The University of Mount Saint Vincent and Apex Technical School are partnering to combine skilled trades training with college degrees, giving students flexible pathways to technical certifications, academic credit and long-term career advancement. more

Riverdale Temple has named Rabbi Max Chaiken associate rabbi for music, bringing decades of worship leadership while emphasizing inclusion, community and music's power to deepen spiritual connection and Jewish life. more

The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's Youth Run Farmstand gives Bronx students hands-on experience in business, gardening and cooking while expanding access to fresh produce and promoting food justice in the community. more

Spuyten Duyvil resident Camelia Tepelus has led Morris Park's Business Improvement District since 2019, securing major revitalization funding and earning recognition for transforming the east Bronx commercial corridor. more

Riverdale Sandlot Softball has become a popular free adult league at Seton Park, bringing neighbors together through inclusive, co-ed recreation while founder Mark Wishnia plans to expand year-round community sports. more

Canadian wildfire smoke pushed New York City's air quality into unhealthy levels, prompting health advisories, school and parks adjustments, and expanded city services as officials warned smoke could return while Ontario fires continue. more

New York City plans to install more than 1,200 Empire Bins across greater Riverdale, replacing hundreds of parking spaces as part of a long-term effort to reduce sidewalk trash, rats and sanitation complaints. more

A power failure at Westchester's Yonkers wastewater treatment plant released millions of gallons of partially treated sewage into the Hudson River, prompting health advisories and renewed concerns about aging infrastructure and climate resilience. more

Bronx park advocates welcomed permanent funding for existing Parks Enforcement Patrol positions but say New York City still needs more officers and a dedicated west Bronx command to improve park safety. more

Westhab's Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center is expected to open Sept. 1, providing transitional housing, job training and support services for up to 130 men while addressing long-standing community concerns. more