Protesters rally outside Metropolitan Detention Center after Marble Hill ICE shooting

Protesters and officials rallied outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn Oct. 13, criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in the city, particularly following the …

Newly released NYPD footage shows moments before ICE shooting in Marble Hill

Following the release of body-worn camera footage showing the New York City Police Department's response to the Oct. 8 Marble Hill shooting by an ICE agent , the department has now released footage …

NYPD releases body-worn camera footage of response to Marble Hill ICE shooting

The New York City Police Department has released body-worn camera footage of officers' response to the Oct. 8 shooting of a man in Marble Hill by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

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 school and an eight-story affordable housing complex are rising side by side on the former site of …

Rivera condemns ICE shooting, calls for action

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera condemned the shooting of Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Oct. 8, saying in a statement released that day that, at …

5 frighteningly fun events to attend this spooky season

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Grace Tabernacle’s praise band led an energetic performance at the first service in the church’s new building.

Grace Tabernacle settles into former Kingsbridge synagogue after years of moving

After nearly a decade of renting worship spaces, bilingual Christian church Grace Tabernacle has opened a permanent home on Corlear Avenue and plans to expand English-language services and community outreach.

Angellyh Yambo was funny, loving and kind, her father Manuel Yambo said.

Fordham awards $50,000 grant to study impact of Bronx youth mapping program

Fordham University awarded the Angellyh Yambo Foundation $50,000 to study the impact of its Bronx Community Mapping program, which teaches teens to use mapping and data to address community challenges.

Amadeo Oktrova joined the 50th precinct, which covers the Riverdale area, in January.

Amadeo Oktrova reflects on NYPD career as he takes next step in 50th Precinct command

Amadeo Oktrova has been promoted to deputy inspector while continuing as commanding officer of the NYPD’s 50th Precinct, bringing years of specialized crime-fighting experience to Riverdale and surrounding neighborhoods.

Politics

Mamdani directs review of NYPD use of force

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 12 press release he was directing the New York City Police Department to conduct a review of its use-of-force policies and practices. The mayor’s office …

Cornell sexual assault lawsuit renews push for New York’s voluntary intoxication bill

A lawsuit alleging seven Cornell fraternity members raped an intoxicated student has renewed debate over …
Mamdani raises grants for city artists to $10k

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 2 news release New York City artists and small nonprofits can …
Menin and James announce task force against Trump census proposal

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and New York State Attorney General Letitia James formed a …
5 takeaways from the community board parks committee

Bronx Community Board 8’s parks committee discussed mowing mistakes in planted areas, Ewen Park stair …
Major AI firms will testify in front of city council, Menin says

Major AI firms will testify at an Oct. 5 city council meeting on the potential dangers of AI technology, …

Development

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 130 men and offering housing, job training, counseling and other support services.

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 …
Denishawn House in Van Cortlandt Village set for demolition despite landmark push

The historic Denishawn House in Van Cortlandt Village is set for demolition after city officials rejected …
Residents oppose proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue

Residents are challenging a proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue, citing neighborhood …
Inside Riverdale area's near-complete men's rehousing center

Westhab's Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center is expected to open Sept. 1, providing transitional …
Community remembers Petr Stand, architect who helped transform the South Bronx

Family, friends and colleagues remembered architect Petr Stand, whose community-driven vision transformed …

Protesters rally outside Metropolitan Detention Center after Marble Hill ICE shooting

Newly released NYPD footage shows moments before ICE shooting in Marble Hill

NYPD releases body-worn camera footage of response to Marble Hill ICE shooting

What’s being built on the former Church of the Visitation site in Kingsbridge?

Rivera condemns ICE shooting, calls for action

5 frighteningly fun events to attend this spooky season

Newly released NYPD footage shows moments before ICE shooting in Marble Hill

Grace Tabernacle settles into former Kingsbridge synagogue after years of moving

Grace Tabernacle settles into former Kingsbridge synagogue after years of moving

Fordham awards $50,000 grant to study impact of Bronx youth mapping program

Amadeo Oktrova reflects on NYPD career as he takes next step in 50th Precinct command

Mamdani directs review of NYPD use of force

Cornell sexual assault lawsuit renews push for New York’s voluntary intoxication bill

Mamdani raises grants for city artists to $10k

Menin and James announce task force against Trump census proposal

5 takeaways from the community board parks committee

Major AI firms will testify in front of city council, Menin says

Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center opens after three years, welcoming up to 130 men

New York City housing strategy pushes for more development in greater Riverdale

Denishawn House in Van Cortlandt Village set for demolition despite landmark push

Residents oppose proposed six-story apartment building on Oxford Avenue

Inside Riverdale area's near-complete men's rehousing center

Community remembers Petr Stand, architect who helped transform the South Bronx

ICE violence will never be welcome here

Poll: Do you feel that the northwest Bronx is in need of more housing?

Welcoming the Broadway men’s shelter

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