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The redesign and reconstruction of Bailey Playground in Kingsbridge topped the list of Community Board 8’s fiscal year 2028 capital rankings.
5 things to know about the community board budget process
Bronx Community Board 8 opened its FY 2028 budget process, seeking public input on priorities including Bailey Playground, surveillance cameras, school improvements, step streets and green infrastructure. Community boards formally submit capital and expense priorities each year as part of the city budget process. more
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Greater Riverdale contains many parks and green spaces, including Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park.
Dinowitz urges appeal after federal judge strikes down New York climate superfund law
A federal judge ruled New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act unconstitutional and preempted by federal law, blocking the $75 billion program backed by Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz. more
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Council member Pierina Sanchez joined members of the New York City Department of Small Business Services and Our Bronx to share city resources with business owners on Sept. 1.
City officials visit Kingsbridge businesses to promote resources and Business Owner Bill of Rights
City officials and community organizers visited Kingsbridge businesses to promote the Business Owner Bill of Rights, city resources and assistance as merchants face rising costs and uncertainty. more
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Lehman College became the first public institution in the city to offer a doctorate in an exercise-related discipline.
Lehman College becomes NYC’s only public institution with exercise-related Ph.D.
Lehman College has launched a Ph.D. program in human performance and fitness, becoming the only public institution in New York City with an exercise-related doctorate. more
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Greater Riverdale produced 2,036 units in the last 9 years, according to the city’s department of housing preservation and development.
New York City housing strategy pushes for more development in greater Riverdale
A new city housing strategy targets 4,075 new units in greater Riverdale over five years, including affordable and deeply affordable housing, amid historically limited development and restrictive zoning. more
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The Riverdale 9/11 Memorial Garden honors neighbors who died the day of the attacks, as well as those who died later in life due to 9/11-induced illnesses.
Riverdale 9/11 memorial ceremony marks 25 years of remembrance and community
Friends of Riverdale 9/11 Memorial Garden will host its sixth annual ceremony, honoring local victims and first responders while adding three names to the memorial sign. more
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Manhattan University President Frederick Bonato, Council member Eric Dinowitz, Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz and Community Board 8 Vice Chair Bob Bender.
Riverdale street now honors both Manhattan College and Manhattan University
Manhattan College Parkway has been co-named Manhattan University Way, preserving the historic street name while recognizing Manhattan University’s expanded identity and continued role in the Riverdale community. more
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The 1 train glides over the Harlem River from Inwood and settles onto West 225th Street, the start of Marble Hill. Exiting the train, passengers are met with the whir and bang of construction from the ongoing Broadway Bridge project. But with a slight turn, the waterfront and the lush greenery that lines the tracks comes into view. The visible waterway is about where the Harlem River and the Spuyten Duyvil Creek meet. More than a century ago, the Spuyten Duyvil creek was notorious for its rough waters, its name originating from a Dutch phrase that translates to “in spite of the devil.”
The 1 train connects greater Riverdale through history, art and everyday commutes
The 1 train connects greater Riverdale from Marble Hill to Van Cortlandt Park while carrying riders along one of New York City’s oldest subway routes, rich with art and history. more
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With Robert Susman on the trombone, the Riverdale-Kingsbridge Jazz Collective performed at the Riverdale Neighborhood House’s Music in the Garden series on Sept. 3.
Riverdale-Kingsbridge Jazz Collective aims to make live music more accessible in the Bronx
RiKi Jazz is bringing low- and no-cost live performances to Riverdale and Kingsbridge while creating opportunities for local musicians and working toward a future neighborhood jazz festival. more
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Bronx Community Board 8’s discussions span issues relating to public safety, traffic and transportation — especially along Broadway, pictured — and land use, among many other things.
5 things to know about Bronx Community Board 8’s new session
Bronx Community Board 8 returned from its summer recess Sept. 1. Here are five things to know about its purpose, past and how to get involved in upcoming sessions.   What is a … more
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