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Tijay Mohammed grew up in Ghana and after immigrating to America he continued to peruse his dream of art. His work is viewed nationally and internationally. Now he lives in the northwest Bronx, not far from Van Cortlandt Park. In 2013, when he immigrated to the United States, he began collecting MetroCards as he was fascinated by them. He uses the cards as ‘leaves’ in his baobab tree art installation in the park.

‘Tree of life’ makes its way to Van Cortlandt Park

At one time Van Cortlandt Park was a plantation that enslaved Africans built into what we know today. Tijay Mohammed, a Ghanaian-born artist, wanted others to know that as he visualized an art installation to bring honor to them. more

By Stacy Driks | 6/4/23

Families arrive at SAR Academy for the art show on Monday, May 22, 2023.

Family art fun

SAR Academy hosted Interactive Family Arts Festival on Monday, May 22 where they showcased students’ work. more

6/4/23

Orchestra of the Bronx comes to Lehman Performing Arts Center

On Sunday, June 11 at 3 p.m., in Lehman College’s Lovinger Theatre at 250 Bedford Park Blvd., Michael Spierman, founder and conductor of the 400-member Orchestra of the Bronx, returns with a concert of Mendelssonhn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor as well as “Scottish,” and the Tschaikowsky Violin Concerto in D Major, featuring guest violinist Patrick Doane. more

5/28/23

It’s Zumba for Mother’s Day

All the mothers and children get together in The Female Fight Club offices on Riverdale Avenue Saturday, May 13 to enjoy their Mother’s Day presents. more

5/21/23

Macquesten Development put in a proposal for a 16-story state-of-the-art affordable housing building in Yonkers. New York City and Yonkers rules on protecting migrating birds differ. This leaves the question for the Bronx, what will happen to the birds that fly over Van Cortlandt Park?

A building in Yonkers could very well become Vannie’s problem

Van Cortlandt Park spreads over 1,000 acres of land. North of the New York City park reaches parts of Yonkers. A proposed state-of-the-art, 16-story affordable housing building named The Parker may soon become part of a border war between the two municipalities. All in the name of birds. more

By Stacy Driks | 5/14/23

Richard Stein, former publisher of The Riverdale Press and son of co-founder Celia Stein, awards Shiya Lin, a Bronx High School of Science senior, with the first Celia Stein Kiwanis scholarship Friday night.

From one first trailblazer to a first recipient

It is only fitting that a female high school student from one of the most prestigious institutions in New York City is the first recipient of the Celia Stein Kiwanis Club of Riverdale scholarship in honor of the chapter’s first female Kiwanian. more

By Gary Larkin | 5/14/23

Bob Rubinstein, known for his work on the Riverdale Kiwanis club volunteer efforts and a founder of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, is given a Legion of Honor award by New York state Kiwanis Club governor Joel Harris at the club’s annual gala celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Kiwanis club celebrating 70 years with more to come

Bob Rubinstein is the epitome of the Kiwanis Club of Riverdale. He has been with the organization for 60 years and the club is now 70 years old. That is just part of the legacy of the longtime … more

By Gary Larkin | 5/14/23

Anna Blanco, 7, watches her brother Alex, 3, take a turn at Bowlerland.

Bowling for dollars for KHCC [Photo gallery]

Marisol Díaz was on hand along with 60 bowlers and a few loungers, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center B-o-w-l-a-t-h-o-n at Bowlerland raises $10,000 on Oct. 17 for general operating funds. … more

10/23/14

Educator Minnie Krakowsky is already decided. “I’m inclined to go with Cohen [for councilman] because the teacher’s union is supporting him,” the longtime educator said. “I think that’s a very important element. I’m not for charter schools.” Ms. Krakowsky laments that teachers seemingly have less influence in deciding the outcomes of city elections. “I’m very distressed that the union has lost a lot of its clout,” she said. Ms. Krakowsky voiced a widespread view in the primaries that Democratic contenders Mr. Cohen and Cliff Stanton differ little on the issues. “I don’t know them that well, but many of them are similar,” she said, referring to Mr. Cohen and Mr. Stanton.

Voters' voices [Photo gallery]

Democratic Primary voters will go to the polls on Sept. 10 to choose standard bearers for citywide offices and either Andrew Cohen or Cliff Stanton to represent the party in the Nov. 5 general … more

9/5/13

Ahmani Croon of Marble Hill shows off a bumble bee and flower pattern fashioned by barber Garfield Myrie.

He gives Marble Hill the kindest cuts of all [Photo gallery]

Everyone calls him Rosey, short for Roosevelt Spivey. He’s been cutting hair at the Marble Hill International Unisex Salon since he bought the place back in 1962. He’s seen a lot of changes since then, but one thing has stayed the same. He loves cutting hair. more

Adam Wisnieski, Photos by Karsten Moran | 8/12/10

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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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