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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

Darren Chervitz, only 50 when diagnosed with prostate cancer, is now in remission.

Riverdale man’s stage 3 prostate cancer diagnosis highlights need for earlier screening

A Riverdale man’s stage 3 prostate cancer diagnosis at 50 underscores a troubling rise in aggressive cases and the need for earlier PSA screening. more

by Michelle Mullen | 6/13/25

A number of documents from Gilbert Tipppet survived. A few are displayed in the exhibit.

Kingsbridge exhibit uncovers hidden Revolutionary War history in the Bronx

Kingsbridge Historical Society's new exhibit revives untold Revolutionary War stories, spotlighting local heroes and spies in the Bronx’s hidden history. more

by Michelle Mullen | 6/13/25

Walking tour reveals hidden Art Deco architecture beyond the Bronx’s Grand Concourse

A Bronx walking tour spotlighted lesser-known Art Deco gems beyond the Grand Concourse, highlighting the borough’s overlooked architectural legacy. more

by Leandra Manon | 6/12/25

Among the many family-friendly offerings were carnival games, which saw several kids walk away with prizes in hand.

BAMBA Fest brings Kingsbridge neighbors together and boosts small business recovery

BAMBA Fest brought Kingsbridge together with food, music, and community pride, marking a vibrant comeback for local businesses and Bailey Avenue. more

by Michelle Mullen | 6/12/25

Jessica Woolford, right, started Kingsbridge Unidos in 2020. She fought back tears as she thanked the crowd for its support over the last five years.

Kingsbridge Unidos turns pandemic pain into grassroots power in the Bronx

Born of the pandemic, Kingsbridge Unidos combats food insecurity and builds community through activism, fresh produce, and youth engagement in the Bronx. more

by ET Rodriguez | 6/6/25

Morris and Roberta, pictured at Wave Hill in 2023, are still madly in love 75 years into their marriage.

Bronx high school sweethearts celebrate 75 years of marriage

Morris and Roberta Goldman, Bronx natives and high school sweethearts, are celebrating 75 years of marriage with a vow renewal and a lifetime of memories. more

by ET Rodriguez | 6/6/25

Lulu Tunic, left, and Maddie Dorsey said they chose the name Puppy Pie because it sounded like “Cutie Pie.”

Third-graders launch dog-walking business in Riverdale with Puppy Pie

Third-graders Lulu Tunic and Maddie Dorsey launched Puppy Pie, a dog-walking and pet-sitting service in Riverdale, turning playtime into entrepreneurship. more

by Michelle Mullen | 6/5/25

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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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