1957 Space age In October 1957, a group of high school students walked into the Fieldston School "ham" radio shack to listen to Sputnik (the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth) … more

To the editor: Scientific research conducted at the Wuhan Institute of Virology was partially funded by the Anthony Fauci-led National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which funneled the money via the New York-based EcoHealth Alliance. more

Rabbi Avi Weiss of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale — The Bayit found himself with family members in Israel celebrating his wife Toby’s 80th birthday last weekend. more

To the editor: Several weeks ago, Bronx police were attempting to arrest a drug dealer. This criminal did not want to be arrested, so he fled on a crowded sidewalk on his illegal motorcycle.  more

Applications are open for stewardship of the historic Van Cortlandt House — a stone dwelling built by the owner of a slave plantation in the Bronx. It’s now curated by The National Society of Colonial Dames of New York, an organization whose membership is limited to descendants of white colonialists. The Dames want to extend their stewardship. And the people of The Bronx shouldn’t stand for it. more

Just wanted to thank you for publishing this lovely little piece. more

RACHEL PAPELL-Portuguese, 9, plans out her perfect spring garden on Sunday using Wave Hill's Flower Garden as inspiration. SEVEN-YEARold Rachel Weisinger-Ilardi sees lots of trees in her … more

1958 On location Lights, camera, action; Hollywood came to Riverdale in 1958. Several residents braved the cold as camera crews from Columbia Pictures shot scenes at the abandoned Seton … more

To the editor: Reports that nearly 20 wildfires have already burned more than 400 acres across the state are a reminder that it’s not just humans’ lives and homes that are threatened. Deer, bears, birds, fish, reptiles and other animals are killed or displaced by wildfires, too. more

It was a little after 4 p.m. on July 1, 1971, when Bill Schleicher walked into the 43rd Street office of The New York Times, carrying a camera and extra rolls of film. more