducing New York City library funding, raising concerns about service cuts and the future of seven-day access at branches like the Kingsbridge Library. more

Riverdale residents gathered March 7 for the neighborhood’s seventh annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, a grassroots tradition started during the pandemic that has grown from 20 neighbors into a lively community celebration. more

A Kingsbridge Heights daycare operator and her husband were sentenced to 25 years to life after a toddler died from fentanyl poisoning in 2023, when investigators discovered the facility was being used to store and process narcotics. more

After launching a mobile barbershop during the pandemic, Riverdale barber Al Rodriguez built a loyal following cutting hair inside a renovated van on Mosholu Avenue. more

Marble Hill merchants say MTA bus camera enforcement and ongoing 1 train construction on Broadway have reduced parking, increased fines and hurt sales, leaving small businesses struggling to manage deliveries and customers. more

Riverdale native and FDNY firefighter Gerard “Jerry” Lennon died at 59 from COPD linked to Ground Zero recovery work. Family, firefighters and community members gathered to honor his life and service. more

Bronx nonprofit Our Bronx supports the SAFER Homes Act targeting negligent landlords while continuing to advocate for COPA, two housing policies aimed at preventing displacement and preserving affordable housing. more

Snowstorms highlighted staffing and funding shortages in New York City’s Parks Department, as Van Cortlandt Park workers and volunteers worked long shifts clearing snow while advocates warn chronic underinvestment continues to strain crews. more