NYC lawmakers are calling for holistic admissions at specialized high schools, citing racial disparities and proposing broader criteria, stronger middle school preparation and expanded support programs. more

North Riverdale merchants told KRVC that poor lighting, crime concerns and uncertainty over reporting problems are hurting nighttime business along Mosholu Avenue. more

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Bronx Science students lead VOTE, a growing student-run network promoting youth voter registration, civic education and policy engagement across dozens of high schools in several states. more

Riverdale Y hosted a family-friendly shofar-making workshop, giving children an opportunity to explore Jewish traditions and prepare for Rosh Hashana and the High Holidays. more

Riverdale resident Robert Fitts turned a 1993 baseball game in Japan into a decades-long career researching Japanese baseball, culminating in his latest book about life behind the scenes. more

A New York Botanical Garden event explored Caribbean cocktail traditions, cultural history and medicinal botanicals before participants created Mamajuana infusions to age at home for six months. more

Riverdale families can support children’s reading through five free resources, including little libraries, NYC Reads, NYPL branches, Books x Bodegas and online tutoring. more

A City Council hearing examined COPA, a proposed housing law that could affect 18 distressed buildings in greater Riverdale, drawing testimony from tenants, advocates, city officials and real estate representatives. more

New York City public schools are barring student-facing generative AI through eighth grade for 2026-27 while limiting screen time and expanding supervised AI literacy and pilot programs in high schools. more