For those who cherish the diversity of the Bronx, New York City and the entire country, Sunday at Van Cortlandt Park’s Parade Ground was the place to be. more

To the editor: (re: “Disappointed, but still support,” Aug. 17) I am writing to thank our U.S. Representative, Ritchie Torres, for his letter in The Riverdale Press reiterating his opposition to the current Israeli government’s attempt to eliminate the independence of the country’s judiciary — an act that would essentially end Israel’s democracy. more

To the editor: (re: “Disappointed, but still support,” Aug. 17) Congressman Ritchie Torres reminds me a lot of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.  Whereas the latter pushes policies designed to erase African Americans and LGBTQ people from the history books, the congressman does the same regarding Palestinians.  more

To the editor: (re: “Disappointed, but still support,” Aug. 17) Riverdale’s relatively new congressman, Richie Torres, has made an impressive and successful effort to … more

(re: “Adams moves to remove sidewalk sheds,” Aug. 17) We all want sidewalk sheds down, including building owners. What neither the recent Riverdale Press story nor the letter published by Mayor Eric Adams the week before mentions is that owners pay for shedding, including a rental fee every month that shedding is up. There may be a very small number of owners who deliberately keep sheds up to avoid repair costs, but for most owners, it is the process that takes time. more

Over the past few years, municipal retirees have had to anxiously grapple with the prospect that they may have to switch health care plans from the Medigap plan promised to them, to a Medicare Advantage plan. I know that promise — I was made the same promise when I began my career as a public school special education teacher more than years ago. more

Now that $200 million in state and city funding has been secured for another proposed redevelopment of the beleaguered Kingsbridge Armory, neighbors, activists and local electeds need to make sure the outcome is a positive one this time. more

To the editor: (re: “Dems need to work together,” July 27) I am bemused by the debate going on regarding the altered petitions for the judicial slate put forward by our Democratic district leaders Abigail Martin and Ramdat Singh. more

To the editor: I am a strong supporter of Israel, and have been from the moment I assumed office about a decade ago. The personal views of Americans, including my own, on Israeli judicial reform should have no bearing on America’s core commitment to Israel’s security — which is and should always be non-negotiable. Period. more

To the editor: Citizens have a right to know who they’re dealing with, whether it be in government or private enterprise.  more