The UFT is seeking to defend a new law providing up to $10,000 payments to NYC paraprofessionals as Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenges the measure in court. more

A $4 million reconstruction of Ewen Park’s central staircase has begun, bringing long-awaited safety improvements but temporary parking loss, traffic changes and construction disruptions for nearby residents. more

Years of scaffolding at Marble Hill Houses have frustrated residents, who face blocked walkways and amenities as NYCHA undertakes $29.8 million in facade repairs expected to finish in 2028. more

Dante Albertie begins his first full season leading Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, aiming to broaden programming, attract new audiences and deepen the center’s connection to the Bronx community. more

For 17 years, Marble Hill artist Corey Fields has designed annual T-shirts honoring the community, its history and residents who have passed away. more

Arthur Koven celebrated his 100th birthday after a life spanning World War II military service, international logistics, family and more than 60 years in greater Riverdale. more

A new community theater company, the Riverdale Shakespeare Players, debuted with a free production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” creating summer performance opportunities for local adults. more

Readers of The Riverdale Press may have noticed that the paper has begun running what is known in the industry as a “service journalism” piece each week. The piece appears on page A8 of the paper … more

To the editor: Last week, my sign still said “hands off Medicare Medicaid.” My wife held a new one, “MELT ICE.” Of the other couple, one had the big “Beacons For Democracy” sign, her … more

Running an opinion page for a local paper is no small task. Some weeks, The Press receives very few letters. At other times, we receive more than we are able to run while they remain relevant. … more