The sky’s the limit? This grad aims higher
The endless bounds of space are giving Jordan Sanchez limitless possibilities. The Bronx High School of Science graduate is set to attend Harvard University in the fall to study astrophysics, with aspirations to work at NASA or SpaceX someday. And when she “gets tired of that,” Sanchez looks forward to a calmer life of researcher and teaching.
Keys to pool safety are vigilance and chemistry
When the weather gets hot, people seek relief. One of the nicest methods is by floating neck-deep in the sparkling blue water of a nearby pool.
Ready to chase dreams, wherever they lead
With the gravitas of time-honored tradition and the bittersweet parting of friends, the Class of 2019 thanked the people who shaped them into bright young adults, stepping boldly into the next stage of their lives.
New meaning for off-road vehicles?
It is illegal to park cars on city sidewalks. It’s a simple notion made clear in city law, subject to fines of more than $100. Yet, every day it seems car dealerships and auto repair shops across the city park vehicles on sidewalks with little fear of consequence from police or city officials.
Fieldston outlines progress in battling race issues
After a March protest claiming systemic racial discrimination, Ethical Culture Fieldston School began taking steps to change, according to a letter from its administration to students, alumni and supporters.
Infrastructure, attitude at heart of cyclist safety
When a cement truck fatally struck a cyclist July 1 in Brooklyn, it marked the 15th bicycle rider to die this year on New York City streets — and the third that week. Soon after, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York Police Department vowed to curb reckless driving.
FIRST ONLINE
Switch work to complicate 1 train service this summer
It looks like weekend shutdowns on the Bronx sections of the 1 train have ended, but the work overall is just getting started.
Teens join Tehillah’s board, hit the online airwaves
Some may believe today’s teens are out of touch with faith, but two teenagers active with their local congregation are proving that stereotype is just a stereotype.
Bus abuse: fare beating has become an epidemic
It’s a familiar sight to regulars. It’s rush hour, and a long line of riders are waiting to board the stopping bus. Once the back door opens, a number of people slip on without paying, taking the few open places to sit.
SPORTS
Latest buzz: Hornets are Westchester Cup champs
If you’re looking for a good David versus Goliath sports story these days, you’d be hard pressed to find one better than the Riverdale Hornets boys soccer program.
Jerry Schneider finds second home volunteering
In all his 92 years, Jerry Schneider had never done much volunteering. The retired accountant never considered himself much of an outgoing person. Plus, he was quite devoted to his wife of 50 years, Francine.
Dust off that instrument case, and come play for fun
Maybe it was playing cello in high school orchestra decades ago. Or clarinet in marching band.
Spuyten Duyvil library transforms R&R into D&D
On Thursday afternoons, elves and hobgoblins take over the community room of Spuyten Duyvil Library.
THE TICKET
Distant echoes, timeless questions for ‘In the Green’
A religious superstar from the 1100s receives a spirited makeover in Grace McLean’s “In the Green” at the Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center.
Hero cop sixth NYPD officer to take life in 2019
It was early in the morning on Jan. 27 when Liam Amir Rodriguez decided it was time to be born.
Opinion
Sports
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Latest buzz: Hornets are Westchester Cup champs
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College is ‘child’s’ play for JFK’s Duran
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JFK’s Idris Idris is a winner looking for his next challenge
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No stopping this Press
HM’s Silverman talks college, Chicago ... and all that ‘jazz’
During his four seasons as a football standout at Horace Mann, Raphael “Ray-Ray” Silverman always stood out.
OBITUARIES
Teacher, actress Violette Holland, 91
Violette (nee Kanner) Holland passed away after a short illness on June 12, 2019. She was 91.
Letters/Op-Ed
Police Beat
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Stabbing crook cuts off finger
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Yeezys, red bottoms stolen from woman
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Deliveryman gets a fist full of keys
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Stabbing over booze at Fort Indy Houses
Medical equipment, Greek passport lifted
Either there’s a rogue eye doctor on the loose or a thief with a briefcase of medical equipment and no idea what to do with it.
POLITICAL ARENA
Dionel Then gears up council run
Eric Dinowitz and Dan Padernacht are already duking it out for city council, even though its current occupant — Andrew Cohen — isn’t scheduled to officially leave until 2021. But now there’s potentially a third candidate in the race.
PRESS POINTS
Foot Locker coming to Marble Hill soon
Payless ShoeSource left West 225th Street months ago, but Marble Hill shouldn’t have to wait too long to find a new local source of shoes.