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Seniors at IN-Tech Academy march around the school’s neighborhood last Friday as part of an inaugural event recognizing their success over the past four years. The event is rooted in a tradition where schools would march their seniors to the local post office to mail their college applications.

IN-Tech Academy celebrates seniors with march

IN-Tech Academy seniors went back in time last Friday as Principal David Weissberg guided them on the school’s first college and career march. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 12/22/23

Members of Oyate Group distribute some of the more than 2,000 frozen turkeys to people prior to Thanksgiving Day. Oyate COO Jason Autar and chief executive Tomas Romas took part.

Oyate Group delivers turkeys

Through its Bronx Rise Leadership initiative, the Oyate Group has helped out impoverished people throughout New York City, including greater Riverdale. This Thanksgiving they distributed more than 2,000 frozen turkeys to combat food insecurity. more

By GARY LARKIN | 12/8/23

Halloween 2023

This ‘wolf’ on Mosholu Avenue scared many a trick-or-treater on Halloween. It was one of many oversized autumnal decorations on greater Riverdale streets. more

11/10/23

J.C. Mathis accepted the induction on behalf of father, Johnny Mathis, the legendary coach from John F. Kennedy High School who passed away in September. Johnny Mathis won five Bronx PSAL titles in his over three-decade career at JFK.

A salute to ‘16’: Bronx hoops Hall of Fame welcomes ’23 class class

The Bronx Basketball Hall of Fame ’s second annual induction dinner and ceremony on Nov. 2 at Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck drew around 450 people to honor the 16 newest members. more

By PETE JANNY | 11/10/23

A local student take part in an activity during last year’s Safe Halloween event at Manhattan College. Members of the college’s Kappa Delta Pi hosted the students and will do so this year.

Early Halloween for kids at Manhattan College campus

If it’s Halloween, then it’s time for Manhattan College students to provide a safe and happy event on the Riverdale college’s campus. more

By MACK OLMSTEAD | 10/20/23

Clark University celebrates three greater Riverdale students

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

By STACY DRIKS | 10/13/23

Scenes from the 2023 Wave Hill WERM Graduation at Wave Hill on Aug. 16. The graduates posed for a photo.

Wave Hill's WERMs prove their hypothesis on rooftops of New York City

Green houses and arthropods played a significant role in three Wave Hill intern teens’ lives this past year. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/29/23

Seven greater Riverdale residents named to dean’s list at Tufts University

Seven greater Riverdale residents earned the prestige of making the dean’s list at Tufts University. To qualify, one must have a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/29/23

Jorge Silva-Puras began his position at Lehman College as the new interim dean at CUNY School of Professional Studies.

Lehman College welcomes Jorge Silva-Puras as new interim provost

As classes resumed for the Fall semester, Jorge Silva-Puras began his position at Lehman College as the new interim provost of the school. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/22/23

Amid a heat wave, hundreds of parents wait patiently to pick up their children at P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen School’s first day last Thursday.

First day of school was truly a scorcher for all in greater Riverdale

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

By STACY DRIKS | 9/15/23

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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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