Police: Man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds to head in Riverdale
A man and woman were found dead, both with gunshot wounds to the head, in a Blackstone Avenue apartment building Nov. 3, according to police. Authorities said on Nov. 3, around 9:04 p.m., …
General Election results: Hochul, Torres, Avila Chevalier win the vote
New and old faces secured their seats in city, state and federal leadership positions Nov. 3. In New York City, polls closed at 9 p.m., and The Associated Press began announcing race …
Gov. Kathy Hochul secures next term
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul secured another four years in office after defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in the Nov. 3 general election. The Associated Press called the race just …
Community board urges streetlight vendor audit, says Riverdale is left in dark
CURB Act seeks to regulate NYPD protest policing
Riverdale’s Elisa Contemporary Art gallery closes as owner looks toward a new chapter
Ginuwine reflects on his R&B legacy ahead of Bronx concert
Riverdale author Tina Tomato finds inspiration in childhood memories and a love of wordplay
NYC voters approve 5 ballot proposals aimed at city government efficiency
New York City voters approved five ballot proposals during the Nov. 3 General Election. The proposals, lauded by the city as ways to speed up city government processes, could allow Mayor …
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Rivera encourages flu vaccination this season
State Sen. Gustavo Rivera said in a Nov. 2 statement he received his annual flu vaccination a week prior, …
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Mamdani announces SNAP recipients can earn 40% more in Health Bucks
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an Oct. 29 news release that those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition …
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City Council announces success of CUNY pilot OMNY card program
The New York City Council announced Oct. 30 with the City University of New York that students are …
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Torres, Avila Chevalier win congressional seats
Riverdale-area residents cast their ballots in two contested congressional races this year. Congressional …
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Meet your congressional candidates
With Election Day approaching, candidates in New York’s 13th and 15th Congressional Districts outline …
Proposed Riverdale Avenue cannabis dispensary faces neighborhood opposition
A proposed Happy Times Cannabis dispensary on Riverdale Avenue faces strong neighborhood opposition over its proximity to schools and questions about New York’s cannabis licensing rules.
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What’s happening with the closed Burger King on Broadway?
The Burger King at 6007 Broadway shuttered Sept. 27 at 11 p.m., and residents are wondering what will be …
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Fine Fare opens in Knolls Crescent after months of community advocacy
Fine Fare By Ben’s Market has opened in Knolls Crescent, bringing a grocery store back to Spuyten …
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What’s being built on the former Church of the Visitation site in Kingsbridge?
Two major construction projects are reshaping a block in Kingsbridge, where a new public elementary …
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Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center opens after three years, welcoming up to 130 men
The Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center has opened on West 262nd Street, with Westhab accepting up to …
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New York City housing strategy pushes for more development in greater Riverdale
A new city housing strategy targets 4,075 new units in greater Riverdale over five years, including …
Domestic violence deserves our attention all year
Calling on leaders to condemn Blanche’s assertion
‘The American Genocide’
