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Omer Shem Tov discussed his ordeal, and his faith, with SAR students during his May 23 visit to the school.

Omer Shem Tov visits SAR to thank students for prayers during captivity

Former Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov visited SAR, thanking students for their prayers during his 505-day captivity and sharing a message of unity and faith. more

6/5/25

Students from more than two dozen high schools took to Union Square with handmade signs.

Hundreds of NYC students walk out to protest Trump policies and defend democracy

More than 500 NYC students walked out May 27 to protest Trump’s return to office, citing threats to civil liberties and due process violations. more

by Michelle Mullen | 6/5/25

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson alongside CEO of Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Mark Treyger outside of S&S Bakery.

Bronx leaders celebrate Shavuot with cheesecake crawl through Riverdale bakeries

Bronx BP Vanessa Gibson and JCRCNY’s Mark Treyger celebrated Shavuot with a cheesecake crawl, spotlighting Riverdale’s beloved kosher bakeries. more

6/5/25

The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance depends on federal grants and funding to properly maintain the 1,146-acre park, the fourth largest in NYC.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and other Bronx orgs face federal funding freeze

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump made significant federal funding cuts in education, health, foreign aid and most recently, federal funding grants for local organizations. … more

by Steven Goodstein | 4/11/25

Dinowitz speaks to a young Bronx reader after presenting a $10,000 check to Literacy, Inc., also known as LINC, for their Diversity Through Literacy program.

Councilman Dinowitz makes the rounds

Councilman Eric Dinowitz has been on the move in recent weeks to promote literacy and improve educational and mental health institutions in his district. On Sunday, April 6, Dinowitz presented a … more

by Steven Goodstein | 4/11/25

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

by Steven Goodstein | 2/28/25

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

by Steven Goodstein | 2/28/25

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

by ET Rodriguez | 2/28/25

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

by ET Rodriguez | 2/28/25

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

by Steven Goodstein | 2/14/25

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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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