Police said an MTA bus driver was assaulted in Yonkers following a minor crash, prompting union leaders to demand stricter penalties and renewed attention to rising violence against transit workers. more

A New York Botanical Garden study links New York City flooding to historic waterways, identifying “blue zones” where past wetlands, current conditions and future climate projections overlap, urging planners to rethink development and infrastructure. more

A family is urgently seeking a living kidney donor for a 73-year-old grandmother, as loved ones hope to avoid dialysis through a life-saving transplant. more

Just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, one vehicle was flipped upside down after colliding with another at the intersection of West 256th Street and Riverdale Avenue.  more

Eliot Engel, the former Democratic congressman who represented Riverdale and other parts of the northern Bronx during his long political career, died April 10 at 79 years old.  more

The District 81 Assembly race is shaping up as a competitive Democratic primary between longtime incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz and challenger Morgan Evers. more

After flooding caused by sprinkler malfunctions, Bronx Yoga Lab faces costly repairs, but community members have rallied to raise funds and support the Marble Hill studio’s recovery and continued operation. more

A Riverdale musician’s new book, inspired by Bob Dylan, explores music as an experience rather than a message, urging listeners to embrace songs as abstract art rather than decode their meaning. more

Riverdale artist Nina Seigenfeld Velazquez’s “Coffee Reimagined” exhibit transforms coffee sleeves into collectible art, using NYC’s iconic Anthora cup to make creativity accessible and part of everyday life. more

At a Bronx rally, Bernie Sanders and activists urged higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers to address a growing budget gap, as Riverdale residents expressed mixed views on fairness, migration and economic impact. more