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People of all ages are encouraged to join the upkeep of the Spuyten Duyvil parks. Volunteers as young as two have been found working in the park alongside their parents and grandparents, helping to care for the green spaces they later play in.

Spuyten Duyvil park stewards swing back into action

Learn how Jodie Colón and volunteers at Friends of Spuyten Duyvil are transforming local green spaces with community engagement and environmental stewardship. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/5/24

David Fischweicher, a sculptor from Riverdale, stands beside his abstract steel sculptures. The bust of a head on the table is of him and was done without looking in the mirror, Fischweicher said. The head was made out of clay, turned into wax and finally bronze.

Riverdale artists represented at Yonkers studio event

Join Yonkers Arts Weekend at the Carpet Mills Art District to explore 50+ artists' studios and a new innovative gallery. Discover paintings, sculptures, and unique creations. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/5/24

Ariana Sidman, 17, an Ethical Culture Fieldston School junior, started playing piano when she was five and started composing when she was eight. She will lead fellow teens in performing several covers themed around mental health at The Bitter End on May 18.

Fieldston musician wants to de-stigmatize mental health

Discover Ariana Sidman's journey using music to address mental health challenges. Join her band for a unique concert experience. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/5/24

Amelia Rose Hassler is 6 years old and designing T-shirts she sells online with her mother. All the designs are Amelia’s, as is the painting.

Amelia Rose Hassler, 6, sells and designs T-shirts

Amelia Rose Hassler and her mother create unique T-shirt designs together, blending art with financial literacy for kids. Join them at their upcoming pop-up event! more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/5/24

Lack of parking causes a lot of issues, including creating dangerous obstacles for bicyclists and pedestrians. If all goes according to Mayor Eric Adams’ plan, the city could welcome many new residents with far fewer parking options.

Less parking, more housing in the City of Yes?

Mayor Eric Adams proposes City of Yes initiative, reshaping NYC zoning laws. Changes include removing parking mandates to boost housing affordability and density. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

CB8 questions the compatibility of Colonial Dames

Community Board 8 questions partnership with Colonial Dames overseeing Van Cortlandt House Museum. Concerns raised over inclusivity and community engagement. May meeting planned for further discussion. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Shabbos ‘Alexander’ Kestenbaum, a Riverdale resident and the only Orthodox Jew at Harvard Divinity School, filed a lawsuit with fellow Jewish students in January seeking to hold Harvard accountable for what they allege is its ‘systemic and pervasive antisemitism’ on campus.

Torres wants Harvard to be accountable for antisemitism

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres urges Harvard University to address campus antisemitism after a Jewish student faced harassment. Torres highlights Harvard's culture of impunity. Keywords: Harvard antisemitism, campus discrimination, Ritchie Torres letter, Jewish student harassment, Harvard lawsuit. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

Several panelists held a town hall at Manhattan College, urging an elimination of the voluntary intoxication loophole in rape cases. From left, Acura Collective co-founder Lizzie Asher, Community for a Cause executive director Chris Lake, It’s on Us chapter president Angelina Perez, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Sue Ellen Dodell of the Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle, and on the screen, state Sen. Nathalia Fernandez.

Legislators discuss voluntary intoxication loophole

New York legislators and advocates push to close a loophole allowing rape accusations to go uncharged due to victim intoxication. Learn about efforts to change this law. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

Residents at The W Assisted Living at Riverdale circle the block collecting trash from the sidewalks and curbs as part of Earth Day.

Assisted living residents get Earth Day in the sun

Residents of The W Assisted Living celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up their neighborhood and planting gardens. Community engagement and purpose for elderly residents. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Community service program is growing in Bronx schools

Bronx community service organization, buildOn, expands with a $2.1M city investment. Engages students in local activism. Graduation rates soar with buildOn's impact. Learn more. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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