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Sen. Gustavo Rivera, the chair of the Senate Health Committee, speaks at rally for 1199 health workers. He believes the recently signed state budget was a missed opportunity for residents.

New state budget leaves much to be desired for some

After a long wait filled with many debates Gov. Kathy Hochul signed and approved a $229 billion state budget. But as expected there were compromises from all parties involved. more

BY ERIC HARVEY | 5/14/23

College of the Holy Cross fall dean's list announced

The College of the Holy Cross named senior Justin Hudson of greater Riverdale to the fall 2022 dean’s list. Hudson passed four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester, maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. more

By Stacy Driks | 5/14/23

Woman is scammed out of $240,000

A 66-year-old woman reported to police that over the course of several months she sent out $240,000 under the impression that she would be receiving $1 million in return. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/14/23

Large sections of the Major Deegan Expressway was shut down through Kingsbridge after massive flooding turned the expressway into river. Cars, trucks and even tour buses were abandoned along the way.

Ida flooding shuts down the Major Deegan [Photo gallery]

More rain fell in just a couple hours on Sept. 1 in the Bronx than we would get in an entire month thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Ida. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 9/2/21

Dinowitz poised to keep council seat, but small window remains for Lora

District 11 seems decided, but borough president race is still way too close to call

Eric Dinowitz 42% | 5816 votes

Mino Lora 27% | 3775 votes

Abigail Martin 14% | 1957 votes

Daniel Padernacht 6% | 870 votes

Jessica Haller 6% | 767 votes

Marcos Sierra 2% | 301 votes

Carlton Berkley 2% | 246 votes

State funds tapped for lighting, safety at local NYCHA houses

Scaffolding for repair work outside the Ft. Independence Houses has made the area so dark, one visually impaired resident said she waits outside at night until someone can help her enter the … more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

Marc Reyes and Jamira Rogers, Riverdale Neighborhood House's 2016 Teens of the Year.

Neighborhood House honors dynamic teens

Jamira Rogers is a no-nonsense senior at Advanced Math & Science, one of the New Visions Charter High Schools on the JFK campus. Marc Reyes is a soft-spoken junior at the David A. Stein … more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

Jorge Piña, 56, and his son Jorge Piña, 11, stick their tongues out to catch snowflakes while they wait for the 1 Train at West 238th Street on Monday.

Photographer's eye [Photo gallery]

2/18/16

The food of love [Photo gallery]

A couple enjoys an afternoon full of chocolate and wine during a Valentine’s Day event at Wave Hill on Sunday. more

2/18/16

Violinist Daniel Chong, cellist Kee-Hyun Kim, and violist Jessica Bodner wait to enter the concert hall at the Wave HIll estate, before a classical performance by their group, the Parker Quartet, on Jan. 11, 2015.

Chamber Charmers [Photo gallery]

1/14/15

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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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