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Richard Kruczek has worked in private schools for the last 21 years. He said he isn’t stressed about the transition into St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel School, as he was Catholic-school student himself.

New principal, Richard Kruczek, joins St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel School

Richard Kruczek becomes the new principal of St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel School after 21 years at Garden School. He aims to unify the school post-merger.
The University of Mount Saint Vincent has officially opened its associate-degree program under the name Seton College. One year in the making, students are now being welcomed onto campus.

Seton College launches at University of Mount Saint Vincent to support underrepresented students

Seton College opens at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, offering a 60-credit associate’s degree to underrepresented students, providing financial aid and academic support.
Congregation members of the Riverdale Temple welcomed back their 
former rabbi, who has returned to lead the religious school.

Judith Lewis returns to Riverdale Temple as education director, fostering Jewish learning and community

Judith Lewis, a pioneering female rabbi, returns to Riverdale Temple as education director, focusing on Jewish pride, Hebrew education and community involvement.

Manhattan University expands athletic program with new Division 1 sports teams

Manhattan University introduces men's volleyball, women's golf and women's acrobatics to its Division 1 sports lineup, backed by strong coaching and donor support.
Opinion

The Power of compartmentalization: Coping in a world of chaos

Compartmentalization helps us navigate a chaotic world, but are we using it to cope or to disconnect? Reflecting on tragedies and desensitization in modern society.

No more counting coins, 55 years ago

To the editor: This year marks the 55th anniversary of New York City transit bus drivers no longer having to use a coin collector to make change for riders. Aug. 31, 1969, was the first day …

Correcting Trump’s record

To the editor: Unfortunately, I have been forced to clear the air concerning several letters to the editor concerning Donald Trump’s positions on many issues. First, he does not …

Randy Mastro has all the wrong ideas for our country

To the editor: This is a response to Alaska St. Clair’s article in The Riverdale Press on Aug. 16, 2024. The same people who five minutes ago just noticed Joe Biden’s dementia …

You can “Do something” at any age

To the editor: Just a few days after Kamala Harris delivered her impassioned speech accepting the nomination as president at the Democratic National Convention, I stood on a Riverdale street …