$1 million lost As Maggi Waters told it in the June 30 issue: “Shock and disbelief were reflected in the faces of Johnson Avenue businessmen hastily called to the scene of a major … more

1977 Under attack A group of local investors thought they had a perfect way to handle the requirements of Riverdale’s new “greenbelt” law when they announced their plans … more

1978 Proposed parkway changes leaves out emergency access “Creation is a patient search,” The Press noted, quoting Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect. The quote seemed a … more

1979 Reel threat “We are going to move swiftly to prevent this garbage from happening,” said Tom Travers, president of the Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Marble Hill Chamber of … more

1980 Preserving the land In the years since its passage, the Special Natural Area District law — creating a protected “greenbelt” west of the Henry Hudson Parkway and in … more

1981 Gold rush Story of the year? How about the story of the last five years — it was the co-oping frenzy that took landlords by storm, starting with a modest mid-rise building at … more

1982 In memoriam On a Monday in mid-April when the sanctuary of Riverdale Temple is usually quiet, 600 mourners thronged to say farewell to David Stein, the founder of The Riverdale Press, … more

1983 Emergency For years The Press received complaints about inadequate ambulance service. Some residents even got together to fill the void with KVAC — the Kingsbridge- Riverdale … more

Now that the new year is underway, a lot of people are wondering what 2008 has in store for the real estate market. Industry experts say it could be a tough year for people who put their home … more

1984 Packed classes Throughout the year The Press highlighted the growing crisis of overcrowding in local schools. One report stated, “At PS 7, classes are meeting in closets. At PS … more