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Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz is the primary sponsor of A101.

Cornell sexual assault lawsuit renews push for New York’s voluntary intoxication bill

A lawsuit alleging seven Cornell fraternity members raped an intoxicated student has renewed debate over New York’s sexual assault laws and Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz’s A101 legislation.
Lead pastor Kerlin Calderon, left, wants the church to serve as a community space, as well as a place of worship.

Grace Tabernacle settles into former Kingsbridge synagogue after years of moving

After nearly a decade of renting worship spaces, bilingual Christian church Grace Tabernacle has opened a permanent home on Corlear Avenue and plans to expand English-language services and community outreach.
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Angellyh Yambo was funny, loving and kind, her father Manuel Yambo said.

Fordham awards $50,000 grant to study impact of Bronx youth mapping program

Fordham University awarded the Angellyh Yambo Foundation $50,000 to study the impact of its Bronx Community Mapping program, which teaches teens to use mapping and data to address community challenges.
Amadeo Oktrova joined the 50th precinct, which covers the Riverdale area, in January.

Amadeo Oktrova reflects on NYPD career as he takes next step in 50th Precinct command

Amadeo Oktrova has been promoted to deputy inspector while continuing as commanding officer of the NYPD’s 50th Precinct, bringing years of specialized crime-fighting experience to Riverdale and surrounding neighborhoods.
D2C founder and CEO M. Quentin Williams, left center, and university president Susan Burns, right center, at the Sept. 30 ribbon cutting ceremony.

University of Mount Saint Vincent opens institute focused on justice and community engagement

The University of Mount Saint Vincent has opened the Dedication to Community Justice Institute, bringing justice education, community engagement and conversations about inequity to its Riverdale campus.
Politics

Mamdani raises grants for city artists to $10k

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 2 news release New York City artists and small nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 in funding — the first increase in grant awards for artists in two …

Development

Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center opens after three years, welcoming up to 130 men

The Van Cortlandt Rapid Rehousing Center has opened on West 262nd Street, with Westhab accepting up to 130 men and offering housing, job training, counseling and other support services.

Opinion

ICE violence will never be welcome here

On Oct. 8, a man was shot in the neck by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in front of a 5-year-old believed to be his son. What has followed in the ongoing aftermath has been waves of …

Poll: Do you feel that the northwest Bronx is in need of more housing?

A few issues ago, The Riverdale Press published a story explaining a new city housing plan which aims to bring 4,075 housing units to the Riverdale area in the next five years. Community reactions to …

Welcoming the Broadway men’s shelter

To the Editor:   Re: “Broadway men’s shelter opens its doors, accepting clients” I especially appreciate Riverdale Main Street Alliance board member David Quart’s …

My view on AI and data centers

To the Editor:   I believe we have gone too far and too fast with this powerful, but potentially dangerous technology, and that now is the time for regulation — to save our planet …