A proposed Happy Times Cannabis dispensary on Riverdale Avenue faces strong neighborhood opposition over its proximity to schools and questions about New York’s cannabis licensing rules. more

Boo on Mosholu brought neighbors to Mosholu Avenue on Oct. 24 for Halloween games, costumes, vendors and activities celebrating neighborhood connections and local businesses. more

North Riverdale resident Meghan Gonoude has turned a pandemic-era crafting hobby into Mystical Meghan, a year-round business inspired by Halloween, family memories and handmade jewelry and crystal suncatchers. more

Derfner Judaica Museum’s new exhibition features 30 photographs by 13 artists, exploring American identity, representation, race, gender and culture through portraits spanning more than a century. On view through Jan. 24, 2027. more

Bronx CB8’s public safety committee reviewed crime trends, streetlight outages, domestic violence resources, NYPD responses to the Marble Hill ICE shooting, e-bike fire risks and pedestrian safety proposals. more

New Yorkers rallied and organized a protest ride demanding Oscar Belgal’s release and an investigation after an ICE officer shot him in Marble Hill, while lawyers raised concerns about his medical care in detention. more

A city workshop introduced Riverdale co-op residents to NYC Accelerator resources for planning and financing energy upgrades required under Local Law 97, as buildings prepare for stricter emissions limits. more

New federal student loan rules could jeopardize loan access for programs whose graduates fall below earnings benchmarks, raising concerns about affordability for students pursuing social work, teaching and the arts. more

Christ Church Riverdale celebrated its 160th anniversary, reflecting on its historic ties to Lou Gehrig and Fiorello LaGuardia while highlighting its food pantry, social justice work and evolving community mission. more

Marble Hill honored longtime barber Rosey Spivey with a street co-naming ceremony, celebrating nearly 65 years of service and the barbershop’s role as a neighborhood gathering place. more