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North Riverdale and Riverdale, percentage of votes won by top mayoral candidates in the 2025 Democratic primary. Created with Datawrapper. Source: NYC Board of Elections.

Mamdani’s upset win highlights sharp political divides across Riverdale

Zohran Mamdani’s surprise win over Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral primary reflects a divided northwest Bronx, with strong local support split by neighborhood. more

by Olivia Young | 7/4/25

Courtesy United Federation of Teachers Priscilla Castro of the United Federation of Teachers demands City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams move the RESPECT Check bill forward at a June 20 press conference.

New York City paraprofessionals face deep pay gap as RESPECT Check bill stalls

Despite near-universal council support, NYC paraprofessionals remain underpaid as vital RESPECT Check legislation stalls without a hearing. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/3/25

Irma Clement smiles as several Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters read speeches in her honor.

Alpha Kappa Alpha honors 105-year-old Bronx member for 80 years of sisterhood

Irma Clement celebrated her 105th birthday with Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters, marking 80 years of service, sisterhood, and a life lived with purpose. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/3/25

Jodie Colón gathers volunteers weekly at Henry Hudson Park to maintain the natural landscape.

Riverdale gardeners restore native habitats to support pollinators and revive urban ecosystems

Riverdale residents are transforming parks and gardens with native plants to support pollinators, restore biodiversity, and rewild urban landscapes. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/3/25

Students from Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy and the Theatre Arts Production Company designed and painted a mural with the help of nonprofit CITYarts.

Bronx students create peace mural at Spuyten Duyvil Playground through CITYarts project

Bronx students painted a vibrant peace-themed mural at Spuyten Duyvil Playground, uniting two schools in CITYarts’ new Unity Peace Wall project. more

by Olivia Young | 6/27/25

Claudia and Richard Berroa in Claudy’s Kitchen at 5981 Broadway.

Claudy’s Kitchen celebrates five years of Peruvian flavor and resilience in Riverdale

Claudy’s Kitchen in Riverdale marks five years of serving Peruvian fare, overcoming early setbacks, a pandemic, and earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand award. more

by Olivia Young | 6/26/25

The Construction site at Van Cortlandt Park South and Broadway flooded after water main break under the site.

UPDATED: Water main break floods Van Cortlandt Park South and Broadway

A water main break at Van Cortlandt Park South and Broadway flooded the area June 25. more

by Michelle Mullen, Olivia Young and Gary Jean-Juste | 6/25/25

Perfomers Brought the festival to life with vibrant medley traditional dances from across Greece.

Greek festival in Kingsbridge celebrates heritage and community spirit

Despite a shrinking Greek population, St. Peter’s Greek Festival in Kingsbridge celebrates heritage through food, music, and language education for local families. more

by Michelle Mullen | 6/19/25

Wave Hill’s greenhouse features hundreds of succulents and cacti.

Wave Hill celebrates 60 years of nature, history and community in the Bronx

Wave Hill marks 60 years as a Bronx oasis, blending environmental education, cultural history, and inclusive programs for future generations. more

by Michelle Mullen | 6/13/25

Bailey Avenue and West 238th Street Mural, as commissioned by the Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation and designed by local artists Lisa San Felice and Ian Sullivan.

New mural transforms Bronx fire site into a colorful symbol of community resilience

A vibrant mural now brightens Bailey Ave and W. 238th St., once ravaged by fire, celebrating Kingsbridge’s resilience and local small businesses. more

by Olivia Young | 6/13/25

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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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