U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres leads Bronx leaders on emotional trip to Israel, highlighting solidarity and resilience amidst conflict. more

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

At Riverdale Playground, a perfectly good pickleball court now lies underneath the basketball courts and adjacent to the handball courts. However, according to pickleball afficiando Alex Rosenblum, it needs some work. more

What’s black, red, with white spots all over its body? Unfortunately for Riverdale residents, it’s an invasive species. The spotted lantern flies, also known as hitchhiking insects, show no sign of putting their thumbs down and pretty soon the nymphs will spread out their wings marking adulthood. 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

For newly named Community Board 8 Chair Julie Reyes, being in charge means holding back on her own opinions and hearing all sides first. The longtime board member and Realtor at Grand Lux Realty was voted unanimously on June 30 to succeed Laura Spalter, who termed out. more

There is nobody to take the books from the now closed Catholic school once known as Saint Gabriel. more

Mayor Eric Adams’ idea of bringing World Cup cricket to Van Cortlandt Park next year has met with some resistance following an emergency Community Board 8 meeting July 20. more

Custom building a gaming personal computer seems like a hobby for the rich. Solving the age-old problem of not knowing which PC to purchase is even worse. more

A Lehman College professor has devised a method to generate truly random numbers. Many lay people may think why is that so important. Consider the use of lasers in our every day life. They are based on the use of random numbers. more