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With spring underway, it was the perfect time to peruse Van Cortlandt Park while searching for wildlife and plants to identify and contribute to the City Nature Challenge’s dataset.

Van Cortlandt Park dominates city nature challenge

Van Cortlandt Park shines in the City Nature Challenge with over 4,000 biodiversity observations, winning the Green Space Race and NYC Battle of the Boroughs. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/12/24

Emily Hausman, director of the Infant and Toddler Center at SAR Academy, seeks election as female Democratic district leader. The former director of early childhood education at The Riverdale Y ran an in-person emergency school for frontline workers during Covid-19.

Hausman says district leader race all about relationships

Emily Hausman aims to amplify young voices and promote community values as she runs for female leader of the 81st Democratic Assembly District, challenging incumbent Abigail Martin. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/12/24

Democratic district leader candidate and incumbent Abigail Martin in Brust Park on Monday, May 5. She was elected to the position in 2022 and said, if re-elected, she will continue to help staff poll sites and listen to the wants and needs of the community.

Martin looks to build bridges while re-electing Joe Biden

Abigail Martin, incumbent district leader and political director, seeks re-election in the June 25 primary, focusing on community engagement and legislative priorities. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/12/24

College protests rage as bombs rain in Gaza

Protests in NYC against Israel's actions in Rafah lead to arrests at City College, with virtual classes and increased campus security. Faculty and students push back. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/12/24

Jorge Silva-Puras delivers the keynote speech at the Bronx EdTech Showcase, highlighting his belief in the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms. He advocates not just for AI use by students and professors, but also for program education so students understand the tools.

To allow or not to allow AI in schools

Lehman College's Jorge Silva-Puras advocates for AI in education, emphasizing its role in enhancing student engagement and critical thinking at the Bronx EdTech Showcase. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/12/24

Metro-North riders can receive discounted monthly tickets as they commute from the Riverdale and Spyten Duyvil stations. The discount will reduce the cost to $180 for the next year.

Discounts to Metro-North tickets are coming

Learn about New York City's congestion pricing sister program bringing discounted Metro-North tickets, aiming to enhance public transit for commuters. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/12/24

Federal law enforcement officials were seen carrying out boxes and bags from an apartment at 536 Kappock St., on Wednesday, where they said they found a narcotics distribution operation. Two people were arrested.

Feds raid Spuyten Duyvil apartment looking for drugs

Drug raid at 536 Kappock St. in Spuyten Duyvil results in narcotics seizure by law enforcement agencies. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/8/24

The property at the intersection of Broadway and West 262nd Street will soon hold a men’s shelter despite loud protests from the community. The shelter has been in talks since 2021 and the final paperwork went through at the end of 2023.

Shelter moves forward despite opposition

Community Board 8's opposition to a proposed men's homeless shelter on Broadway due to concerns over transparency and safety. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/5/24

A bucket placed to catch water from a leaky ceiling at the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center on Thursday, April 18. The center recently secured $1 million in federal money for roof repairs, which may bring an end to water leaks in classrooms and offices.

Community center has secured $1 million for needed roof repairs

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center receives $1 million for urgent roof repairs secured by Sen. Chuck Schumer. Learn about the center's vital services and the impact of this funding. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/5/24

This is one of several prototypes for new pay-by-plate parking meters in Queens. New, upgraded meters are officially rolling out in parts of Manhattan on May 8 and will gradually transition to other boroughs.

Upgraded, paperless parking is coming

NYC unveils modern parking meters citywide, replacing paper receipts with license plate input. Rollout starts May 8, saving miles of receipts and enhancing parking enforcement. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/5/24

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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