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Congestion tolls could be $15 — so, what now?

MTA approves congestion toll rates sparking debate among officials and citizens. Concerns raised about affordability, traffic diversion, and exemptions. June implementation pending lawsuits. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

Gas-powered leaf blowers could be gone with the wind

Riverdale residents push for ban on gas-powered leaf blowers citing noise and pollution. Legislation underway at local and state levels. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

Pedestrians cross the intersection at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South. The city’s transportation department says this intersection is a danger to pedestrians.

CB8 has concerns about plans to modify intersection

Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South intersection to get makeover, addressing safety concerns with new sidewalks, bike paths, and traffic flow changes. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/14/24

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres tours the devastation of the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on Monday, April 1.

Torres takes Bronx leaders on trip to Israel

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres leads Bronx leaders on emotional trip to Israel, highlighting solidarity and resilience amidst conflict. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

Local 32BJ SEIU members pictured here will not strike, as their four-year contract with the Bronx Realty Advisory Board will not be retracted.

Unions call on lawmakers to tackle affordable housing

Bronx Realty Advisory Board avoids strike with 32BJ union members, urging Albany for affordable housing solutions amid economic stress. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman with his wife Hadassah at an event at the Riverdale Jewish Center last January that included former Israeli president Reuven Rivlin.

Lieberman remembered for devotion to service

Remembering Joe Lieberman: A tribute to the former senator's deep ties to Riverdale, his legacy, and the impact he made in the community. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

West 254th Street running from Riverdale Avenue to Palisade Avenue is disastrous, which wouldn’t be as much of a problem if it wasn’t the primary walkway for both students attending SAR Academy and commuters traveling to and from the Metro North.

It’s a sidewalk that was 10 years in the making

City proposes massive renovation for West 254th Street from Riverdale Ave to Metro-North station, addressing long-standing safety concerns and infrastructure issues. SAR Academy supports the plan for safer pedestrian access. Land acquisition challenges lie ahead. Construction expected to start in autumn next year. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/8/24

Aneury Rodriguez uses a megaphone to get his fellow union workers going with some words of inspiration in front of Skyview Riverdale last month. The union representing workers like him chose not to go on strike after the Bronx Realty Advisory Board opted not to re-open an already completed contract.

Put signs down, four-year contract won’t be reopened

Union victory as Bronx building service workers secure four-year contract, averting strike threat. Read more for details. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

Riverdale Neighborhood House executive director Andrew Belton stands outside of a community fridge not far from his Mosholu Avenue facility that his team routinely stocks with food. Some of that food comes from the Amanda Garden, part of Riverdale Neighborhood House’s 1.3-acre campus.

Neighborhood house gets $2M

Riverdale Neighborhood House receives a historic $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott's charity organization, Yield Giving, marking the largest one-time gift in the organization's history. The grant, awarded to just 360 organizations nationwide, offers significant opportunities for the neighborhood house to enhance its services and facilities, benefiting the local community. more

By Eric Harvey | 3/31/24

Assembly district leaders Abigail Martin and Ramdat Singh, as well as state committeewoman Morgan Evers, have joined their fellow Unity Democratic Club members to encourage voters to turn out for the April 2 presidential primary, even though the field is already set as a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Clubs pushing out votes even though race is already set

Local Democratic clubs urge voters to participate in the upcoming presidential primary on April 2, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement despite the presumptive nominees already being decided. The clubs highlight concerns over democracy, voting rights, and the future impact of the election on civil liberties. While the primary won't determine the final candidates, it serves as preparation for the general election in November. more

By Eric Harvey | 3/31/24

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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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