It’s a distant land with close proximity to the hearts of two Manhattan College athletes who hold Gaelic roots near and dear. Each wears the Irish badge with pride. more

For the third time in three years,  the Manhattan men’s lacrosse program will have a new head coach patrolling the sidelines next Spring. The changing of the guard comes after John Odierna accepted the defensive coordinator position at Syracuse University on July 28. more

Making Headway is a nonprofit supporting families of children diagnosed with brain or spinal cord tumors. In 2024 the organization will provide up to 15 scholarships of up to $5,000 to eligible applications. more

Generations of alumni and students came together at the Saint Gabriel School graduation on Friday, June 9, to celebrate not only its newest alumni but a goodbye celebration as the school permanently closed. more

People talked about several things last Thursday. The first heat wave of September hit, Hurricane Lee intensified to Category 5 in the Atlantic, Donald Trump’s indictments, Jimmy Fallon’s toxic workspace and it was the first day of school. more

Shelley Johnson promises to bring the highest quality education to the School of Health and Professions as the new dean of health and professions at Manhattan College. She started that job July 15. more

Gregory Dymerets, Delia Lima, and Jadalynn Palma of greater Riverdale were all named to the dean’s list at the University of Delaware for their hard work during the fall 2023 semester. more

A pair of robots from the Bronx High School of Science that weigh about 125 pounds and are controlled by a simple X-Box remote control showed off their abilities earlier this year during a New York city competition. And came away with some awards. 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

Three students from greater Riverdale were marked with outstanding academic achievements from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, as first and second honors. more