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When he first arrived, Yishama Orlow shops for groceries at a dollar store where he and Chavez Calderon purchased $79 for snacks and hygiene products. They later packed the items into 40 bags to give to the migrants.

SAR students help migrants on the southern U.S. border

“Where am I?” That is what an asylum seeker asked Adam Burian of New Rochelle, one of five incoming seniors at Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School who took time out of their summer break to volunteer at a temporary shelter for those who are seeking asylum in Phoenix to assimilate to their new country. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/8/23

Queens Councilman and Chair of the Parks Committee Shekar Krishnan joined local electeds in sharing his opposition to the proposed stadium. He warns this proposal has implications citywide when it comes to our parks.

Electeds band together to say 'no' to cricket stadium in Van Cortlandt Park

Local electeds have once again joined together to voice their opposition to the Adams administration’s proposed construction of a 34,000-seat cricket stadium at Van Cortlandt Park. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 9/8/23

District leader candidate Ben Jackson faces incumbent Ramdat Singh, a special education teacher, in the June 25 primary. Jackson is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and Harvard Law School.

Ben Jackson hopes to unite Democrats as district leader

Ben Jackson, a Riverdale resident and attorney, aims to boost voter engagement and re-elect Joe Biden as male district leader in the 81st Assembly District. His campaign emphasizes community representation and outreach. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

District leader incumbent candidate and special education teacher Ramdat Singh faces Ben Jackson, an attorney at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, in the June 25 primary. Singh is a CUNY and Brooklyn College graduate.

Ramdat Singh looks to find common ground among Dems

Ramdat Singh, special education teacher and district leader in the 81st Assembly District, advocates for old-school political engagement to boost voter turnout and support Democrats like Biden. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

Community service program is growing in Bronx schools

Bronx community service organization, buildOn, expands with a $2.1M city investment. Engages students in local activism. Graduation rates soar with buildOn's impact. Learn more. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

CB8 questions the compatibility of Colonial Dames

Community Board 8 questions partnership with Colonial Dames overseeing Van Cortlandt House Museum. Concerns raised over inclusivity and community engagement. May meeting planned for further discussion. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Lack of parking causes a lot of issues, including creating dangerous obstacles for bicyclists and pedestrians. If all goes according to Mayor Eric Adams’ plan, the city could welcome many new residents with far fewer parking options.

Less parking, more housing in the City of Yes?

Mayor Eric Adams proposes City of Yes initiative, reshaping NYC zoning laws. Changes include removing parking mandates to boost housing affordability and density. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Community Board 8 cricket stadium meeting set for July 20

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

STAFF REPORT | 7/19/23

The King’s Bridge was built to allow easier access crossing the Spuyten Duyvil Creek from the modern-day Bronx to Manhattan.

Kingsbridge street corner that saw rise of the Bronx

Discover the hidden history of the corner at West 230th Street and Broadway in Kingsbridge, where a Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins now stands. Uncover its rich past from indigenous settlements to Revolutionary War intrigue. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

The Riverdale Neighborhood House is the location for a town hall and creating healthy and safe communities hosted by the Urban Justice Center and Mental Health Project on Dec. 3.

Mental health, legal system to intersect at Neighborhood House

The Riverdale Neighborhood House will be location for a unique town hall Saturday, Dec. 3, that will focus on the intersection of the legal system and mental health. more

By MACK OLMSTED | 12/1/23

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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