Lander joined local community leaders in the South Bronx on Jan 30. to learn the concerns of those residing there.

Brad Lander talks to The Press on run for mayor

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is one of the Democratic candidates who threw his hat in the ring in a run for mayor in this year’s upcoming election. As one of Eric Adam’s …
One resident told The Press he was considering leaving his car doors unlocked throughout the night, hoping it would deter criminals from smashing the windows.

Riverdale continues to be a target for car vandals and thieves

Thanks to a string of vandalism, Riverdale residents woke up to shards of glass on their car seats after a wave of overnight window smashings, leaving owners to pony up for repairs. In January …
Riverdale Early Childhood Center currently has four classrooms for 38 students with intentions of increasing to seven classrooms in the near future.

New center opens for special needs kids

It was a cold and cloudy Friday, but inside the Riverdale Early Childhood Center, it was  “a beautiful day” for the grand opening of the new educational facility. …
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In 2022, City Council pushed to clean up homeless encampments, much like the one set up along BJs on West 237th Street that same year. Councilman Eric Dinowitz continues to push to house these individuals in his recent work with the Homeless Outreach People Estimate scouted the streets of Kingsbridge and Bedford alongside volunteers looking to offer shelter to individuals sleeping on the street.

Providing shelter one street at a time

It was a bitter night on Jan. 30 as hundreds of volunteers across NYC canvassed the alleys, train stations and parks after midnight as part of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) annual …
Bronx Alehouse has been a neighborhood staple for more than a decade and boasts 25 televisions for customers to watch Sunday’s big game.

Touch down at these watering holes for Super Bowl LIX

Bars across the city are expecting large crowds this Sunday as they prepare for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9 and so are your favorite watering holes in the northwest Bronx.  This year, …
RiverSpring centenarians gathered to discuss life thus far and what they believe to be the secret to long life.

Locals celebrate a century of life and counting

The average life expectancy in America is 77 years, but several locals have surpassed that expectation by more than two decades. Centenarians Irma H. Clement, Jesse Schraub, and Harold Wolkoff …
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The LOCAL Act: A win-win for main streets and local newsrooms

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. They are the corner stores, family-owned restaurants, and local service providers that fuel our neighborhoods, create jobs, and drive economic …

Neither side can be trusted

To the editor: A Jan. 4 ceremony at the White House gives us an idea of why the Democrats have trouble gaining and retaining power even though the Republicans are so horrific. One of …

Preserving community values through true community development

To the editor: Those of us in Van Cortlandt Village/Kingsbridge Heights are fortunate to live here - the rents (in most cases) are reasonable, services are available for families and senior …

Small acts of service can lighten heavy times

To the editor: On Jan. 20, as Donald J. Trump was about to be sworn in for his second term as president, I felt an overwhelming sense of despair, a feeling I’m sure many of you shared. And …

It's cold outside --- and indoors

People were out shoveling sidewalks and brushing snow off their car windows on Monday morning, following New York City’s first significant snowfall. Temperatures have been in the teens as …

We’re freezing in our homes

To the editor: I’m writing you this letter with the hope that you will consider investigating Hampton Management Co., LLC/Olnick Organization for its perennial lack of adequate heat during …