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Barbara Hernandez is frustrated over the inconvenience and the amount of money she has spent to purchase new electric cooking equipment to feed her family. 
Amalgamated residents frustrated over indefinite cooking gas shut-off
Many residents at the Amalgamated Housing Cooperative have been unable to cook in their own homes for over a month.  On Dec. 13, printed notices throughout the building alerted residents … more
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A men's shelter in North Riverdale breaks ground on construction. The space is expected to be up and running by the end of the year.
Men's shelter breaks ground despite community opposition
The thought of a men’s shelter operating in North Riverdale continues to be an unpopular idea among locals who live in the area. The men’s shelter, currently under construction at … more
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Plans for the observatory in Jerome park began in 2019 when Nassau Community College gave its old observatory to the Amateur Astronomers Association.
Liability issues squash observatory project
The Bronx was slated to be home to New York City’s first free observatory, but liability issues halted those plans.  The Jerome Park observatory was to operate as a stargazing … more
Rendering of 160 Van Cortlandt Park South upon completion.
Affordable housing goes up in Kingsbridge
Construction on an affordable housing development which will consist of more than 300 units located across the street from Van Cortlandt Park is officially underway. Property owner and … more
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Medical director at Hebrew Home, Zachary Palace, said activities like baking cookies around the holidays with loved ones can spark memories for some dementia patients. 
Baking cookies as therapy for memory loss
The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air in the Hebrew Home at Riverdale as memory care residents sat with loved ones and workers for their reminiscence therapy session.   The … more
Laura Levine-Pinedo hosts a podcast in conjunction with her organization, the 4Bronx Project and is The Riverdale Press' person of the year.
Laura Levine-Pinedo is The Press' person of the year
She’s the executive director of the Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation, founder of the 4Bronx Project, co-founder of Riverdale Restaurant Week and Riverdale Pride, … more
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A damaged ceiling inside a residential unit on the 21st floor of the Marble Hill Houses, resulting from roof flooding.
NYCHA residents are tired of the neglect
Intended to investigate the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its oversight of contractors, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, released a comprehensive audit of the largest public housing … more
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Detective Jamsheer (r.) has known Captain Lorraine Perez since she began as an auxiliary officer in 2014. 
Meet your community affairs bureau
Growing up in Iraq, Rasha Jamsheer dreamed of being a police officer. Today, she is the community affairs detective for the 50th precinct. Jamsheer joked that her father, an Iraqi police officer … more
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Hannah Millson (r.) at Gov. Hochul's office at their National Disability Employment month reception.
Riverdale resident earns global recognition by Zero Project
Zero Project, a worldwide initiative supporting the rights and well-being of the disabled, recognized the Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) and its program director, Hannah Milson – a … more
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The property located at 3111 Henry Hudson Parkway, one of the three properties believed to be removing trees without a permit.
Unlawful tree removal in Riverdale SNAD confines
Earlier this month, community board members and concerned residents spoke with city agencies regarding unlawful tree removal in their neighborhoods. At Community Board 8’s Land Use … more
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