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A 41-year-old man was hit by a moped at West 259th Street and Riverdale Avenue on June 7. He’s expected to recover, but his wife is trying to find answers on what exactly happened.

Man hit by moped lives to tell tale about experience

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

By Eric Harvey | 7/9/23

They’re all high school students, but they’re already working together to build one of New York’s City’s newest businesses. Carl Lu, left, is founder of Yellow River Capital. His company invested in TNTech, a computer-building company run by Niv Levy and Tal Sotnikov.

Building affordable computers by teens, funded by teens

Custom building a gaming personal computer seems like a hobby for the rich. Solving the age-old problem of not knowing which PC to purchase is even worse. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/7/23

Eddie Rosa, who suffered from many maladies, found life was better at a senior housing apartment complex called Van Cortlandt Green rather than The W Assisted Living facility. He passed away right before Memorial Day.

Eddie Rosa found that life was better outside of The W

Sometimes, getting older can have a happy ending. Consider Eddie Rosa, who lost his apartment in 2021 following the death of his wife. more

By Luisa Beltran | 7/6/23

Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark called the naming of the Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act ‘poignantly appropriate as her family channeled their grief into advocacy against gun violence.’

Family, congressman fight back against gun violence

To assure Angellyh Yambo’s death was not in vain, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres has proposed legislation intended to ban ghost guns and expand the perimeter of gun-free school zones. more

By Gary Larkin | 7/6/23

Mr.McCarthy with his class during their final Annual Charity Basketball Marathon.

‘I’ve been blessed’ — beloved math teacher retires

On the first day of religion class at Saint Gabriel School, Glenn McCarthy would begin by playing “I Am … I Said,” by Neil Diamond. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/6/23

Police believe this man tried to cash three checks totaling more than $250,000, but was only successful in cashing one for about $1,900.

Man sought who tried to cash $250k in checks

The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the whereabouts of a man caught on surveillance they believe tried to swindle a senior citizen out of a quarter-million dollars. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/6/23

Passover is back on the school calendar, and Diwali is added

Jewish educators and students can now continue to comfortably celebrate one of the most important holidays in their religion from the comfort of their homes. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/6/23

Darcel Clark was the first in her family to go to college,the first woman to be a district attorney in The Bronx and the first woman of color in the state of New York to be elected DA. She was first elected in 2015, and was re-elected in 2019.

Darcel Clark poised to win another term as DA

It was a solid battle, but Tess Cohen’s bid to become the next Bronx district attorney ended with Darcel Clark once again winning he Democratic nomination for the role on Primary Tuesday. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/6/23

Customers and owners of Greystone Coffee on Mosholu Avenue say residents from The W Assisted Living around the corner on Broadway regularly wander into the establishment asking for money. The W’s managers say residents there — who are free to come and go as they please — receive just $261 a month from the government.

Nights at The W, but days spent walking up Broadway

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Home for Adults has been a mainstay in North Riverdale for nearly 40 years. But an open-door policy that allows its more than 250 residents to come and go at all hours of the day and night has had an impact on local businesses. more

By Luisa Beltran | 7/6/23

Homeless man killed in Kingsbridge street stabbing

A homeless man was killed and another man is in custody after a street brawl turned deadly in Kingsbridge early Friday morning. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/30/23

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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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