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J.C. Mathis accepted the induction on behalf of father, Johnny Mathis, the legendary coach from John F. Kennedy High School who passed away in September. Johnny Mathis won five Bronx PSAL titles in his over three-decade career at JFK.

A salute to ‘16’: Bronx hoops Hall of Fame welcomes ’23 class class

The Bronx Basketball Hall of Fame ’s second annual induction dinner and ceremony on Nov. 2 at Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck drew around 450 people to honor the 16 newest members. more

By PETE JANNY | 11/10/23

Lehman College President Fernando Delgado shares his pride over the new nursing school facility and what it means for him, the school, its nursing students and the healthcare world of greater New York City.

Nursing education center brings Lehman College pride

Roughly 200 people gathered in the cold on Feb. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Lehman College’s $95 million Nursing Education, Research and Practice Center. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 2/9/24

Seven greater Riverdale residents named to dean’s list at Tufts University

Seven greater Riverdale residents earned the prestige of making the dean’s list at Tufts University. To qualify, one must have a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/29/23

The College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale and Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers signed off on a naming agreement last week. From left are, Lisa Reyes, deputy director of communications for Yonkers; James Landy, Saint Joseph’s chair; Michael Spicer, Saint Joseph president and chief executive; Dr. Susan Burns, College of Mount Saint Vincent president; New York state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins; Catherine Healy-Sharbough, The Mount’s chief nursing officer; and Sister Donna Dodge, president of the Sisters of Charity.

College of Mount Saint Vincent, St. Joseph's Medical Center sign naming agreement

The College of Mount Saint Vincent and Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers has announced the naming of the Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. more

By GARY LARKIN | 11/10/23

The outside of the School of Engineering building at Manhattan College this week. The school will stay intact as part of an announced merger of the college’s six schools.

Manhattan College restructuring how it operates

Manhattan College last week announced it is merging its six undergraduate schools into three in order to “enhance the student experience and provide a laser-focus emphasis on top-tier education.” more

By EILEEN RODRIGUEZ | 11/10/23

Deadly stabbing of gay man condemned by local electeds

The fatal stabbing of a gay Black man outside a Mobil Gas station in Brooklyn has caused an outpouring of tributes from community members and legislators. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 8/13/23

Manhattan College dedicates building

Manhattan College on Tuesday dedicated the building that houses Smith Auditorium and the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers to Stephen J. Squeri, the American Express chair and chief executive. The building will don the name Squeri Hall. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 12/15/23

Jorge Silva-Puras began his position at Lehman College as the new interim dean at CUNY School of Professional Studies.

Lehman College welcomes Jorge Silva-Puras as new interim provost

As classes resumed for the Fall semester, Jorge Silva-Puras began his position at Lehman College as the new interim provost of the school. more

By STACY DRIKS | 9/22/23

Manhattan College has no need to keep the former 400-bed dormitory Overlook Manor as they have enhanced and modernized their other on-campus housing units.

What’s happening at Overlook Manor on Manhattan College campus?

Mark your calendar in September. That’s when its residents and electeds expect to get some answers about Overlook Manor. more

By STACY DRIKS | 8/13/23

Student protesters gather on the Manhattan College campus on Tuesday evening. They are rallying in support of their tenured professors who are in danger of being separated from their jobs under new administrative changes.

Manhattan College tenured profs may lose jobs

Tenured professors at Manhattan College who have been offered buyout packages by the administration received a boost from some alumni and students who rallied in support of the professors Tuesday night on the college’s campus. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 12/15/23

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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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