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Council Member Pierina Sanchez speaks at a rally just before a package of housing legislation was introduced to city council’s committee on housing and buildings Feb. 23.

Putting the ‘social’ back in housing policy on city council plate

A package of seven bills and resolutions paving the way for a paradigm shift in social housing policy in New York City came before city council’s housing and buildings committee Feb. 23. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/10/23

Saint Margaret head coach Sean Riley holds the CYO Bronx title trophy over his head Sunday in the 29-25 win over rival Saint Gabriel.

Catholic elementary schools show best on court

For two teams, the CYO game at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School gym March 5 was more than just another game played on a Sunday. more

BY Alexandria Brown | 3/10/23

Very early in the first quarter in the Governors’ playoff game against Far Rockaway, Jason Coachman makes his way to the basket for a layup. DeWitt Clinton High School trailed early but powered past the Sea Horses, 66-40 to advance in the citywide playoffs.

Governors get on track early in city championships

The DeWitt Clinton High School boys basketball team is picking up where it left off last season as it defeated the Far Rockaway Sea Horses, 66-40, in the first round of the citywide playoffs last week. more

By Santiago Mendoza | 3/10/23

Rabbi Steven Exler of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit, introduces state Sen. Gustavo Rivera Sunday during the legislator’s regular meet and greet.

Gustavo Rivera gets to know his new ‘neighborhood’

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera got to know his new constituents Sunday while rubbing elbows with some old ones as he shared his messages about health care for all and providing more help to the police … more

By Eric Harvey | 3/3/23

Construction crews prepare to top off the 18-story apartment tower Mark Stagg has undertaken at 3745 Riverdale Ave. on Monday, Feb. 27.

Construction of Riverdale Ave apartment building at top height

Mark Stagg’s newest 18-story apartment development at 3745 Riverdale Ave. has reached its full height. The final floors seemed to rise at lightning speed this month. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/3/23

Bronx Community College gets two-year $1.5M grant

Bronx Community College received a two-year grant for over $1.5 million from the New York State Workforce Development Initiative to support the “Uptown Future of Work Center” program. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/3/23

Preventing crime

Crime prevention officer Rasha Jamsheer speaks with residents at the Riverdale Hebrew Home last week during a community outreach outing for the 50th Precinct. She gave advice to the seniors there about how they could avoid being victims of crimes. more

3/3/23

DeWitt Clinton High School Senior guard Jason Coachman takes a jumper against Stevenson High School in the first round of the Bronx Boro tournament last month. It has been the lone loss for the Governors, who now head to the city championships.

Governors await first-round city playoff opponent

The strategy for the DeWitt Clinton boy’s basketball team was to drive down to Far Rockaway educational campus’ gym at 5 p.m. on Tuesday to catch the first round city playoff game against Queens High School Complex. more

BY SANTIAGO MENDOZA | 3/3/23

People who continue to write checks for bills and loved ones continue to be victims of ‘check washing’ where perps erase the amount of the check and the payee’s name. They are urged to use gel pens instead of ballpoint ones because their ink is nearly impossible to erase.

A $2 gel pen can thwart would-be ‘washers’

A man recently reported two money orders he sent to his landlord for rent were never received. The perp washed the payee section of the money orders and inserted their name. more

By Gary Larkin | 3/3/23

The city parks department is eyeing Riverdale Playground’s hand ball facility at the intersection of Hudson Manor Terrace and West 236th Street. Residents have questioned whether the installation will be safe to play in due to its size.

Pickleball journey pays off, but is it safe?

Pickleball has been taking over the Bronx’s neighboring boroughs the last couple of years, but the Bronx was “forgotten,” as residents say — until now. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/3/23

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