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It’s spend decades as a source of headaches for neighbors along Broadway, but now the Van Cortlandt Motel has a chance to transform ... into a school.

School set to replace Van Cortlandt Motel

For years, many who have lived — or just simply drove by — the Van Cortlandt Motel on Broadway have begged and pleaded for the city to do something about it. Whether it’s attracting more crime, or being used to house people who have nowhere else to go, the motel seemed to be an institution that was never going to go anywhere. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 3/15/24

Clark University celebrates three greater Riverdale students

Three students from greater Riverdale were marked with outstanding academic achievements from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, as first and second honors. more

By STACY DRIKS | 10/13/23

Students from P.S. 81 in Riverdale leave school to board their buses during a strike-free year. This year some 9,000 school bus drivers could walk off the job before the start of the academic year Sept. 7 if the city’s education department and the union that represents the drivers don’t come to a new contract agreement in time.

City prepares for possible school bus driver strike on first day of classes

If New York City school bus drivers go on strike before classes start Sept. 7, city officials say they’re ready. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 9/3/23

June Henry is a rising third grader at P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen with an ability to outrace most kids in her age group. Henry capitalized in her first appearance on the national stage by taking sixth place in the Under-8 Girls Division for the 800-meter race at the 2023 AAU Junior Olympics on Aug. 2. The pre- and post-race process included flying to Des Moines, Iowa, and back to New York in an unforgettable 24 hours.

Eight-year-old Riverdale runner June Henry’s national trek just another stroll in the park

The top young running stars around the country descended on Des Moines, Iowa, for the 2023 AAU Junior Olympics July 29-Aug. 5. For 8-year-old June Henry, one of Riverdale’s own, the stars aligned for a sixth-place finish in the 800-meter Under-8 event. more

By PETE JANNY | 8/13/23

The lot at 160 Van Cortlandt Park S. sits in a state of limbo as the School Construction Authority appeals a court decision that stands between them and breaking ground on a new school.

Successful lawsuit could mean no school at former Visitation church site

One neighbor with a lot of determination is standing between the city’s School Construction Authority and a bulldozer at the site of the demolished Visitation Church where it wants to build a school. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 2/9/24

Two girls fight in the hallway at Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy last school year. Video of the fight was taken by other students.

Chaos in the hallways causes consternation for Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy students

It was just another unordinary day in the hallways of Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy. Soon the yelps and screams of girls and boys broke up the peaceful parade between classes. more

By GARY LARKIN | 9/3/23

J.C. Mathis accepted the induction on behalf of father, Johnny Mathis, the legendary coach from John F. Kennedy High School who passed away in September. Johnny Mathis won five Bronx PSAL titles in his over three-decade career at JFK.

A salute to ‘16’: Bronx hoops Hall of Fame welcomes ’23 class class

The Bronx Basketball Hall of Fame ’s second annual induction dinner and ceremony on Nov. 2 at Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck drew around 450 people to honor the 16 newest members. more

By PETE JANNY | 11/10/23

Seven greater Riverdale residents named to dean’s list at Tufts University

Seven greater Riverdale residents earned the prestige of making the dean’s list at Tufts University. To qualify, one must have a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/29/23

Bronx Science splits games as other teams across the area go winless

With two weeks left in the regular season, Northwest Bronx public school baseball is almost ready to venture into the playoffs. For now, teams are playing out the final games of the regular season, going head-to-head to see who the best really are, until the real test comes in late May. more

By Santiago Mendoza | 5/14/23

Jorge Silva-Puras began his position at Lehman College as the new interim dean at CUNY School of Professional Studies.

Lehman College welcomes Jorge Silva-Puras as new interim provost

As classes resumed for the Fall semester, Jorge Silva-Puras began his position at Lehman College as the new interim provost of the school. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/22/23

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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