What do flowers, water and scientific theory have in common? They’ve all served as natural inspiration for fashion designers. more

The recent decision by President Donald Trump to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — or DACA, as it’s commonly called — have left schools like Lehman College taking a proactive stance as it works to support students. more

It’s likely impossible to forget the contributions Andrew Sandler made to the north Bronx. But just in case, Councilman Andrew Cohen is proposing a simple solution — naming a corner near one of his favorite pubs in Sandler’s memory. more

Community Board 8 has had its chance to speak about a proposed transitional housing facility at 5731 Broadway, but now it’s the homeless services department’s turn. more

Community Board 8’s poor attendance at various committee meetings this past year hasn’t gone unnoticed, especially when it comes to the man who put them there: Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. more

People generally call them scaffolds, but city officials prefer the term “sidewalk shed.” more

Phillip and Jean Michael awoke Sunday morning to a scary sight — hate vandalism quite literally on their very doorstep. Someone spray painted “Jew” on the front door of the couple’s Fieldston home Saturday night, police said, leaving behind the paint cans reportedly used to complete the shocking deed. more

Authorities aren’t exactly sure why a 40-year-old man was shot last week in front of a deli on Webb Avenue.  more

Time may have faded the photographs of three Riverdale firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11, but not the memories of Ladder 52. The New York City Fire Department company stood for six moments of … more

Excitement and nervousness filled the faces of parents and students standing outside St. John’s School in Kingsbridge last week. In just a few minutes, the doors would open, officially beginning the first day of the new academic year. more