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State tax revenue starting to tick higher

One of the biggest fears coming out of the pandemic — at least as far as the government was concerned — were significant shortfalls in tax revenue to pay for state services. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 10/19/21

For the first time in 19 months, the front doors of the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts reopened, welcoming audiences to hear Puerto Rican sensation Andy Montañez. When the venue shut down in March 2020, many longtime patrons chose not to accept refunds — a key factor that allowed the center to reopen this month.

Lehman Center welcomes home audience — finally

One of the Bronx’s largest cultural institutions, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, reopened this month after a 19-month hiatus in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. more

By TRINA MANNINO | 10/17/21

Nearly every United Federation of Teachers union member at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy has been vaccinated, according to government and economics teacher Michael Flanagan. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandate for education department employees went into effect last week.

No shortages at schools yet over COVID vax mandate

Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters last week he’s convinced his mandate encouraged thousands of education department workers to get at least the first dose of the vaccine, leaving just a handful who still haven’t done it. Just in case, however, the education department brought in thousands of vaccinated substitute teachers. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 10/17/21

Bronx rental prices to rise

With a number of apartment tenants remain in arrears across the city since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, one might assume landlords looking to attract new renters might lower their monthly costs. Think again. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 10/11/21

The Bronx Botanical Garden was one of two institutions in the Bronx to receive $10 million from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which has provided financial relief to places like the botanical garden, zoos and theaters throughout the coronavirus pandemic..

Feds keep children's theatre, other venues open

Help couldn’t come sooner for Derek and Becky Woods. While many business owners found solace in government assistance such as the Paycheck Protection Program, some non-profits like Riverdale Children’s Theatre — which the Woods run — needed additional assistance to keep their organizations afloat. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 10/3/21

While last June’s Democratic primary probably determined the most important elections in the city, voters can still have an impact this November by filling out five proposals on the backside of their ballots. The third and fourth proposals are long-term goals from voting rights advocates, intended to eliminate the requirement to register to vote 10 days before an election and to let people vote absentee without an excuse.

Advocates call it vote to make voting easier

It’s no secret that in New York City, political contests are usually decided in primaries. General elections? More often than not, they are nothing more than a formality. That’s thanks to the city’s solidly blue political makeup. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 10/3/21

Massachusetts senator Ted Kennedy joined then Hebrew Home at Riverdale leader Jacob Reingold for one of several Grandparents Day events held at the Palisade Avenue facility over the years. Reingold’s son, Dan, continues the tradition to this day, even with the coronavirus pandemic continuing to linger.

Grandparents Day celebrates 60 years where it all started

Grandparents Day is now old enough to be a grandparent itself. But just like the grandparents who reside at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, Grandparents Day remains vibrant six decades after first being introduced in the Bronx — especially from its Palisade Avenue birthplace. more

By VALERIE KAUFMAN | 9/26/21

City officials say outdoor dining has helped more than 11,000 restaurants across the city during the coronavirus pandemic. If the program is made permanent, those same officials say they hope to make the process easier for eateries to take advantage of. Still, some Community Board 8 leaders like Charles Moerdler worries about long-term effects of such a program.

Restaurants could keep outdoor dining after COVID

Unless you’ve been locked down under a rock over the past 18 months, you may have noticed the city’s streets and sidewalks have been breached by outdoor diners. But is it just a COVID thing? Or is it here to stay? more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 9/26/21

Joanna Edmondson stands in front of the sign for her new Female Fight Club studio space at 5919 Riverdale Ave. Edmondson started the club last year in Van Cortlandt Park during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic because she felt women needed a platform and a place to exercise when there was an absence of group fitness classes.

First rule of Female Fight Club? Secure new studio

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down New York City in March 2020, gyms and health clubs were among the first businesses to close their doors. And some never reopened. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 9/26/21

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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