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Charles Moerdler spotted this deer on Saturday afternoon near the Riverdale YM-YWHA. It was the first time Mr. Moerdler has seen a deer in the community.

Photographer’s eye [Photo gallery]

5/1/13

Creating robots is no easy feat. It can take two months to fully complete a robot, which includes coding and construction. Joining the club can be even harder and the acceptance rate is lower than Harvard University.

Forget artificial intelligence, it’s about robots in the Bronx

A pair of robots from the Bronx High School of Science that weigh about 125 pounds and are controlled by a simple X-Box remote control showed off their abilities earlier this year during a New York city competition. And came away with some awards. more

By STACY DRIKS | 8/6/23

April 27, 2016 crime round-up

Five people who attacked and robbed a 25-year-old man on Sunday were apprehended by police the same day, according to authorities. A 17-year-old was robbed and there was grand larceny from an auto. more

By Anthony Capote | 4/27/16

We need some evidence over here

To the editor: (re: “Migrants bringing disease?” Sept. 14) For centuries, it has been assumed that foreigners “bring in” disease: meaning that immigrants infect native-born people. more

10/6/23

A U.S. Marine shares a rare moment of vulnerability during Memorial Day services in 1991 in front of a nursing home on Cannon Place in Kingsbridge Heights — a moment George Gutierrez, then a staff photographer for The Riverdale Press, was sure to capture.

'George was a character, to say the least'

George Gutierrez had a knack for catching people at their most truest of moments. And more often than not, it involved tears. more

By Michael Hinman | 3/15/24

Miracle save of baby highlights the year

1952 Tot in danger A baby in a stroller rolled downhill on Riverdale Avenue, when his mother stopped to talk to a friend near West 236th Street. The women were so engrossed in their … more

12/13/01

Suspects in the temple bombing case walk down Independence Avenue in 2009 before they were arrested.

Three of the ‘Newburgh Four’ who plotted to blow up Riverdale temples have been released

Three of the men sentenced to 25 years for plotting to blow up two Riverdale synagogues in 2009 and shoot down military planes at a Newburgh airport as part of an FBI sting are being released by the same judge who issued the original sentence in 2011. more

By GARY LARKIN | 8/6/23

Let's please keep the facts straight

To the editor: (re: “Not sure what letter he’s reading,” Sept. 28) Mr. Peter Wolf’s recent letter expressed his “belief in a two-state solution, though it appears that Israel has made that more difficult.” more

10/6/23

The Unity Democratic Club announced endorsements for the upcoming primary on Thursday, Jan. 25. From left to right; 81st Assembly District Leaders Ramdat Singh and Abigail Martin, and club president Betsey Knapp.

Unity Democratic Club announces first endorsements for 2024 primaries

The Unity Democratic Club seems to be set heading into primary season later this year. That is except for one important race. That is the state Assembly seat long held by Jeffrey Dinowitz. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 2/2/24

Construction on the Henry Hudson Parkway is underway by the Kappock Street exit. There have been previous complaints of overnight construction noise in the area and with future construction to look forward to neighbors are concerned.

More noise! But at least the Henry Hudson gets a bike path

David Handschuh has had his fair share of construction noise. And it all comes from what is supposed to be a beautiful sight outside of his Kappock Street home — the Henry Hudson Bridge. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 3/15/24

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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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