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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

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

Spuyten Duyvil resident wants to bring the oysters back

Discover the historical significance of oysters in New York City's ecosystem and the efforts to restore their population. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

The King’s Bridge was built to allow easier access crossing the Spuyten Duyvil Creek from the modern-day Bronx to Manhattan.

Kingsbridge street corner that saw rise of the Bronx

Discover the hidden history of the corner at West 230th Street and Broadway in Kingsbridge, where a Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins now stands. Uncover its rich past from indigenous settlements to Revolutionary War intrigue. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

Calvin Lyte will play the lead role in an original musical entitled Common Ground. Lyte is excited to take on his first lead but said he’s prepared for this moment nearly his whole life thanks to dance and vocal lessons as a child.

Calvin Lyte set to take lead in Tada! production

Riverdale resident Calvin Lyte stars in "Common Ground," an original musical at Tada! Youth Theater, portraying a teenage immigrant's journey in America. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/22/24

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres tours the devastation of the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on Monday, April 1.

Torres takes Bronx leaders on trip to Israel

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres leads Bronx leaders on emotional trip to Israel, highlighting solidarity and resilience amidst conflict. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

Kim Johnson, a caregiver in Spuyten Duyvil, was awarded the ‘Black Excellence & Literacy Award’ by the Freedom Youth Family Justice Inc. March 29. Johnson was recognized for her struggle and accomplishments with having dyslexia.

Caregiver wants to tell world about dyslexia

Kim Johnson, a caregiver in Spuyten Duyvil, shares her journey with dyslexia through children's books, advocating for awareness and understanding. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church School students line the hall and proudly display their flags in celebration of Greek Heritage Month. Greece officially declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire March 25, 1821.

St. Peter’s Church celebrates Greek Heritage Month

Bronx borough president Vanessa Gibson hosts a celebration of Greek Heritage Month at St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church in the Bronx. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman with his wife Hadassah at an event at the Riverdale Jewish Center last January that included former Israeli president Reuven Rivlin.

Lieberman remembered for devotion to service

Remembering Joe Lieberman: A tribute to the former senator's deep ties to Riverdale, his legacy, and the impact he made in the community. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

Sonia Khan and Rehana Khan run Triple S Programs, a tutoring and day care service for children of all ages. Sonia opened the place nearly 20 years ago now. So long ago that she now works with some of her former student’s children.

Hebrew Home honors women leaders

Women entrepreneurs unite at Hebrew Home celebration. Keynote speeches, awards, and heartfelt stories mark the event's success. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/8/24

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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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