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Child injured in hit-and-run, driver fled on foot
The NYPD confirmed a nine-year-old was injured in a hit-and-run last week, prompting two local elected officials to push for traffic calming measures within their districts. On Tuesday, March 4 …
Tenants get cash payback on landlord for illegal charges
It was a warm morning on March 4 as residents of 2770-2780 Kingsbridge Terrace celebrated a milestone victory and chanted, “The tenants, united, will never be defeated!” After more …
Celebrating women in Riverdale
Adorned in glittering gowns, women from all walks of life celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) in style. The Female Fight Club’s annual gala fundraiser drew attention to some of the …
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance partners with New York Road Runners
The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance has a roster of runners spreading their name in a citywide half-marathon this weekend.
“VCPA is thankful to NYRR for accepting us as a charity partner for …
Celebrating the luck of the Irish
Individuals clad in green clothing and shamrocks could be seen walking north on Broadway last weekend as they gathered to celebrate Riverdale’s own St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Started …
News from the neighborhoods...
Friendly Fridge marks five years of filling bellies
Just down the hill from Manhattan University (MU), a public refrigerator acts as a lifeline for thousands of people in need every week. With food flying off the chilled shelves as quickly as …
St. Gabriel's Church serves hope to the hungry and food insecure
Despite the cold and blustering weather last Friday, more than 100 families came out to St. Gabriel’s Church first-ever food giveaway, pop-up.
Sponsored by the church and distributed by …
SAR schools launch Big Bold Future campaign
Two Orthodox Jewish schools in Riverdale will be unveiling new accommodations as part of an expansion to accommodate an increase in their student body.
Late last month, Salanter Akiba Riverdale …
Shining a light on the vital role of Sunshine Week
Transparency is the foundation of a healthy democracy. Citizens’ ability to access government records, scrutinize decisions and hold leaders accountable is essential to ensuring that power …
Nothing about us, without us -- what about us?
To the editor:
We are keenly aware of the importance of being a voice when it comes to independence and access to services provided for people with disabilities on both the state and …
And the beat goes on
To the editor:
Unfortunately, the recent Riverdale Press article about the noise from a Manhattan University student house at 440 W. 238th Street has had no effect.
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Don't abandon New York's children with autism: The impact of medicaid cuts on ABA therapy
To the editor:
New York State is on the brink of a disastrous decision that will harm thousands of children with autism. The proposed Medicaid cuts to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy …
Perceived crime is real crime
On Valentine’s Day, a woman was found by police in a pool of her own blood at a parking lot on 234 th Street between Broadway and Kingsbridge Avenue. She had multiple stab wounds about …
Trumpism is the symptom
To the editor:
Trumpism is the symptom; capitalism is the disease. Behind Trump's perfectly distracting outrageousness is a ruling class that hasn't rampaged so nakedly since the Gilded …