A new protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue aims to improve safety, but business owners say lost parking has hurt customer access and sales, sparking debate over balancing street safety and local commerce. more

New York City is set to lower speed limits near schools as part of a sweeping safety initiative aimed at reducing injuries and deaths on local streets. Under a new plan announced by Mayor Zohran … more

A Bronx photographer has released a debut book blending images and poetry to explore grief and healing, drawing on personal loss and years of photographing Van Cortlandt Park. more

NYC DOT crews began resurfacing roads in the Riverdale area, addressing thousands of pothole complaints as milling and paving operations cause temporary disruptions but aim to improve driving conditions across several neighborhoods. more

New York plans a historic subway car replacement, upgrading the 1, 3 and 6 lines with modern R262 trains to improve reliability, accessibility and service as part of the MTA’s capital plan. more

The release of Dylan Contreras is widely considered a relief. A correction. A step in the right direction. And it is those things, as far as they go. However, the time for lowering guards and … more

Stepping into a leadership position at a paper with as storied a history as The Riverdale Press is no small task. The weight of this responsibility is one I’m honored to shoulder, and one I’m … more

Years ago in a different city, our church offered a welcoming space, with food and shelter, to people who were homeless. What we found were people with stories not much different … more

I moved to Riverdale a year ago and was thrilled to find out that my congressional representative was Ritchie Torres. The legislative bills and resolutions he has introduced show … more

We have come so far since those pioneers first chose to speak out about their mental health conditions. Mike Wallace, the television news reporter, spoke openly about his … more