Robbery of the week 1. An assailant wrestled a man to the ground and beat him with an unidentified object, before robbing the victim of a smartphone and other valuables in an Aug. 20 … more

CHRISTIAN SANTIAGO, Malcolm Styles and Sheila Vargas keep the Youth Market fruit and vegetable stand at Riverdale Neighborhood House stocked for customers on a Thursday afternoon last summer. more

It was just a day after Darcel Clark won her contested primary to remain the Bronx district attorney. The event was an evening meant to express appreciation for members of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club. But instead, Clark had nothing but appreciation for her voters and supporters. more

1. Library break-in Police said an unknown suspect broken into Spuyten Duyvil Library on sometime between the Nov. 5 evening closing and Nov. 6 morning opening. Employees told police they … more

Ray Oladapo-Johnson was jet-lagged and unable to sleep in his summer home in Tisvilde, Denmark. It was 8 p.m. for him — but outside his windows, it was the middle of the night. His wife and kids were sound asleep. more

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

Riverdale's Easter Egg Hunt embraces sustainability, swapping collected eggs for prizes. Community effort ensures eco-friendly fun. more

BY RANDIWEINGARTEN President, United Federation of Teachers When making comparisons or judging the quality of goods or services, people often find it convenient to use letter grades … more

It was to no one’s surprise that the School Construction Authority wanted to build a school across the street from Van Cortlandt Park, the former site of the Church of the Visitation, but the Community Board 8 was a bit shocked by the details of the new school when they received them Tuesday. more

A plan to build a new two-story school building for autistic children with parking in the cellar has been unanimously voted down by Community Board 8. The building would have sat at 680 West 232 St. at the corner of Independence Avenue. more