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‘We are charting a new path forward. We will be bold. We will be brave. We will be creative. We will be different. We will be intentional. We will be a borough of opportunities,’ said borough president Vanessa Gibson at her state of the borough address March 1.

Gibson plots the Bronx’s future as ‘global destination’

The issues of small businesses, public safety and affordable housing will take center stage in the Bronx in 2023, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson said in her first State of the Borough address March 1. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/10/23

President of SUNY Westchester Community College Belinda Miles, Ph.D., center, and Brother Daniel Gardner, president of Manhattan College, joined together on Westchester’s campus on Thursday, Feb. 23 to celebrate the future of its community college students as they progress to earn their bachelor’s degrees.

Here is a new SUNY route for becoming a Jasper

Manhattan College reached a milestone recently as it agreed to give students with an associate’s degree from SUNY Westchester Community College a guarantee to become a Jasper entering their junior year. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/10/23

Montefiore’s Einstein Hospital picks up $100 million donation

An anonymous donor has contributed $100 million to Montefiore Medical’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine to be used to support biomedical research that includes basic, clinical and translational research programs, the hospital announced last week. more

Staff Report | 3/10/23

Snow finally arrives

Ewen Park is lightly blanketed in fresh snow on March 1 following the only significant snowstorm this winter. A shovel is shown next to a tree, but it looks like it didn’t get much use that day. more

3/10/23

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

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