It’s fine to see a dusty book on the shelf, but seeing books in the trash is a different story.
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By STACY DRIKS
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9/8/23
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Community Board 8 members questioned last week whether the stewards at Van Cortlandt House Museum were the right fit for the community. The New York Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames has been critiqued for a “lack of programming” and their membership criteria, which some have argued is exclusionary to people of color.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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2/2/24
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Taking a drive through Riverdale without seeing a sidewalk shed is a lot like taking a walk this time of year and not seeing a spotted lantern fly. In New York City there are almost 9,000 such sheds, with the total linear feet being more than 2 million. That’s the distance to get from Riverdale to Montréal, Canada.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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8/20/23
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Six decades ago, civil rights lawyer Clarence Jones was on a payphone coming back from the airport when his wife told him not to come home. Why? Martin, Coretta and the King children were staying at their south Riverdale home.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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9/8/23
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Ben Jackson, a Riverdale resident and attorney, aims to boost voter engagement and re-elect Joe Biden as male district leader in the 81st Assembly District. His campaign emphasizes community representation and outreach.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/24
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Ramdat Singh, special education teacher and district leader in the 81st Assembly District, advocates for old-school political engagement to boost voter turnout and support Democrats like Biden.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/24
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New York legislators and advocates push to close a loophole allowing rape accusations to go uncharged due to victim intoxication. Learn about efforts to change this law.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/24
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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres urges Harvard University to address campus antisemitism after a Jewish student faced harassment. Torres highlights Harvard's culture of impunity. Keywords: Harvard antisemitism, campus discrimination, Ritchie Torres letter, Jewish student harassment, Harvard lawsuit.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/24
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Community Board 8 questions partnership with Colonial Dames overseeing Van Cortlandt House Museum. Concerns raised over inclusivity and community engagement. May meeting planned for further discussion.
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By Izania Gonzalez
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4/30/24
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Mayor Eric Adams proposes City of Yes initiative, reshaping NYC zoning laws. Changes include removing parking mandates to boost housing affordability and density.
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By Izania Gonzalez
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4/30/24
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