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Educator Minnie Krakowsky is already decided. “I’m inclined to go with Cohen [for councilman] because the teacher’s union is supporting him,” the longtime educator said. “I think that’s a very important element. I’m not for charter schools.” Ms. Krakowsky laments that teachers seemingly have less influence in deciding the outcomes of city elections. “I’m very distressed that the union has lost a lot of its clout,” she said. Ms. Krakowsky voiced a widespread view in the primaries that Democratic contenders Mr. Cohen and Cliff Stanton differ little on the issues. “I don’t know them that well, but many of them are similar,” she said, referring to Mr. Cohen and Mr. Stanton.
Voters' voices [Photo gallery]
Democratic Primary voters will go to the polls on Sept. 10 to choose standard bearers for citywide offices and either Andrew Cohen or Cliff Stanton to represent the party in the Nov. 5 general … more
Harvey Rosenfeld, a Riverdale-based author, has been a prolific writer over the past decades. His topics have ranged from baseball greats such as Roger Maris and Cal Ripken Jr. to the Swedish diplomat named Raoul Wallenberg who saved Jews of Budapest from the death camps during World War II.
How about those ‘bastards’ of baseball
What do Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez have in common? According to Riverdale author Harvey Rosenfeld, they are among 30 people involved with Major League Baseball who were “bastards.” more
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BOOK BAG: Authors trace many paths on the way to 'America's Promise'
Councilman Eric Dinowitz, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, SAR High School’s Rabbi Tully Harcsztark and hundreds of students and community members joined in solidarity with Israel and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres. Two SAR High School seniors Alex Wolf and Ananya Silverman spoke.
Students, community stand up for Israel and Rep. Ritchie Torres
While protesters staged outside of U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Fordham office Tuesday afternoon accusing him of supporting “Israel’s genocide,” a much larger group of rallygoers, made up of the SAR community and local electeds gathered at Seton Park to say they disagreed. more
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The Bronx Anti War Coalition organized hundreds in protesting outside the Fordham office of U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, accusing him of supporting ‘Israel’s genocide’ against Palestine.
Pro-Palestinian groups protest outside Rep. Ritchie Torres office
More than 200 members of the Bronx Anti-War Coalition protested outside of U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Fordham office on Tuesday, accusing him of funding “Israel’s genocide.” more
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The sign says it all at the entrance of the Kingsbridge Library this past week. It remains closed temporarily as the New York Public Library waits for parts to fix its HVAC system. The library is due to reopen once the repairs are completed.
Library reopens
Kingsbridge Library has reopened after being closed earlier this month for much needed HVAC repairs. The library's hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. more
Students participating in the Riverdale Neighborhood House summer student program visited with Riverdale Press editor Gary Larkin earlier this summer. He took them on a tour of the newspaper’s office, answered some questions about the industry and showed them how a newspaper is published.
Newsroom lesson
Students participating in the Riverdale Neighborhood House summer student program visited with Riverdale Press editor Gary Larkin earlier this summer. He took them on a tour of the newspaper’s office, answered some questions about the industry and showed them how a newspaper is published. more
Children and families enjoyed the 10th annual festival at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center. This year, the community came together to celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth. It was a day of free activities with grilled burgers and hotdogs. The day came alive with DJ Morsy who brought his highly notable playlist.
KHCC returns with 10th festival
It might have been raining like cats and dogs on Friday, June 16 but that did not stop Kingsbridge Heights Community Center from celebrating its 10th annual festival while also celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month indoors. more
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Lucrecia is joining the Mambo Legends Orchestra and Nelson Gonzalez with the Del Caribe Latin Jazz All-Stars Saturday at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Mambo Legends jazz music coming to Lehman Center for Performing Arts
The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts opens its 2023-24 season with The Mambo Legends Orchestra, Lucrecia and Nelson Gonzalez with the Del Caribe Latin Jazz All-Stars Saturday at 7:30 p.m. more
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Wave Hill is one of 17 institutions in New York City that a group is targeting to allow city residents to be admitted for free under a 19th century agreement.
Botanical Garden, Wave Hill, Bronx Zoo: Should they be free?
New York City residents pay a billion dollars in tax subsidies every year to 17 institutions, according to the Free Admission campaign, with $701.1 million apparently going to free rent. more
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