Meet your congressional candidates
With Election Day approaching, candidates in New York’s 13th and 15th Congressional Districts outline their positions on affordability, housing, public safety, healthcare and other issues affecting Bronx residents. Early voting runs through Nov. 1, with Election Day on Nov. 3.
Bronx religious leaders hold prayer for neighbors fearful of ICE enforcement following shooting
Christian and Jewish leaders gathered in Kingsbridge for an interfaith prayer following the ICE shooting of Oscar Belgal, offering neighbors space to express grief, fear and hope while calling for justice and solidarity.
Suspicious envelope at Torres’ office underscores growing fears over political violence
A suspicious envelope containing white powder at Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Bronx office prompted a hazmat response as local officials described threats and concerns about escalating political intimidation.
Proposed Riverdale Avenue cannabis dispensary faces neighborhood opposition
Hochul and Blakeman go head to head for governor’s seat
Mosholu Avenue transforms into a Halloween trail for annual neighborhood event
Halloween, family and creativity inspire Riverdale maker’s small business
Derfner Judaica Museum explores American identity through portrait photography
Oscar Belgal’s detention after Marble Hill shooting sparks protests and calls for investigation
New Yorkers rallied and organized a protest ride demanding Oscar Belgal’s release and an investigation after an ICE officer shot him in Marble Hill, while lawyers raised concerns about his medical care in detention.
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Bronx colleges weigh impact of federal student loan restrictions on lower-paying careers
New federal student loan rules could jeopardize loan access for programs whose graduates fall below …
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5 things voters need to know this election season
With early voting starting Oct. 24 and Election Day set for Nov. 3, this guide outlines candidates, …
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‘Unable to produce answers to basic questions,’ De La Rosa on SpaceXAI testimony
City Council Speaker Julie Menin and the council’s committee on technology — which Marble Hill …
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Mamdani launches outreach team to maintain Medicaid and SNAP amid federal threats
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 19 news release he and the city’s department of health are …
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'Suspicious substance' sent to Ritchie Torres' office, deemed non-hazardous, officials say
A "suspicious substance" was received in an envelope at U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres' congressional office …
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 built in its place. Public records indicate it could become an Atmosphere Academy …
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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 …
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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 …
Political intimidation, violence unacceptable
Opposition to cannabis shop on Riverdale Avenue
