Environmental experts say rising temperatures and electricity demand are straining New York's power grid, urging greater investment in green infrastructure alongside electrical upgrades to strengthen resilience against future climate impacts. more

Riverdale residents are calling for stronger police action after a series of car and catalytic converter thefts, while the NYPD says complex investigations targeting organized theft crews often require months to build prosecutable cases. more

The University of Mount Saint Vincent and Apex Technical School are partnering to combine skilled trades training with college degrees, giving students flexible pathways to technical certifications, academic credit and long-term career advancement. more

Riverdale Temple has named Rabbi Max Chaiken associate rabbi for music, bringing decades of worship leadership while emphasizing inclusion, community and music's power to deepen spiritual connection and Jewish life. more

The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's Youth Run Farmstand gives Bronx students hands-on experience in business, gardening and cooking while expanding access to fresh produce and promoting food justice in the community. more

Spuyten Duyvil resident Camelia Tepelus has led Morris Park's Business Improvement District since 2019, securing major revitalization funding and earning recognition for transforming the east Bronx commercial corridor. more

Riverdale Sandlot Softball has become a popular free adult league at Seton Park, bringing neighbors together through inclusive, co-ed recreation while founder Mark Wishnia plans to expand year-round community sports. more

Canadian wildfire smoke pushed New York City's air quality into unhealthy levels, prompting health advisories, school and parks adjustments, and expanded city services as officials warned smoke could return while Ontario fires continue. more

It’s no secret that the journalism industry is struggling. It has been struggling for some time. Among media professionals and our readers, listeners or viewers, a sense of fatigue has begun to … more

Americans are obsessed with niceness, of seeing themselves as good people. It is a cultural obsession right up there with baseball and apple pie. But it is impossible to be a good person and elect … more