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Part of the nearly one-mile stretch of unkempt land along the Major Deegan Expressway between Van Cortlandt Park South and West 230th Street, was a railroad line that hauled freight in and out of the city until the early 1980s. For more than a decade, Community Board 8 and other city leaders have wanted to transform that land into a park — maybe even into a brook — but CSX Transportation has remained in the way, refusing to sell the land inexpensively.

After more than a decade of negotiation spanning three mayors and direct involvement from a future U.S. Senate Majority Leader, the stretch of vacant land running along the Major Deegan Expressway south of Van Cortlandt Park may finally be on the verge of selling. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 1/24/22

For the first time since it started roughly a decade ago, The Riverdale Y Sunday Market is open for winter at 4545 Independence Ave. Shira Silverman, who runs the market, says it did rather well with foot traffic during its first week of the season — attracting more than 360 customers.

Sunday Market not just for summer anymore — or even spring, autumn

The Riverdale Y Sunday Market is not just a place to get fresh groceries — it’s a vital space for community. Except there was a problem: The market next to Riverdale Temple on Independence Avenue didn’t operate during the winter. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 1/24/22

Barbara Lauray, the president at Fort Independence Houses tenant association, worked to get the New York City Housing Authority to fix the Bailey Avenue complex’s heating system. The result? A temporary external boiler to keep residents warm. But those same tenants say it’s not working.

Heating issues plague NYCHA

The new year started in the 20s with a threat of snow that never came. But for many living at Fort Independence Houses, the fear wasn’t about getting to work or school — it was about simply staying warm. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 1/9/22

The Herbert H. Lehman Food Bank has supplied Lehman College’s student community with canned goods and produce for five years now. Now, the school’s new food justice program demonstrates how both current students and alumni can advocate for combating hunger and malnutrition.

New Lehman program sets sights on ending hunger, malnutrition

Justice is a big word, which can sometimes feel watered down without the actionable steps to actually raise equity. At Lehman College, a new cohort of students has joined forces with celebrity chefs, educators and the campus administration to tackle justice — in the world of food and nutrition. more

By SARAH BELLE LIN | 1/9/22

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman told a small crowd gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Riverdale Monument on Wednesday night he feared for his own safety in the days following the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection attempt. He still has fears today — of the very essence of democracy being destroyed in the United States.

Bowman on Jan. 6: 'Love will always defeat hate'

His title as "Congressman" was so new, it was still measured in hours. But Jamaal Bowman and his team woke up the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, ready for what was supposed to be a difficult day. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 1/6/22

Gibson introduces herself on BronxNet

In just a couple weeks, the Bronx will welcome a new borough president for the first time since 2009. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/21/21

Carla Precht, the executive director of the Bronx Children’s Museum, says its new space at Mill Pond Park near Yankee Stadium was a long time coming. When the museum opens its doors to 13,000 square feet of interactive space and artists this July, it could welcome as many as 30,000 kids each year.

Children's museum dedicates space

They gathered and celebrated. After more than 15 years of hard work, fundraising and planning, the Bronx Children’s Museum is finally ready to open. Well, almost. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/12/21

Since they worked together before on the Best in Bronx series, Lehman College and the mayor’s media and entertainment office got together during the coronavirus pandemic to produce a five-borough series called ‘Shift NYC.’

Picture this: Bronx as untapped source for video games

Isaac Espinosa is carving a niche for themself, starting in the former Lehman College student’s home borough: the Bronx. And their industry of choice is one long riddled with negative stereotypes. That’s right, video games. more

By SARAH BELLE LIN | 12/12/21

Open Hearts Northwest Bronx hopes to welcome North Riverdale’s newest residents in 2023 when a proposed men’s homeless shelter is set to open at 6661 Broadway. The group of volunteers want to provide additional services beyond what the city already offers, including food and clothe drives.

Advocates look to amplify voices supporting homeless neighbors

When many communities hear city officials plan to develop a homeless shelter in their neighborhood, the pushback can be strong. And the opposition can be really loud. But for those who support such shelters in their communities, getting heard seems nearly impossible. At least at anywhere near the same volume. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 12/11/21

Well, this is embarrassing

There’s not a single good reason why voters in New York shouldn’t have an option to vote by mail. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz agrees, introducing a new measure that would extend no-excuse absentee balloting into 2024. more

12/6/21

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