12+ hour, 55+ min ago  (727+ words) An endeavor more than 30 years in the making is expected to break ground this fall as the city prepares to begin work on the long-awaited Tibbetts Brook daylighting project. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, announced June 5 that…...

13+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1049+ words) With Democratic primaries approaching, voters will soon decide who will represent New York's 15th Congressional District. The district stretches across much of the Bronx, including greater Riverdale and the South Bronx. Incumbent U. S. Rep. Ritchie Torres is seeking another term against challengers…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago  (541+ words) With less than a week until the Democratic primary elections, Assembly District 81 remains competitive. The Press interviewed the candidates, Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz and educator and activist Morgan Evers, on key community issues ahead of the June 23 contest. Assembly member…...

12+ hour, 49+ min ago  (1228+ words) Fairfield Avenue cooperative housing resident Aaron Sidlo is calling for a remedy to what he calls a "severe financial strain" caused by building compliance costs. Two-hundred-and-thirty other people signed his petition in agreement. The petition, which was posted to social…...

12+ hour, 51+ min ago  (763+ words) Thousands settled onto blankets and folding chairs across Van Cortandt Park's Parade Ground June 9. Far from the velvet seats and chandeliers of Lincoln Center, one of the world's most celebrated orchestras was preparing to perform on a towering stage free…...

12+ hour, 57+ min ago  (1033+ words) The cry of "Porgy up!" echoed across the deck of a 100-foot charter boat as anglers from Riverdale, Westchester and beyond reeled in silver fish from the Long Island Sound. Among those participating in the fifth annual Jewish Community Fishing…...

11+ hour, 47+ min ago  (457+ words) Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out some of the local activities happening below." Learn to incorporate ancient systems of wellness in a holistic way to support you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually throughout all stages of your…...

12+ hour, 51+ min ago  (763+ words) Thousands settled onto blankets and folding chairs across Van Cortandt Park's Parade Ground June 9. Far from the velvet seats and chandeliers of Lincoln Center, one of the world's most celebrated orchestras was preparing to perform on a towering stage free…...

13+ hour, 57+ min ago  (869+ words) The Riverdale Art Association joined the Riverdale Temple and the Women of Reform Judaism in putting together "Inspired by the Arts," an exhibition featuring 33 works from 20 artists. Susan Chavez, president of the association and a multimedia artist, also had two…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (984+ words) For nearly two decades, a small Riverdale deli by West 260th Street has been more than a place to grab breakfast or lunch. When Yohan's Deli closes June 21 after 18 years, it will mark the end of a journey that began thousands…...