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Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz is the primary sponsor of A101.

Cornell sexual assault lawsuit renews push for New York’s voluntary intoxication bill

A lawsuit alleging seven Cornell fraternity members raped an intoxicated student has renewed debate over New York’s sexual assault laws and Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz’s A101 legislation.
Lead pastor Kerlin Calderon, left, wants the church to serve as a community space, as well as a place of worship.

Grace Tabernacle settles into former Kingsbridge synagogue after years of moving

After nearly a decade of renting worship spaces, bilingual Christian church Grace Tabernacle has opened a permanent home on Corlear Avenue and plans to expand English-language services and community outreach.
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Angellyh Yambo was funny, loving and kind, her father Manuel Yambo said.

Fordham awards $50,000 grant to study impact of Bronx youth mapping program

Fordham University awarded the Angellyh Yambo Foundation $50,000 to study the impact of its Bronx Community Mapping program, which teaches teens to use mapping and data to address community challenges.
Amadeo Oktrova joined the 50th precinct, which covers the Riverdale area, in January.

Amadeo Oktrova reflects on NYPD career as he takes next step in 50th Precinct command

Amadeo Oktrova has been promoted to deputy inspector while continuing as commanding officer of the NYPD’s 50th Precinct, bringing years of specialized crime-fighting experience to Riverdale and surrounding neighborhoods.
D2C founder and CEO M. Quentin Williams, left center, and university president Susan Burns, right center, at the Sept. 30 ribbon cutting ceremony.

University of Mount Saint Vincent opens institute focused on justice and community engagement

The University of Mount Saint Vincent has opened the Dedication to Community Justice Institute, bringing justice education, community engagement and conversations about inequity to its Riverdale campus.
Politics

Mamdani raises grants for city artists to $10k

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 2 news release New York City artists and small nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 in funding — the first increase in grant awards for artists in two …

Development

Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center opens after three years, welcoming up to 130 men

The Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center has opened on West 262nd Street, with Westhab accepting up to 130 men and offering housing, job training, counseling and other support services.

Opinion

As the weather cools, stay warm

It may be hard to believe with the lingering summer heat we’re experiencing here in the city, but the days are cooling. The leaves are changing. The sun’s daily journey across the sky is growing …

Business closures endanger Riverdale

To the Editor:   With the closure of another business on Johnson Avenue, the shopping situation in Riverdale has gone from inconvenient to dangerous. For older people with …

It’s time to end the Specialized High School Admissions Test

To the Editor: Good for the city council members who want holistic high school admission. Boo to Eric Dinowitz who thinks it’s okay to keep the Specialized High School Admissions Test in …

Poll: What is Riverdale’s biggest quality-of-life concern?

The Riverdale Press’ second opinion poll asked residents what their biggest quality-of-life concerns are in the area. In our inaugural opinion poll, appearing in last week’s paper, our team …