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The fire in a Marble Hill apartment last week that displaced 27 tenants while injuring 10 people was caused by a lithium-ion battery, according to investigators.  And that has some worried about when the dangerous batteries — used primarily in scooters and e-bikes — can be taken off the streets. more
A petition by recently ousted BronxNet board chair Paul Gentile has caught the eye of the Attorney General Letitia James. And if her charities bureau does decide to investigate, the move has support from some very powerful political backers, which has hung a dark cloud over the cable public service entity. more
If there’s anyone who might be an excellent candidate to run the Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corp., it’s Laura Levine-Pinedo. more
Whether it be at a park, a food shelter or a book club, volunteering consistently proves to be a great way for people of all ages to make friends, combat loneliness, and find extra meaning in their lives. more
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the RSS-Riverdale Senior Services center. Over the past five decades, the RSS has provided older adults with support and services that have helped them stay engaged in the community, as well as with friends and family. more
It’s a tale of two communities — but if the Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corp. has its way — it might just be one. more
For years, many who have lived — or just simply drove by — the Van Cortlandt Motel on Broadway have begged and pleaded for the city to do something about it. Whether it’s attracting more crime, or being used to house people who have nowhere else to go, the motel seemed to be an institution that was never going to go anywhere. more
David Handschuh has had his fair share of construction noise. And it all comes from what is supposed to be a beautiful sight outside of his Kappock Street home — the Henry Hudson Bridge. more
George Gutierrez had a knack for catching people at their most truest of moments. And more often than not, it involved tears. more
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Gallery 18 at The Riverdale Y opened an art exhibit this past weekend that puts women’s art on display. more
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