Sarah Gund died unexpectedly but peacefully in a Boston hospital on the evening of Aug. 17, 2023 after suffering an aneurysm. She was surrounded by her husband, her children and grandchildren, step-children and their children, and some beloved friends. She was 81. more

Milo Riverso is returning to Manhattan College to be the institution’s 21st president. Being part of the Manhattan Jaspers’ family runs strong in Riverso’s family, whose siblings studied at the Catholic liberal arts institution, as did his father. Soon, his son will be a soon Jasper as well. more

It is with great sadness that the Strain family announces the passing of James Joseph Strain on Aug. 1, 2023, after a life full of integrity, creativity, service, and love. He was 90. more

1. Sunday burglary Police said an unknown number of suspects robbed a 53-year-old woman at 1 Adrian Ave. on Sunday between 2 and 9:30 p.m. The victim told police she was visiting her sister … more

There is new leadership at the top of Community Board 8, and it’s coming from Julie Reyes. more

Apparently, the robbery of Jasper’s Deli at 434 W. 238th St. near Manhattan College on Aug. 14 was one of two that occurred not too far apart, according to police. more

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera’s “Coverage For All” bill, which sought to extend the essential plan to undocumented New York residents, has failed to pass the Assembly. The bill was previously excluded from Governor Hochul’s state budget in May, but there was still hope for it when it passed the state Senate on June 8 up until now. more

Jamira Rogers is a no-nonsense senior at Advanced Math & Science, one of the New Visions Charter High Schools on the JFK campus. Marc Reyes is a soft-spoken junior at the David A. Stein … more

The 41-year-old man who was hit by a moped last month while crossing the street at West 259th Street and Riverdale Avenue is still recovering, but wants local electeds to take steps in preventing something similar from happening again. more

Last week, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon came to Lehman College with an upbeat message, exhorting young audience members to believe in the power of their voices. more