A suspect accused of shooting 9-year-old Amanda Chauan outside of her 3340 Bailey Ave. home at around 9:29 p.m. Friday night, is in custody. Amanda was wounded by a male riding a BMX bicycle, who … more

Former state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. is behind bars. Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced Mr. Espada to five years in prison for stealing from the Soundview Healthcare Network … more

If you’re looking to entertain family or friends over the next few weeks, don’t get stressed out the morning of the dinner wondering what to make. Think ahead. It’ll save you from … more

The Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Marble Hill Food & Hunger Project, Inc provides a weekly box of groceries to individuals and families in need, from its pantry at the Church of the Mediator, located at … more

  To the editor: I am a veteran who served in Korea in 1952.  In a recent letter to the editor, somebody called Rep. Charles Rangel is a “bum.” If Mr. Rangel committed … more

To the editor:  Sid Augarten Field is a green, lush resource in the heart of North Riverdale. So why is this city park being treated as a private play area for only one group?  The … more

B usiness leaders will be among the voices in Albany on June 17 urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ban fracking and embrace a renewable energy future. More and more businesses are realizing that the … more

One of the core Democratic issues that I have long fought for is real, comprehensive campaign finance reform. But recently, in the pages of this paper, outgoing Councilman Oliver Koppell publicly … more

To the editor:  Re: “Koppell nixes board member for vote,” June 6   I am shocked again and thoroughly disappointed at the way the appointees to the community board were … more