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Greenbelt law strengthened as area is pressured

1980 Preserving the land In the years since its passage, the Special Natural Area District law — creating a protected “greenbelt” west of the Henry Hudson Parkway and in … more

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Co-ops, co-ops, co-ops, co-ops

1981 Gold rush Story of the year? How about the story of the last five years — it was the co-oping frenzy that took landlords by storm, starting with a modest mid-rise building at … more

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Riverdale mourns 'Press' founder

1982 In memoriam On a Monday in mid-April when the sanctuary of Riverdale Temple is usually quiet, 600 mourners thronged to say farewell to David Stein, the founder of The Riverdale Press, … more

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Residents die as ambulances arrive late

1983 Emergency For years The Press received complaints about inadequate ambulance service. Some residents even got together to fill the void with KVAC — the Kingsbridge- Riverdale … more

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How to sell your home in a tight buyers' market

Now that the new year is underway, a lot of people are wondering what 2008 has in store for the real estate market. Industry experts say it could be a tough year for people who put their home … more

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Schools are bursting at the seams

1984 Packed classes Throughout the year The Press highlighted the growing crisis of overcrowding in local schools. One report stated, “At PS 7, classes are meeting in closets. At PS … more

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Community centers' budgets shink despite increased need

1985 Nowhere to go Outbreaks of rowdiness and even vandalism — fueled by beer drinking — by teenagers were nothing new when they came to light in 1985, but jostling among … more

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Shalom Riverdale

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No Health without Mental Health

One out of five persons in the United States suffer from a mental health problem. Most of us know someone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, alcoholism or similar emotional problems. … more

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Principals abandon principles to play politics

1986 Year of scandal Culminating one of its most comprehensive investigative efforts, the March 6 issue of The Press revealed that positions as principals and assistant principals at … more

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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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