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Riverdale

October 15, 2012

In Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park, a Bird Watcher Haven, with History

The park is the go-to for bird watchers like John Young, who's been birding there for over 50 years.

Riverdale

October 12, 2012

Riverdale Arts Festival Takes Place this Weekend

Bronx arts and cultural groups will display their work in Riverdale this Sunday.

Riverdale

September 26, 2012

Donor Gives Manhattan College $10 Million for Complex Named After Ray Kelly

The money will go to construction of a student commons named after the police commissioner alum. 

Riverdale

August 30, 2012

Hip-Hop Manager Chris Lighty Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

Chris Lighty, who once managed A Tribe Called Quest, was found dead in his Bronx apartment.

New York City

August 27, 2012

Home Schooling on the Rise in New York City

For an increasing number of city kids, going back to school means staying at home.

Riverdale

July 06, 2012

Cops Hunt Four Men in Riverdale Home Invasion

Cops are hunting four men in a home invasion robbery in Riverdale.

Riverdale & Kingsbridge

March 14, 2012

Police Searching for Missing North Riverdale Woman

Candida Sosa, 25, went missing Sunday, police said..

South Bronx

February 09, 2012

Fresh Direct Deal Blasted by South Bronx Residents and Activists

Critics denounced a nearly $130 million public benefits package offered to the online grocer.

South Bronx

February 06, 2012

Bronx Brewery Seeks Beer Success in Manhattan and Beyond

Already serving the Bronx and Manhattan, the Bronx Brewery plans expansion to the rest of the city.

Harlem

January 21, 2012

Dept. of Youth Employee Arrested for Flashing Girl In Harlem, Police Say

A Dept. of Youth and Community Development employee was arrested for flashing an 11-year-old girl.

Riverdale

January 12, 2012

Parks Employee Arrested on Hate Crime Charges For Hanging Doll From Noose

Parks worker Fariz Ahmemulic is charged with a hate crime for hanging black doll from a noose, cops said.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 20, 2011

Advocates Call on City's Rent Guidelines Board to Prevent Rent Hike

The Rent Guidelines Board held a public session Monday to solicit feedback on its proposed yearly rent hikes.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 27, 2011

Three Year Rehab of Henry Hudson Bridge to Start in May

The nearly $33 million three-year rehab of the 75-year-old Henry Hudson Bridge upper roadway will begin in May.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 09, 2010

Elderly Man Found Dead on Inwood Sidewalk Died of Natural Causes

The nearly $33 million three-year rehab of the 75-year-old Henry Hudson Bridge upper roadway will begin in May.