To the editor: (re: “Liberalism and antisemitism,” May 25) The old children’s line “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never harm me” can be applied to Barry Ziman’s outlook. more

Discover the remarkable story of Riverdale Neighborhood House's origins and its recent historic donation. Learn about Mackenzie Scott's philanthropy and the impact on community programs. more

To the editor: Why did Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and state Sens. Robert Jackson and Gustavo Rivera vote to fundamentally alter New York state’s Public Campaign Finance Program on the last day of the state legislative session without any public input? more

To the editor: Just returned from the “We are the change/We are the Future” rally organized by the interest group with the longest name: Parents United in Support of International Leadership Charter School. A scene straight out of Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” International Leadership emptied its high school to fluff the numbers and provide a sheep chorus. more

To the Editor: Hats off to our local elected officials for strongly and swiftly condemning Hamas’ barbaric slaughter of Israeli civilians. The show of unity from all our local Democratic Party leaders, from Ritchie Torres, Adriano Espaillat, Jeffrey Dinowitz, Eric Dinowitz, and Gustavo Rivera all the way down to our local Democratic District Leaders was impressive and heartening. more

To the editor: There are better ways for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to spend $100 million than the installation of platform gates at three NYC Transit subway stations. more

To the Editor: (Re: “All stakeholders need to keep talking to each other,” Oct. 12) Cheers for the much-needed dose of common sense and plain speaking in State Senator Rivera’s  on the mark. more

The prevalence of fires caused by illegal lithium-ion batteries in New York City is a growing concern. Despite efforts to regulate these batteries, incidents continue to occur, posing significant risks to public safety. Proper handling and storage of lithium batteries are essential to mitigate the potential dangers they pose. more

As the senior citizen population continues to grow and more baby boomers reach retirement age, the services provided by such organizations as RSS-Riverdale Senior Services are even more vital. more

A recent analysis of the Home Care Savings and Reinvestment Act, as reported by New York Crain’s Health Pulse, reveals potential impacts on managed long-term care plans and home care services for seniors and people with disabilities. While advocates claim significant savings, concerns are raised about the legislation's effects on consumers and their access to vital services. The article highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the proposed changes and emphasizes the need for consumer representation in decision-making processes to ensure genuine empowerment and autonomy for individuals with disabilities. more