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4 Riverdale-area 911 calls affected by Bronx outage, officials seek answers
Four Riverdale-area 911 calls were affected by a seven-hour Bronx outage in August, prompting local officials to continue to seek answers about emergency communications and safeguards against future disruptions a month later.
Riverdale Jewish students join Upper East Side prayer gathering amid antisemitism concerns
SAR and Ramaz students gathered outside Gracie Mansion for prayer, Jewish pride and support for Israel, while some community members criticized the location as politically charged.
Specialized high school admissions debate continues over test, access and racial disparities
NYC lawmakers are calling for holistic admissions at specialized high schools, citing racial disparities and proposing broader criteria, stronger middle school preparation and expanded support programs.
Major AI firms will testify in front of city council, Menin says
Major AI firms will testify at an Oct. 5 city council meeting on the potential dangers of AI technology, and potential legislative solutions, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced in a …
City council passes Sanchez’s J-51 tax abatement extension bill for co-ops and condos
The City council announced in a Sept. 24 news release it had passed Intro. 1015, a bill by Council member Pierina Sanchez, and it is now awaiting the mayor’s signature. The bill would expand the …
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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 …
Poll: Results: What is your biggest community concern?
The Riverdale Press is asking for reader input on local community issues — now through our new opinion polls.
The Press has a long tradition of providing a forum for community discussion on …
Mosholu Avenue business owners seek brighter streets and clearer safety resources
North Riverdale merchants told KRVC that poor lighting, crime concerns and uncertainty over reporting problems are hurting nighttime business along Mosholu Avenue.
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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 …