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Sonia Khan and Rehana Khan run Triple S Programs, a tutoring and day care service for children of all ages. Sonia opened the place nearly 20 years ago now. So long ago that she now works with some of her former student’s children.

Women entrepreneurs unite at Hebrew Home celebration. Keynote speeches, awards, and heartfelt stories mark the event's success. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/8/24

This poster shows Elma Avraham, an 84-year-old Israeli woman who was said to be kidnapped from her home by Hamas. She is one of the estimated 200 plus civilians to be abducted. At least 32 Americans have been killed since Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, with many more feared to have been held hostage.

Rivera bill would pay back New York residents fleeing war

Gov. Kathy Hochul was not the only New York resident in Israel during her visit last week. Hundreds of Americans and New York residents visiting Israel and Palestine have been struggling to evacuate with airlines like American Airlines and Delta Airlines canceling flights in the region indefinitely. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 10/27/23

Courtesy of New York Communities for Change Communities across New York City are at risk of being displaced from flooding. Olivia Leirer, deputy director at the New York Communities for Change, said those communities are also at risk from gentrification when high-income communities are flooded, and the wealthier who people who once lived there, target lower-income areas.

Rivera introduces bill to fight affordable housing crisis

It’s expensive to live in New York, and the outlook on the climate isn’t so good. That opens the door for new legislation from state Sen. Gustavo Rivera that he’s calling the “Livable New York Act,” which aims to fight back against the climate crisis, provide additional affordable housing and employment opportunities — all for those who have spent time behind bars. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 3/11/24

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman with his wife Hadassah at an event at the Riverdale Jewish Center last January that included former Israeli president Reuven Rivlin.

Lieberman remembered for devotion to service

Remembering Joe Lieberman: A tribute to the former senator's deep ties to Riverdale, his legacy, and the impact he made in the community. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

Dinowitzes: Release hostages

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Eric Dinowitz joined Jewish leaders and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from Brooklyn last Thursday to support families with loved ones held hostage by Hamas attackers following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. They joined thousands of people in Times Square to demand the release of all hostages being held in the Gaza strip immediately. There are 212 people held hostage in Gaza, said Israel’s military spokespersons on Sunday. At right, Pro-Israeli leaders spoke in front of an electronic ad in Times Square that showed the faces of the hostages. more

10/27/23

The Center for an Urban Future compiled a list of ideas to make a stronger more equitable Bronx. Included in these ideas was one contributed by the executive director of Bronx Arts Ensemble, Judith Insell.

A call for more artists coming out of the Bronx

A list of 50 ideas for a stronger and more equitable Bronx was recently published by the Center for an Urban Future — and many who have read the report say the ideas are vast. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 3/11/24

United States Representative Adriano Espaillat greets constituents in Marble Hill on Monday, August 1, 2022.

No more TikTok for you — in the name of privacy

The TikTok bill that the United States House of Representatives approved last week will not ban the social media platform. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 3/22/24

Keep The Promises to Kids

12/13/01

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

9/5/13

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

By GARY LARKIN | 10/27/23

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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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