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Alejandro Mundro has been dedicated to teaching his students about space exploration in accessible and exciting ways that make the science appealing as a career field.

Kingsbridge teacher brings NASA LiftOff experience to inspire students in space science

Alejandro Mundro, a Kingsbridge teacher, attended NASA's LiftOff Summer Institute to study space science and plant life in space. He plans to share these insights with his students. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/19/24

Last week, the RING garden, founded by Maggie Clarke in the 1980s, celebrated 40 years of serving Inwood’s community and wellness.

Riverside-Inwood and Schervier Gardens celebrate community and healing through nature

RING marks 40 years with dance, butterflies and community praise, while Schervier Garden offers therapeutic gardening, expanding to serve diverse age groups. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/19/24

Kindergarten student Zianni Santiago signs her name to celebrate her official moving up from preschool.

Godwin Terrace School celebrates kindergarten signing day and early childhood success

Godwin Terrace School hosts a memorable kindergarten signing day to celebrate students’ transition, highlighting early assessments, socialization and family engagement. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/19/24

City data from annual testing shows elementary-aged students are testing lower than last year when it comes to reading and writing, but the city is still hard at work to fix it.

NYC test scores show decline in reading and writing proficiency, efforts to boost literacy underway

NYC test scores reveal a 2.6-point drop in English language arts, with significant disparities between racial groups. New initiatives aim to improve literacy across schools. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/19/24

The “Victorian home,” located on the Hebrew Home’s grounds, is planned to be demolished, despite its historical significance.

Historic Riverdale house discovery highlights unrecognized colonial era landmark

While on paternity leave, Nick Dembowski, president of the Kingsbridge Historical Society, made a unexpected discovery — one of Riverdale’s oldest and largely unknown houses. … more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/19/24

Grishma Shah immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 7, paving the way for her future career that included traveling back to her home country to educate students on global business and relations.

Manhattan University Professor Grishma Shah debuts novel inspired by global experiences

Manhattan University professor Grishma Shah releases her first novel, Anagram Destiny, blending her Indian-American roots and global insights into a dual-time love story. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/19/24

The single-family occupying the lot at 69 Stevenson Place was purchased in November 2023 and plans were submitted earlier this year to convert the building space into 10 micro-sized units.

Micro-apartment conversion at 69 Stevenson Place sparks local concerns

A four-story building at 69 Stevenson Place is being converted into 10 micro-apartments. New zoning laws enable smaller apartments, raising concerns from nearby residents. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 9/19/24

From left, Luane Kohnke, Steven Toriello, Ann Lane, Agnieszka Chen, Henriet Cohen, Jenna Mei came together on a bright autumn Sunday to plant an all-new garden at the Spuyten Duyvil library.

Community efforts flourish as Spuyten Duyvil Library unveils new native plant garden

Last weekend at the Spuyten Duyvil Library, a new native plant garden came to life, thanks to the efforts of many young volunteers fueled by cider and donuts. Organized by Plant Native NW Bronx, … more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/19/24

Greater Riverdale’s Democratic leaders said they were disappointed a leader of the Republican party would betray her own district’s trust.

NYC GOP District Leader Nicole Torres charged with bribery, fraud and extortion

Nicole Torres, a GOP district leader in NYC, faces charges of bribery, fraud and extortion. Accused of illegal schemes involving poll worker payments and falsified time sheets. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 9/13/24

Mourners gather at the Bell Tower to remember the six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza.

Hundreds gather for memorial service for Israeli hostages killed in Gaza

More than 100 people gathered at Bell Tower Park for a memorial service honoring Israeli hostages killed in Gaza. The ceremony included prayers and national anthems. more

9/13/24

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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