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Volunteers help sort donated change at Art for Aid's fourth annual Food Justice & Action Fair.
Art for Aid turns donations into meals at 4th annual Food Justice & Action Fair
As the adage goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and at Art for Aid, your junk is their joy. On Sunday, Nov. 17, the grassroots pop-up held its fourth annual Food Justice … more
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The Enid A. Haupt conservatory replica sits inside the actual Enid A. Haupt conservatory of the New York Botanical Garden for its 33rd Holiday Train Show.
All aboard! Holiday train returns to the New York Botanical Garden
The Van Cortlandt House, Deno’s Wonder Wheel in Coney Island and Yankee Stadium are just a few of the miniature buildings at this year’s New York Botanical Garden Holliday Train Show. … more
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Rep. Ritchie Torres wins second term in Congress.
Bronx democrats vow to stand by their constituents amid national political shift
As a staggering red wave flooded the U.S. on election night ushering in a Donald Trump-led White House and control of Congress, local Democrats in the Bronx held the line – easily winning … more
Veterans, first responders and community members gathered at the memorial flagpole near West 239th Street and Riverdale Avenue to commemorate Veteran's Day on the morning of Nov. 11.
How Riverdale celebrates veterans and supports their journey back to civilian life
In 1918, after the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, was designated as the end of the war to end all wars. In observation, Nov. 11 … more
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The Barbecue Pit on Mosholu Avenue has been serving up tasty dishes from scratch since 1999.
Celebrating 25 years of flavor and community: The Barbecue Pit stands the test of time on Mosholu Avenue
Along Mosholu Avenue, sits a long line of restaurants, some new, some old, but among the lineup, is the oldest business on the block, The Barbecue Pit.   Last month, owner, Rani … more
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Local Flower is happy to be back in the neighborhood following five-alarm fire last December.
Columbia florist blooms again after devastating fire on 231st Street
In the early morning of Dec. 13, 2023, a fire ripped through 231 st Street, between Broadway and Godwin Terrace, leaving several storefronts charred shells of their former selves. But late last … more
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Freddy Velez, a retired corrections officer, spends every day at the handball courts in Van Cortlandt Park playing paddleball, where he hangs out with his long-time friend, George Garcia, despite the two holding differing political views. “I’m accepting it because the nation spoke, the people spoke,” Velez said. As far as George Garcia was concerned, the election went according to plan. “Trump was a good choice for the people,” Garcia said. He added, young people need a candidate like Trump, because in the current economy, people can’t afford rent or food, and he believes Trump will change that. He said that a change in the economy creates a better foundation for the future of the nation’s young people. “Things got too expensive, we need a change,” Garcia said. “I’m a die-hard democrat and he’s a die-hard republican,” Velez said of Garcia while pulling him in for a hug, “And we’ve gotten along like brothers for the past 40 years.”
Locals talk about the presidential election results and issues important to them
This past presidenatial election was one of the most contentious in American history, causing a stark political divide across the country. When Donald J. Trump was announced as the president-elect, … more
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Eager skaters have long awaited the completion of Seton Park’s brand new skatepark, a space which for years was a derelict basketball court skaters used to practice flat-ground tricks.
Much awaited by local skaters, the skate park in Seton Park is nearly open for business for many to enjoy
Much awaited by local skaters, the skate park in Seton Park is open for business. Outfitted with ramps, rails and a “bowl” – a concave 360-degree transition -- the only thing … more
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The Jennings family stopped into the Lisa Contemporary Art Gallery for a quick viewing and handful of lollipops.
'Boo! On Mosholu' community event brings Halloween fun and business boost to greater Riverdale community
The event was organized by the 4Bronx Project, the Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corp., and La Escuelita de Sofia. La Escuelita’s director, Julissa Freire, managed the pop-up … more
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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres said he is passionate about seeing the Fair Fares program reach more New Yorkers.
Mayor Adams’ Fair Fares program expansion delayed advocates urge immediate action for New Yorkers in need
Included in this year’s city budget, Mayor Eric Adams announced in July the expansion of the Fair Fares program, which grants eligible residents discounted transportation costs. more
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