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Lack of parking causes a lot of issues, including creating dangerous obstacles for bicyclists and pedestrians. If all goes according to Mayor Eric Adams’ plan, the city could welcome many new residents with far fewer parking options.

Less parking, more housing in the City of Yes?

Mayor Eric Adams proposes City of Yes initiative, reshaping NYC zoning laws. Changes include removing parking mandates to boost housing affordability and density. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Community Board 8 cricket stadium meeting set for July 20

At the request of chair Julie Reyes, Community Board 8 is holding a special meeting Thursday, July 20 on the mayor’s proposed cricket stadium plan for Van Cortlandt Park. more

STAFF REPORT | 7/19/23

The King’s Bridge was built to allow easier access crossing the Spuyten Duyvil Creek from the modern-day Bronx to Manhattan.

Kingsbridge street corner that saw rise of the Bronx

Discover the hidden history of the corner at West 230th Street and Broadway in Kingsbridge, where a Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins now stands. Uncover its rich past from indigenous settlements to Revolutionary War intrigue. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

The Riverdale Neighborhood House is the location for a town hall and creating healthy and safe communities hosted by the Urban Justice Center and Mental Health Project on Dec. 3.

Mental health, legal system to intersect at Neighborhood House

The Riverdale Neighborhood House will be location for a unique town hall Saturday, Dec. 3, that will focus on the intersection of the legal system and mental health. more

By MACK OLMSTED | 12/1/23

Tracy McCabe Shelton, center, is stepping down from her longtime role as executive director of Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corp., in June.

Tracy Shelton stepping down as KRVC leader

Nearly 14 years after she first said hello to the Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corp., Tracy McCabe Shelton is now starting to say good-bye. more

By Michael Hinman | 3/12/24

Clean-up is well underway on the Bronx River. The anticipated 10-day project has made significant progress and all is expected to be back to normal for the ecosystem soon.

Emergency cleanup required for Bronx River oil spill

Bronx River oil spill cleanup completed after 10 days. Con Edison leak concerns Bronx River Alliance. Wildlife safe, DEC supervises. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

Nick Dembowski, president of the Kingsbridge Historical Society and director of Van Cortlandt House Museum, Saturday emphasized the importance of preservation and restoration while at the society

'To lose our history is to lose our destiny'

If you heard the bell ringing at Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil last Sunday, it was because the Kingsbridge Historical Society was holding its very first meeting at its new headquarters. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 10/6/23

One of the many empty shelves and aisles at the Rite Aid at 5825 35 Broadway store in Kingsbridge. It is slated to close for good on Dec. 3, one of nearly 175 stores to close nationwide.

Rite Aid closing its doors on Broadway by next week

For all those regular customers of Rite Aid’s store and pharmacy at 5825 35 Broadway, come Dec. 3 you will no longer have a store to frequent. more

By GARY LARKIN | 12/1/23

Riverdale Senior Service’s Robert Ackerson takes the podium at the Bronx County Courthouse on April 5. Riverdale Senior Services and The Riverdale Y joined together to ensuring there are no budget cuts for senior services for older adults of the Bronx.

Older adults calling for repairs to senior centers

Elderly Bronx residents rally for funding and repairs to senior centers, urging city officials to prioritize aging services. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/22/24

Juan Martinez, 44, was fatally stabbed in front of his mom and 5-year-old niece on Sept. 12. His sister Jalisa Laboy described him as very intelligent, with a big heart and a dream to get his family out of the projects. His family has created a Go Fund Me to fulfill Martinez's dream.

Arrest made in fatal Marble Hill stabbing

Officers of the 50th Precinct have arrested a man they say is responsible for the fatal stabbing of a Marble Hill man earlier this month. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 10/6/23

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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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