Independence Day has come and gone again, but this year felt palpably different for many of us. Today, the aspirational democracy that we celebrate hangs by a tenuous thread. While the … more

New York City plans to install more than 1,200 Empire Bins across greater Riverdale, replacing hundreds of parking spaces as part of a long-term effort to reduce sidewalk trash, rats and sanitation complaints. more

A power failure at Westchester's Yonkers wastewater treatment plant released millions of gallons of partially treated sewage into the Hudson River, prompting health advisories and renewed concerns about aging infrastructure and climate resilience. more

Bronx park advocates welcomed permanent funding for existing Parks Enforcement Patrol positions but say New York City still needs more officers and a dedicated west Bronx command to improve park safety. more

Westhab's Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center is expected to open Sept. 1, providing transitional housing, job training and support services for up to 130 men while addressing long-standing community concerns. more

Bronx artist Diana Capasso and Riverdale Main Streets Alliance transformed a Vinmont Veteran Park wall into a colorful pollinator mural, paired with a native garden to promote biodiversity, public art and community pride. more

Riverdale Neighborhood House welcomed families to Dash's Block Party, part of its Music in the Garden series, using live music, food and local performers to strengthen community connections throughout the summer. more

Volunteers surveyed Mosholu Parkway through Beta NYC's Mapping for Equity program, documenting park amenities for OpenStreetMap to improve public data, strengthen community advocacy and support more equitable neighborhood investment. more

Riverdale performers Katie Zaffrann and Esmé Boyce are launching Arts at the Edge at historic Edgehill, creating a new community performing arts hub while surveying local artists to shape future programming. more

After weeks of negotiations, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a handshake agreement June 30 on a $125.8 billion city budget for fiscal year 2027. … more