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Anja Kottman, 10, and Isabella Zappi, 13, prepare to cast off for the regatta.

Next stop America’s Cup [Photo gallery]

Well, you’ve got to start somewhere, and these early learners took the first step in competitive sailing, venturing out onto the Hudson River for a junior regatta organized by the Riverdale Yacht … more

9/12/13

Move over, Diana Nyad [Photo gallery]

The swimmers vary from year to year, but the ritual remains the same. Shortly after Labor Day, an intrepid group of Riverdalians swim across the Hudson from the base of the Palisades in New Jersey to … more

9/12/13

Educator Minnie Krakowsky is already decided. “I’m inclined to go with Cohen [for councilman] because the teacher’s union is supporting him,” the longtime educator said. “I think that’s a very important element. I’m not for charter schools.” Ms. Krakowsky laments that teachers seemingly have less influence in deciding the outcomes of city elections. “I’m very distressed that the union has lost a lot of its clout,” she said. Ms. Krakowsky voiced a widespread view in the primaries that Democratic contenders Mr. Cohen and Cliff Stanton differ little on the issues. “I don’t know them that well, but many of them are similar,” she said, referring to Mr. Cohen and Mr. Stanton.

Voters' voices [Photo gallery]

Democratic Primary voters will go to the polls on Sept. 10 to choose standard bearers for citywide offices and either Andrew Cohen or Cliff Stanton to represent the party in the Nov. 5 general … more

9/5/13