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Lander joined local community leaders in the South Bronx on Jan 30. to learn the concerns of those residing there.

Brad Lander talks to The Press on run for mayor

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is one of the Democratic candidates who threw his hat in the ring in a run for mayor in this year’s upcoming election. As one of Eric Adam’s … more

by Michelle Mullen | 2/7/25

Bronx Alehouse has been a neighborhood staple for more than a decade and boasts 25 televisions for customers to watch Sunday’s big game.

Touch down at these watering holes for Super Bowl LIX

Bars across the city are expecting large crowds this Sunday as they prepare for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9 and so are your favorite watering holes in the northwest Bronx. This year, … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/7/25

Riverdale Early Childhood Center currently has four classrooms for 38 students with intentions of increasing to seven classrooms in the near future.

New center opens for special needs kids

It was a cold and cloudy Friday, but inside the Riverdale Early Childhood Center, it was “a beautiful day” for the grand opening of the new educational facility. … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/7/25

In his run for Bronx Borough President, Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. spoke at Thursday night’s annual Endorsements & Group Discussion, hosted by the Unity Democratic Club.

Councilman Salamanca's run for Bronx Borough President

At a recent forum, Borough President candidate Rafael Salamanca Jr. vowed that, if elected, he would represent all of the Bronx while accusing his rival of neglecting parts of it. Current Borough … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/31/25

Kimmelstiel and Weiss are both Holocaust survivors and residents at RiverSpring Living within the Hebrew Home at Riverdale.

Remembering the Holocaust

In memoriam of the millions of lives lost during one of the largest genocides in history, people across the world joined in solidarity to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/31/25

RiverSpring centenarians gathered to discuss life thus far and what they believe to be the secret to long life.

Locals celebrate a century of life and counting

The average life expectancy in America is 77 years, but several locals have surpassed that expectation by more than two decades. Centenarians Irma H. Clement, Jesse Schraub, and Harold Wolkoff … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/31/25

Governor Kathy Hochul launches her statewide push for distraction-free schools at Farnsworth Middle School.

Parents are hopeful of state-wide cell phone ban

In the United States, more than 95 percent of teenagers aged 13 to 17 have access to a cell phone. This month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide plan to restrict cell phone use in K-12 … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/31/25

Since the pandemic, there has been a rise in the use of face masks like the one worn in the photo, but the anonymity it provides makes some feel unsafe.

Dinowitz reintroduces anti-mask bill

In an effort to combat intimidation and violence , Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced the reintroduction of his anti-mask harassment bill for the 2025-2026 legislative session. The bill aims … more

by ET Rodriguez | 1/31/25

Van Cortlandt Park lost two large oak trees during last year’s drought watch and signed on to the Bronx Borough President’s letter to the mayor demanding more trees in the city.

Advocating for environmental equality with trees

Despite the Bronx being the “greenest” borough and home to the largest park in NYC (Pelham Bay Park), Bronx Borough President … more

by ET Rodriguez | 1/31/25

The Riverdale Y, founded in 1967, is home to an array of programming for people of all ages including a city-funded older adult center, with free membership to those 60 years and older.

Riverdale Y receives $1.7M for older adult center

Since its founding by Gerald Goldsmith in 1967, the Riverdale YM-YWHA at 5625 Arlington Ave. has been a community staple, offering a variety of programs for all ages. The community … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/31/25

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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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