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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.
NYC Council expands funding for student journalism programs, including Marble Hill school
The NYC Council allocated about $280,000 to expand Journalism for All, including another round of funding for a Marble Hill school that launched its first student newspaper last year.
Riverdale businesses learn how to respond to overdose and save lives
Riverdale-area business owners received naloxone training from KRVC, learning how to recognize opioid overdoses, administer Narcan and respond while awaiting emergency medical help.
New York Botanical Garden event explores how crop diversity could shape the future of food
The New York Botanical Garden’s Crop Diversity Day explored how plant diversity, conservation and underused food species could help build healthier, more climate-resilient global food systems.
What Riverdale residents should know about the South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has sickened 23 people and killed two, while NYC Health says there is no community cluster or open building investigation in northwest Bronx.
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Riverdale residents join hundreds at UN rally calling for action against antisemitism
Riverdale residents joined hundreds at a Sept. 23 rally near the United Nations, organized by Jewish groups urging world leaders to take action against rising antisemitism.
From corporate consulting to vintage finds, Riverdale mom launches Last Stop Antiques Shop
Riverdale entrepreneur Shannon Lindgren Murtha left corporate consulting to launch Last Stop Antiques Shop, bringing vintage clothing, furniture and home goods to local shoppers through pop-ups and online sales.
5 takeaways from the community board parks committee
Bronx Community Board 8’s parks committee discussed mowing mistakes in planted areas, Ewen Park stair construction, Brust Park repairs, new leadership and upcoming community events.
Have a question? Let The Press answer it
The Riverdale Press is embarking on a new column here on page two, and its goal is to help our readers navigate the community with ease.
The new column, titled “Community Inquiry,” will …
Press freedom is your freedom
About two weeks ago, Trump announced that he was banning reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds, limiting their coverage of his administration as he accused them of …
In appreciation of story recognizing local artist
To the Editor:
I really loved the article on Marble Hill Houses, its annual community tradition since the 2009 tragic death of Cedric Gadsen and artist Corey Fields’ work. I found …
In appreciation of native flora planting
To the Editor:
Just a word of thanks and sending much admiration for all the beautiful native flowers and vegetation planted by the Spuyten Duyvil Library branch across the street …
Let’s save lives on subways
To the Editor:
The tragic deaths and injuries on the subway tracks that seem to happen almost every day can be stopped with a simple fix:
Most major stations in Japan feature …
Née Jacqueline Subkis, Jackie was born and raised in the Bronx, on the Grand Concourse, the youngest of three sisters and a Jewish family. She graduated from Brooklyn College with a bachelor’s …
October 11, 1933 – August 20, 2026
Lola Livingston passed away peacefully on Aug. 20 at 9 p.m., surrounded by those who loved her most. During her transition, she was never alone — a fitting …
The Honorable Walter B. Tolub (ret.), a New York State Supreme Court justice known for his sharp intellect and his warmth toward everyone who came before him, died unexpectedly July 13. He was 85.
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Evelyn Beldegreen, née Weingarten, 89, of Riverdale, passed away peacefully on July 1. She was the mother of Lynne Julianna Beldegreen who passed away in January. Evelyn was a doting mother, …
Robert Charles “Bob” Stein died peacefully Saturday, May 23, at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, New York.
Bob was the beloved husband of his late wife, Naomi, and the devoted father of …