o the Editor: An op-ed piece in the NY Times the other day discussed several strategies that the city could take to meet the pressures of housing and immigration more

2009 Sweetness fades It was a tough year for the Riverdale/Kingsbridge area. Four men came down from Newburgh, N.Y., in an alleged attempt to blow up two Riverdale synagogues on … more

A party was held last Sunday at the plaza on Kappock Street and Knolls Crescent in celebration of a 14-year-old community garden started by Rita Freed. It was a celebration of the volunteers and all the hard work they’ve done to cultivate and clean the garden. more

To the editor: Many may have thought Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Let me outdo Trump” strategy was just an easy way to get votes. They may have been partially right. more

During the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, I had the privilege of hosting and honoring Dr. Clarence Jones, who co-wrote Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.  more

The barbecue section of one of the picnic areas at Van Cortlandt Park is quite flooded following last Friday’s torrential rain. The city’s third largest park was just one of the areas in the five boroughs that suffered from massive flooding that day. more

Gregory Dymerets, Delia Lima, and Jadalynn Palma of greater Riverdale were all named to the dean’s list at the University of Delaware for their hard work during the fall 2023 semester. more

 To the Editor: In reading Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 State of the State, I was pleased to read that Governor Hochul noted that in striving to expand access to primary care for adults with complex needs, the State will “increase support for healthcare providers serving individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.” I commend the Governor’s commitment to improving access to quality care for those with physical disabilities—something that is tremendously needed in our State.  more

The inaugural “Lettuce Run” at Van Cortlandt Park saw over a hundred community members participate last Saturday. The event hosted by the Van Cortlandt Track Club was to bring attention and raise money for the Friendly Fridge Foundation, a community fridge that has been redirecting food to those in need since the pandemic. more

To celebrate our 60th anniversary, it seemed only fitting to recount the histories of Riverdale and Kingsbridge as seen through the paper that chronicled it all. The story of The Press and its … more