Before 60-year-old Dennis Shelton was an artist, he was a boy in Montgomery, Ala., born at the height of the city’s Civil Rights Movement. more

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Riverdale Senior Services and the Kingsbridge Historical Society are reviving a neighborhood tradition, one square at a time. Nearly five decades ago, … more

At Fordham University, two sophomores are leading a student-driven push for affordable housing reform, starting with a new effort aimed at protecting tenants from predatory landlords. more

To the editor, A free grocery pop-up in Manhattan’s West Village this week has drawn long lines and plenty of attention. Polymarket, the company behind it, also pledged $1 million to the Food … more

To the editor, I’m feeling overwhelmed and afraid, and I know I’m not alone in this. I also know that I am not alone at all. I know my Riverdale community is filled with good, decent people … more

To the editor, To further enhance your editorial “Black history is Riverdale history,” the Riverdale Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, RYSEC, has a framed letter and photograph of Dr. … more

A Feb. 2 report, “Violent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools,” from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli should serve as a wake-up call for anyone tempted to declare … more

In a neighborhood known for its diversity and sense of connection, Congregation Tehillah stands out as a place where everyone truly belongs. The small, non-denominational synagogue in Riverdale has built a reputation not through grandeur or formality, but through inclusion and shared spirit. more

Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz announced a slate of Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club-endorsed candidates up for local and state party roles. more

A group of RiverSpring residents are bestowing decades of relationship wisdom this Valentine’s season through the recently formed Cupid Senior Squad. more