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Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed the city budget with constituents at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center on Aug. 2.

Councilman Dinowitz gives peek behind New York City budget negotiations

Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed education, housing, mental health, and literacy funding with residents at a budget forum last Thursday at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 8/13/23

An officer of the 50th Precinct dunks the basketball during a game at the 40th Annual Night out at Bailey Park Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Community comes together for a night out with cops from the 50th Precinct

The 50th Precinct’s new commanding officer said she was proud to see the turnout of community members joining with officers to stand against crime last week in the annual National Night Out. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 8/13/23

Angellyh Yambo was killed in a random shooting outside her school, University Prep Charter School, in April 2022.

Accused Angellyh Yambo killer changes plea to guilty; now faces 15 years to life

The teen charged with gunning down Angellyh Yambo, formerly of Riverdale, in a random shooting in April 2022 has changed his plea to guilty in her murder. He now faces 15 years to life. more

By GARY LARKIN | 8/13/23

Manhattan College has no need to keep the former 400-bed dormitory Overlook Manor as they have enhanced and modernized their other on-campus housing units.

What’s happening at Overlook Manor on Manhattan College campus?

Mark your calendar in September. That’s when its residents and electeds expect to get some answers about Overlook Manor. more

By STACY DRIKS | 8/13/23

Bob Rubinstein, known for his work on the Riverdale Kiwanis club volunteer efforts and a founder of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, is given a Legion of Honor award by New York state Kiwanis Club governor Joel Harris at the club’s annual gala celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Kiwanis club celebrating 70 years with more to come

Bob Rubinstein is the epitome of the Kiwanis Club of Riverdale. He has been with the organization for 60 years and the club is now 70 years old. That is just part of the legacy of the longtime … more

By Gary Larkin | 5/14/23

Founded in 1927, Van Cortlandt Jewish Center was originally housed in a single room and eventually moved into 3880 Sedgwick Ave. Meanwhile, it is on the market and its two tenants will need to find another place to call home.

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center fate is once again in limbo

The building that houses the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, a modern Orthodox synagogue in Van Cortlandt Village, is on the market, according to its board chair Jack Kleinfeld. more

By STACY DRIKS & GARY LARKIN | 8/13/23

U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat shakes Gov. Kathy Hochul’s hand Tuesday during a press conference as Mayor Eric Adams looks on. The two leaders announced $200 million in funding to redevelop the Kingsrbridge Armory.

Yet another lease on life for Kingsbridge Armory? Maybe

Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and other local elected and economic development officials opened a new chapter for the Kingsbridge Armory Tuesday. And it comes with $200 million in city and state funding. more

By GARY LARKIN | 8/13/23

Joe Gordon, who lived across the street from the Denishawn House for years, takes a long look at the piece of history as he completes a sketch.

Denishawn House: The gem in Van Cortlandt Village

Almost lost about the talk of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center’s fate is the historical gem located on the same lot on Stevenson Place. One neighbor called it the “crucible of creative activity that advanced the modern dance movement.” more

By GARY LARKIN | 2/23/24

Yuval Dekel, owner of the famous Liebman's Deli in Riverdale, has announced plans to expand to Ardsley in nearby Westchester.

Liebman’s Delicatessen sets sights outside of Riverdale

Not even the pandemic could stop Liebman’s Delicatessen from keeping its title as the last remaining Jewish deli in the Bronx and now the deli owner is setting his sights on Westchester for expansion. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/6/23

Yanely Henriquez, the mother of Angellyh Yambo, in photo above, honors her daughter on what would have been her 18th birthday. Yambo was gunned down in front of her school two years ago. As part of the Angellyh Yambo Foundation campaign against gun violence, Mary Hernandez, Yambo’s aunt and head of the foundation, held a summit at La Central YMCA last Friday.

Calling for change

Yanely Henriquez, the mother of Angellyh Yambo honors her daughter on what would have been her 18th birthday . 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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