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The proposed stadium would take up 19.5 acres and close the southeast corner of the park’s parade ground to the public from its construction to its dismantling.

Mayor Adams' cricket plan at Van Cortlandt Park questioned

Mayor Eric Adams’ idea of bringing World Cup cricket to Van Cortlandt Park next year has met with some resistance following an emergency Community Board 8 meeting July 20. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/30/23

They’re all high school students, but they’re already working together to build one of New York’s City’s newest businesses. Carl Lu, left, is founder of Yellow River Capital. His company invested in TNTech, a computer-building company run by Niv Levy and Tal Sotnikov.

Building affordable computers by teens, funded by teens

Custom building a gaming personal computer seems like a hobby for the rich. Solving the age-old problem of not knowing which PC to purchase is even worse. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/7/23

Lasers, like the ones used here during a celebration of light, are an example of an application of random numbers.

For Lehman College professor Gerry Random numbers were never really all that random — until now

A Lehman College professor has devised a method to generate truly random numbers. Many lay people may think why is that so important. Consider the use of lasers in our every day life. They are based on the use of random numbers. more

By STACY DRIKS | 8/27/23

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rings Lehman college’s Peace Bell ahead of a March 17 speech.

Believe in power of youth, UN leader says

Last week, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon came to Lehman College with an upbeat message, exhorting young audience members to believe in the power of their voices. more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

Jayce Rodriguez, left, and Bryalana Santos pet Ellie, a 2-year-old pitbull mix looking for a family to adopt her at an event at Petco last Sunday.

Van brings rescued pets to new owners

Call it love at first bark. As Beth Marchand approached a mobile pet adoption van parked outside a Petco on Sunday, Muenster the 1-year-old shih tzu mix affectionately leapt onto her. more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

Ray Oladapo-Johnson was chosen as Wave Hill’s new president and executive director. He was one of the three finalists out of 300 applicants. Once he settles in his new position, he plans to get acquainted with the community, all to continue Wave Hill’s mission.

Ray Oladapo-Johnson is Wave Hill’s new leader

Ray Oladapo-Johnson was jet-lagged and unable to sleep in his summer home in Tisvilde, Denmark. It was 8 p.m. for him — but outside his windows, it was the middle of the night. His wife and kids were sound asleep. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/9/23

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

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

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

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

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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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