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The NYPD is asking for help in identifying the man in this picture who they say slammed a 63-year-old woman to the ground and stole her purse. The robber fled northbound on Broadway in a white Honda Accord.The woman’s stolen purse contained her cell phone, credit and debit cards and about $80 in cash.The woman received minor injuries and was seen by EMS but did not require further medical attention. Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-8477.

The NYPD is asking for help in identifying the man in this picture who they say slammed a 63-year-old woman to the ground and stole her purse. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/28/23

Last week, Rabbi Barry Dov Katz practiced blowing a traditional shofar made from a ram’s horn ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on Sept. 24. Rabbi Katz was recently named one ‘15 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should’ by ‘Tablet’ magazine. It credited him with leading a ‘renaissance’ at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale

Welcoming the new year [Photo gallery]

10/1/14

When it comes to legacy admissions, Manhattan College claims it does not have an official policy for putting alumni children or relatives above others applying to the Lasallian school.

Legacy admissions targeted in state colleges

Does family history matter when it comes to education? Knowing the right people is a privilege, especially in some elite schools. And it takes a spot away from someone else, which can change the trajectory of their lives. more

By STACY DRIKS | 8/27/23

One of the Riverdale Repertory Co. cast members of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lights the shabbot candles during a scene from the iconic musical, which is going to be at the Riverdale Y.

The Riverdale Rep returns with ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

When the Riverdale Repertory Co. chose the timeless classic “Fiddler on the Roof” for a limited run at The Riverdale Y between Nov. 11 and Nov. 19, it couldn’t imagine the current state of world affairs. more

By MACK OLMSTED | 11/10/23

The MTA’s congestion pricing plan helps to lessen the cars on the road and provide better quality of life to residents in affected neighborhoods.

Manhattan congestion pricing plan open for comment

The MTA will hear comments on its congestion pricing plan for Manhattan commuters. The comment period began on Dec. 27, 2023 and will continue through March 11. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 1/4/24

The Van Cortlandt Park Motel, built in 1958, has been converted into a temporary emergency shelter.

Van Cortlandt Motel offers instant shelter, but so few services for new immigrants

Riverdale’s newest residents are settling into their leafy surrounds at the Van Cortlandt Motel — a safe haven, for now, they hope, while they apply for asylum and seek authorization to work legally in the United States. more

By Abigail Nehring | 5/28/23

The Riverdale Press was housed at 6155 Broadway, across the street from Van Cortlandt Park, for more than half a century before moving to Riverdale Avenue when the building was sold by the paper’s founding family last spring. The new owners, the Stagg Group, have plans for an apartment building on the site and last week they began demolition.

Photographer's eye [Photo gallery]

12/27/13

A reader nominated this house for the Eyesore of the week. This two-family home at 32 Marble Hill, currently under renovation, is canvassed with graffiti. When asked about the graffiti, the contractor said he was not aware of it, but would work to cover it up.

Eyesore of the week September 25, 2014 [Photo gallery]

10/1/14

Volunteer Duffy Chen, 79, puts gravy on a turkey before serving Thanksgiving lunch at Riverdale YM-YWHA Senior Center on Tuesday. On Saturday Chef Ian Nerwen began this pre work in anticipation of Riverdale YM-YWHA Senior Center lunch in on Tuesday. The menu included Mushroom Barley soup as the started followed by the entrée of turkey with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, sweet potato yams – some had chicken or fish and for desserts pumpkin pie with grapes.

Giving thanks [Photo gallery]

11/26/14

ERIC HARVEY Bronx borough president Vanessa Gibson and sponsor Councilman Eric Dinowitz passed a resolution designating November as New York City’s ‘Veteran Appreciation Month.’ The idea of the designation came about when the two were at an event supporting Manhattan College veteran students. Manhattan College’s ROTC color guard presented the flags during the ceremony on Nov. 5.

New York City gives veterans first-ever appreciation month

This year’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Van Cortlandt Park’s Memorial Grove was a little bit more special because a resolution was recently passed to designate November as New York city’s first ever “Veteran Appreciation Month.” more

By ERIC HARVEY | 11/10/23

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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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