New York City’s SCOOP Act would add dog waste bag dispensers, warning signs, enforcement and composting programs as officials seek to address rising complaints about dog waste in Riverdale and across the city. more

A North American river otter was spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in about a century, offering conservationists a hopeful sign that restoration efforts are improving the urban river’s ecosystem. more

Riverdale Neighborhood House hosted its Tomato Harvest Party Aug. 23, bringing neighbors together to harvest garden produce, make tomato sauce and explore local community activities. more

Charles Whitfield, a former Eleven Madison Park coffee director, has opened Drawbridge Coffee outside the Spuyten Duyvil Metro-North station, serving commuters specialty cold drinks. more

As August winds down, kids are gearing up to return to school and adults are settling back into a more rigid daily routine. But before the summer slips away, there’s still time to bask in the … more

A powerful Aug. 7 storm left downed trees and damaged vehicles across greater Riverdale, renewing concerns about urban tree maintenance as severe weather becomes more frequent across New York City. more

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring will launch a free CAPABLE program this fall, helping low-income older adults improve their homes, maintain independence and safely age in place. more

KRVC received a $100,000 NYC Small Business Services grant to expand BAMBA, strengthen local merchants, improve commercial corridors and support small-business revitalization across the northwest Bronx. more

New York City’s first publicly-funded 2-K program will offer roughly 2,000 free seats this fall, including in School District 10, as families navigate high childcare costs and limited availability. more

Wave Hill’s youth scientists presented research on bat activity, forest fragmentation and American chestnut restoration at the American Museum of Natural History after a 14-month ecology internship. more