To the editor, Allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer the birth control shot would expand access for many New Yorkers like me by increasing the range of contraceptive options … more

To the editor, This is an open letter to Manhattan University because an MU student was loudly yelling “Wake up you [profanities]!” to his neighbors of all ages at 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, … more

To the editor, As the Democratic primary approaches, the Bronx faces new challenges in affordability and global conflicts, and there is one candidate who possesses solutions for the good of the … more

To the editor, Daniel Hauben’s five-panel painting “Bronx Vortex” is an ode to one of the busiest intersections of the Bronx — Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse. A rough Vyse Avenue … more

Van Cortlandt Village residents say a persistent sewage leak reflects broader concerns about rapid development, aging infrastructure and the changing character of their northwest Bronx neighborhood amid ongoing housing construction. more

Northwest Bronx residents are pressuring Citizens Bank to end financial ties with private prison companies linked to ICE detention facilities, as local protests grow alongside a national De-ICE banking campaign. more

A new Bronx Community Board 8 study examines storefront vacancies, rising commercial rents and shifting retail patterns across Riverdale and nearby neighborhoods as leaders push for stronger small business support and vacancy reform. more

ELLIS Preparatory Academy in the Bronx raised more than $65,000 in scholarships for graduating immigrant students, helping seniors overcome rising college costs while celebrating resilience, community support and educational achievement. more

Bronx nonprofits and libraries are helping older adults build confidence with AI, Zoom and digital tools through workshops aimed at closing the digital divide and improving access to essential online services. more

Six fifth grade girls from P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights School became Bronx champions in the Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs, using coding, teamwork and creativity to design sustainable city solutions. more