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James Lapin started the Beards4Bibas movement in January 2024 after the Oct. 7 attacks and the kidnapping of Israeli hostages.
Resident ends emotional no-shave commitment for Israeli hostages
It was a very emotional week for a longtime Riverdale resident who vowed not to shave until two Israeli children hostages kidnapped by Hamas were released. Instead, they were reported dead. … more
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Eight city and state political candidates, six of who are running for mayor, spoke s part of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club
Ben Franklin Dems' virtual forum hosts eight political candidates
The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club latest political forum featured a cast of local politicians, each of whom spoke about the next step in their political career. In the forum last … more
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The Justice Without Exclusion Coalition visited elected officials in Albany early February to urge the passing of a bill that will protect victims of sexual assault.
Intoxication is not consent
Earlier this month, the Justice Without Exclusion Coalition, made up of several grassroots groups, including the Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle, visited Albany in their continued fight for survivors of … more
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Congessman Ritchie Torres and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson alongside American Friends of Magen David Adom staff at the Decdication ceremony for an ambulance to be shipped to Israel.
Riverdale donates ambulance to Israel
It was a spring-like day on Feb. 23 as Congressman Ritchie Torres, along with local politicians and community leaders, gathered at the Riverdale Y to dedicate a fully funded ambulance to ship to … more
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Incumbent Vanessa Gibson will be protecting her seat as Bronx Borough President this upcoming election, running for a second and final term.
Unity Democratic Club’s second round of endorsements
In pursuit of claiming or reclaiming both local and citywide positions, the candidates are off and running in what could result in several heated races for Bronx borough president, City Council and … more
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Despite his lack of experience in politics, Whitney Tilson feels confident in his ability to win the mayoral election in November.
Who is Whitney Tilson and why does he want to be mayor?
Mention the name Whitney Tilson and for many, it doesn’t ring a bell, which is why the mayoral candidate sees himself as a “dark horse” for the upcoming election.  Tilson, … more
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Governor Kathy Hochul spoke to older adult members of the Riverdale Y on Thursday, Jan. 30. Her visit centered around the $45 million her office proposed to home-based and community-based older adult care as well as her ‘first-ever New York state inflation refund.’
Gov. Hochul glad-hands at Riverdale Y
Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz as she flashed her famous pearly whites and glad-handed members of the Riverdale Y’s … more
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Lander joined local community leaders in the South Bronx on Jan 30. to learn the concerns of those residing there.
Brad Lander talks to The Press on run for mayor
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is one of the Democratic candidates who threw his hat in the ring in a run for mayor in this year’s upcoming election. As one of Eric Adam’s … more
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R4TL was created as an advocacy group for the release of Israeli hostages, on their one-year anniversary, they saw their mission come true.
Welcoming the hostages home
The grassroots initiative, Run 4 Their Lives was created in January 2024 to raise awareness of the Israeli hostages held by a Palestinian militant amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict which was … more
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Councilman Eric Dinowitz votes no at the Dec. 5 vote to approve City of Yes, stating he stands with his community and their concerns.
Councilman Dinowitz says no to City of Yes
Mayor Eric Adams’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan was officially adopted by the city council on Dec. 5, following a round of council modifications – Councilman Eric Dinowitz … more
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