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Local 32BJ SEIU members pictured here will not strike, as their four-year contract with the Bronx Realty Advisory Board will not be retracted.

Unions call on lawmakers to tackle affordable housing

Bronx Realty Advisory Board avoids strike with 32BJ union members, urging Albany for affordable housing solutions amid economic stress. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

Kim Johnson, a caregiver in Spuyten Duyvil, was awarded the ‘Black Excellence & Literacy Award’ by the Freedom Youth Family Justice Inc. March 29. Johnson was recognized for her struggle and accomplishments with having dyslexia.

Caregiver wants to tell world about dyslexia

Kim Johnson, a caregiver in Spuyten Duyvil, shares her journey with dyslexia through children's books, advocating for awareness and understanding. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church School students line the hall and proudly display their flags in celebration of Greek Heritage Month. Greece officially declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire March 25, 1821.

St. Peter’s Church celebrates Greek Heritage Month

Bronx borough president Vanessa Gibson hosts a celebration of Greek Heritage Month at St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church in the Bronx. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

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

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.

Hebrew Home honors women leaders

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

West 254th Street running from Riverdale Avenue to Palisade Avenue is disastrous, which wouldn’t be as much of a problem if it wasn’t the primary walkway for both students attending SAR Academy and commuters traveling to and from the Metro North.

It’s a sidewalk that was 10 years in the making

City proposes massive renovation for West 254th Street from Riverdale Ave to Metro-North station, addressing long-standing safety concerns and infrastructure issues. SAR Academy supports the plan for safer pedestrian access. Land acquisition challenges lie ahead. Construction expected to start in autumn next year. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/8/24

Former Kingsbridge resident Liz Guarracino is the creator, screenwriter, and set photographer of ‘Chaska,’ a low-budget epic-sci-fi trilogy aiming to shoot in parts of Riverdale and Kingsbridge in 2024 and 2025. Her original concept trailer for the film contained shot stills around Riverdale.

Aliens? No, it’s just a movie filming in your neighborhood

Experience the excitement of 'Chaska,' a sci-fi trilogy set to film in Riverdale and Kingsbridge. Follow Chaska, a descendant of aliens, as she unravels her mysterious past. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

Jason Chirevas is the new editor of The Riverdale Press. He formerly led newspapers in Scarsdale and Co-op City.

Jason Chirevas takes over as new Riverdale Press editor

Jason Chirevas, seasoned journalist, brings rich experience to The Riverdale Press as new editor, emphasizing community engagement. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/8/24

Councilman Eric Dinowitz, the prime sponsor of the ‘Woman’s HerStory Month Celebration’ at Wave Hill Garden on March 28.

Wave Hill tips its hat to five top women

Discover the enduring challenges faced by women in male-dominated spaces at Wave Hill Garden's "Women's HerStory Month Celebration," featuring inspiring stories and insights from female leaders more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

New KRVC interim executive director Laura Levine-Pinedo said 500 kids registered for the egg hunt, and another 200 that walked in. Egg hunters were encouraged to exchange their collected eggs as an effort to recycle them for next year and protect the environment.

Annual Easter egg hunt encourages sustainability

Riverdale's Easter Egg Hunt embraces sustainability, swapping collected eggs for prizes. Community effort ensures eco-friendly fun. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

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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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