A 2001 Riverdale Press report captured greater Riverdale’s response to Sept. 11, from school fears and stranded commuters to traffic gridlock, heightened security and community prayer. more

Former 50th Precinct sergeant Luis Lopez volunteered at ground zero after 9/11 and later died from an illness his family and NYPD attributed to dust exposure at the site. more

Former Engine 52 captain Dan Daly recalls responding to the World Trade Center after 9/11, the difficult recovery operation and the compassion that shaped his work and legacy. more

Riverdale resident Monica Iken-Murphy remembers her husband Michael, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, and continues preserving his memory through advocacy, education and remembrance. more

Riverdale resident Jacques Brooks recalls surviving the 9/11 attacks from the World Trade Center’s south tower and escaping Lower Manhattan with colleagues amid confusion and devastation. more

Friends of Riverdale 9/11 Memorial Garden will host its sixth annual ceremony, honoring local victims and first responders while adding three names to the memorial sign. more

Residents across Riverdale say abandoned vehicles remain on neighborhood streets for months despite hundreds of 311 complaints, prompting calls for improved coordination, faster removals and greater accountability from city agencies. more

Environmental experts say rising temperatures and electricity demand are straining New York's power grid, urging greater investment in green infrastructure alongside electrical upgrades to strengthen resilience against future climate impacts. more

Riverdale co-op residents are urging city leaders to provide financial relief from Local Laws 97 and 11, arguing compliance costs are driving assessments higher and threatening housing affordability. more

Thousands gathered in Van Cortlandt Park as the New York Philharmonic delivered a free outdoor concert, inspiring families, showcasing young composers and expanding access to world-class classical music in the Bronx. more