It can be all too familiar for cyclists and drivers when they see a vehicle parked on a bike lane forcing them to switch lanes, sometimes into the opposite side of traffic. It is not just an annoyance — it is illegal. more

Republicans took back the U.S. House majority in the 2022 midterm elections including six seats in New York, but now that control could be threatened. The New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court ordered July 13 new congressional districts to be redrawn following a lawsuit from several New York voters. This move could potentially help Democrats. more

Eddie Caban shed his “acting” title Monday and was named permanent police commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams, replacing Keechant Sewell who resigned after an 18-month run. more

The Riverdale Temple is accepting donations for asylum seekers living in the Van Cortlandt Motel, according to Jeff Sklar, co-chair of the temple’s social action committee. more

By STACY DRIKS sdriks@riverdalepress.com   The Regents exams did not seem to go as planned three years ago, as it was canceled for the first time in over a century because of … more

In the second quarter of 2023, the average home sales price, number of sales and the listing inventory in greater Riverdale fell by double figures compared to 2022, according to the Elliman Report. more

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

The July 4 weekend may have been a fun time if you were watching fireworks or at a barbecue, but for the New York Police Department and those unlucky enough to be in vicinity of any shootings it certainly was not. With that said, shootings in the city during the five-day weekend are down about 50 percent compared to previous years, said acting Police Commissioner Edward Caban. more

If you were to step into Henry Hudson Park during the height of the pandemic you may have found messages on the tiles written in chalk reading “everything will be alright,” “this too shall pass,” and “don’t give up,” alongside beautiful flowers and colorful birds. more

There are a number of trees scattered around Kingsbridge and Spuyten Duyvil — exactly 3,184 of them, according to the city parks department. But one in particular is special than most. more