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P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen is at the center of a battle over roof work, which was expected to start before Christmas but has yet to get under way. Construction requires the installation of retention tanks in nearby Sid Augarten Field, which the North Riverdale Baseball League hopes won’t interfere with the upcoming season.

Good news for baseball fans: PS 81 roof work delayed

There’s a water problem at P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen. A small part of the Riverdale Avenue elementary school’s roof is leaky, causing occasional flooding in its near-century-old basement. more

By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN | 1/26/20

Andy Williams, a veteran and member of American Legion Post 1525, throws one of the first pitches at the North Riverdale Baseball League’s fourth annual ‘Salute to Our Armed Services’ event at Sid Augarten Field.

Honoring fallen soldiers

It was a day to remember. The North Riverdale Baseball League and local veterans came together on Sid Augarten Field on May 25 to play ball and take a moment to honor those who served their country and lost their lives in the line of duty. more

6/2/19

Councilman Andrew Cohen and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz join members of the North Riverdale Baseball League in a walk down Broadway toward Mosholu Avenue before arriving at Sid Augarten Field in the league’s season-opening parade.

Little League, big parade

A crowd nearly 400 strong rang in the new season with balloons, banners and baseballs. more

4/14/19

Nationals players cheer in the dugout during Game 3 of the North Riverdale Baseball League's major boys championship tournament. The Nationals beat the Yankees 7-5 to become champs.

Nats edge Yanks to take NRBL title

It was the best of the best at Sid Augarten Field on West 255th Street as the Nationals officially kicked off summer, squaring off against the Yankees in the final game of the North Riverdale Baseball League’s major boys championship tournament. more

By JULIUS CONSTANTINE MOTAL | 7/7/18

North Riverdale righthander Nick Sosa throws his arms up in celebration after the final out was recorded in his complete game. An aspiring swimmer and baseball player, Sosa spent the morning prior to his start in Nyack, New Jersey, at a swim meet where he competed in three events. Sosa's father, Steven, also serves as one of the Dodgers' coaches, primarily at first base.

Father-son teamwork makes Dodgers (and other Little League teams) work

Unlike most of the players warming up just prior to a late afternoon Little League game at Sid Augarten Field, Nick Sosa’s day started a little bit earlier — and with good reason. more

By AARON MAYORGA | 6/8/18

John Zarnitzky throws the first pitch of the North Riverdale Baseball League season at Sid Augarten Field this past weekend.

Little League kicks off its season in a big way

After postponing the parade a week, the North Riverdale Baseball League took to the streets with banners, balloons and flags on April 14 to kick off its season. Delightfully balmy weather punctuated an otherwise erratic spring, making for a perfect opening day. more

4/20/18

Maryann O’Connor waves the flag at the front of the Annual North/South Riverdale Little League Parade on Saturday.

Annual Little League Parade in pics

Blustery weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the marchers or their parents and friends at he Annual North/South Riverdale Little League Parade on Saturday. They trekked from … more

4/7/16

Local sports notebook

The “Little” Boys of Summer will be returning to Riverdale this weekend as the North/South Riverdale Little League Parade, the annual event to kick off the start of the Little League … more

By Sean Brennan | 4/1/16

Members of the North and South Riverdale Little Leagues come together to start their season off with the annual parade down Riverdale Avenue on Saturday.

Play ball! Little league season gets under way

With clear blue skies and warm spring breezes, the North and South Riverdale Little Leagues gathered on Riverdale Avenue last Saturday for the annual parade that officially kicks off their season. … more

By James O'Connor | 4/15/15

Candidate to critics: I spent your $ wisely

Editor, The Press: Forty-four million dollars. So the “former office holder” who said I didn’t bring home the bacon as stated in your editorial last week probably should … more

5/14/14

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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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