Riverdale-area business owners received naloxone training from KRVC, learning how to recognize opioid overdoses, administer Narcan and respond while awaiting emergency medical help. more

The New York Botanical Garden’s Crop Diversity Day explored how plant diversity, conservation and underused food species could help build healthier, more climate-resilient global food systems. more

A South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has sickened 23 people and killed two, while NYC Health says there is no community cluster or open building investigation in northwest Bronx. more

Riverdale residents joined hundreds at a Sept. 23 rally near the United Nations, organized by Jewish groups urging world leaders to take action against rising antisemitism. more

Riverdale entrepreneur Shannon Lindgren Murtha left corporate consulting to launch Last Stop Antiques Shop, bringing vintage clothing, furniture and home goods to local shoppers through pop-ups and online sales. more

Bronx Community Board 8’s parks committee discussed mowing mistakes in planted areas, Ewen Park stair construction, Brust Park repairs, new leadership and upcoming community events. more

Major AI firms will testify at an Oct. 5 city council meeting on the potential dangers of AI technology, and potential legislative solutions, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced in a … more

Police reported they are asking for the public’s help in identifying an unknown person wanted in connection with an assault that happened on Sept. 21 around 8:43 a.m. in front of 2710 Sedgwick … more

The City council announced in a Sept. 24 news release it had passed Intro. 1015, a bill by Council member Pierina Sanchez, and it is now awaiting the mayor’s signature. The bill would expand the … more

The Riverdale Press is embarking on a new column here on page two, and its goal is to help our readers navigate the community with ease. The new column, titled “Community Inquiry,” will … more