Riverdale resident David Diaz explores resilience, faith, fatherhood and breaking cycles in a new memoir about moving from childhood poverty and housing instability toward greater stability. more

The season of ghosts and ghouls is here. With Halloween less than a month away, the northwest Bronx is getting into the spirit with a packed calendar of family-friendly events, neighborhood … more

A man was shot in Marble Hill by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, according to officials.  Police said a person was shot at 2 Marble Hill Avenue at 3:04 p.m. Oct. 8. Council member Eric Dinowitz, who was present at the scene after the incident, spoke with law enforcement officials and told The Press the man was shot in the neck, and was in stable condition at the hospital.  more

For nonemergency services like filling a pothole or turning on the heat in an apartment, New Yorkers call 311, file a complaint online at nyc.gov/311, or text 311-692. The 311 system connects … more

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Oct. 7 that Luis Rojas Cabrera was indicted for murder and other related charges after allegedly administering an IV injection July 19 to Riverdale … more

The Riverdale Press’ second opinion poll asked residents what their biggest quality-of-life concerns are in the area. In our inaugural opinion poll, appearing in last week’s paper, our team … more

The Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center has opened on West 262nd Street, with Westhab accepting up to 130 men and offering housing, job training, counseling and other support services. more

The NYC Council allocated about $280,000 to expand Journalism for All, including another round of funding for a Marble Hill school that launched its first student newspaper last year. more

Riverdale-area business owners received naloxone training from KRVC, learning how to recognize opioid overdoses, administer Narcan and respond while awaiting emergency medical help. more

The New York Botanical Garden’s Crop Diversity Day explored how plant diversity, conservation and underused food species could help build healthier, more climate-resilient global food systems. more