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

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

The TikTok bill that the United States House of Representatives approved last week will not ban the social media platform. 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

People like their routines — shopping on Wednesday, stylist on Thursday, relaxing on Sunday — but there is one routine that has been making its way around the various synagogues in the greater Riverdale area for quite some time. more

Living quietly right in your own neighborhood is Michael Mendel. If the name’s not familiar, that’s OK. But he worked for many years as an album design artist before finding a second calling as an antiques dealer and later specializing in watercolor art. Today, he has retired to the Bronx, where he continues to stretch his creativity with his paintings. more

A list of 50 ideas for a stronger and more equitable Bronx was recently published by the Center for an Urban Future — and many who have read the report say the ideas are vast. more

It’s expensive to live in New York, and the outlook on the climate isn’t so good. That opens the door for new legislation from state Sen. Gustavo Rivera that he’s calling the “Livable New York Act,” which aims to fight back against the climate crisis, provide additional affordable housing and employment opportunities — all for those who have spent time behind bars. more