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Joshua Brosz draws a flower in Henry Hudson Park on Friday, June 30, 2023. He first started messages in chalk during Covid April 2, 2020, in an attempt to spread positivity.

Spreading positivity with a little bit of chalk

If you were to step into Henry Hudson Park during the height of the pandemic you may have found messages on the tiles written in chalk reading “everything will be alright,” “this too shall pass,” and “don’t give up,” alongside beautiful flowers and colorful birds. more

By Eric Harvey | 7/16/23

Enjoy a little jazz at Neighborhood House

It’s an evening you won’t forget when Riverdale Neighborhood House celebrates Music in the Garden. more

STAFF REPORT | 7/9/23

Ray Oladapo-Johnson was chosen as Wave Hill’s new president and executive director. He was one of the three finalists out of 300 applicants. Once he settles in his new position, he plans to get acquainted with the community, all to continue Wave Hill’s mission.

Ray Oladapo-Johnson is Wave Hill’s new leader

Ray Oladapo-Johnson was jet-lagged and unable to sleep in his summer home in Tisvilde, Denmark. It was 8 p.m. for him — but outside his windows, it was the middle of the night. His wife and kids were sound asleep. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/9/23

Spooky spectacle

A girl stands outside a decorated window on Johnson Avenue Sunday during the 66th annual Kiwanis Club of Riverdale Halloween Window contest. more

10/27/23

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

Harvey Rosenfeld, a Riverdale-based author, has been a prolific writer over the past decades. His topics have ranged from baseball greats such as Roger Maris and Cal Ripken Jr. to the Swedish diplomat named Raoul Wallenberg who saved Jews of Budapest from the death camps during World War II.

How about those ‘bastards’ of baseball

What do Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez have in common? According to Riverdale author Harvey Rosenfeld, they are among 30 people involved with Major League Baseball who were “bastards.” more

By GARY LARKIN | 10/27/23

BOOK BAG: Authors trace many paths on the way to 'America's Promise'

12/13/01

Councilman Eric Dinowitz, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, SAR High School’s Rabbi Tully Harcsztark and hundreds of students and community members joined in solidarity with Israel and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres. Two SAR High School seniors Alex Wolf and Ananya Silverman spoke.

Students, community stand up for Israel and Rep. Ritchie Torres

While protesters staged outside of U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Fordham office Tuesday afternoon accusing him of supporting “Israel’s genocide,” a much larger group of rallygoers, made up of the SAR community and local electeds gathered at Seton Park to say they disagreed. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 10/27/23

The Bronx Anti War Coalition organized hundreds in protesting outside the Fordham office of U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, accusing him of supporting ‘Israel’s genocide’ against Palestine.

Pro-Palestinian groups protest outside Rep. Ritchie Torres office

More than 200 members of the Bronx Anti-War Coalition protested outside of U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Fordham office on Tuesday, accusing him of funding “Israel’s genocide.” more

By ERIC HARVEY | 10/27/23

The sign says it all at the entrance of the Kingsbridge Library this past week. It remains closed temporarily as the New York Public Library waits for parts to fix its HVAC system. The library is due to reopen once the repairs are completed.

Library reopens

Kingsbridge Library has reopened after being closed earlier this month for much needed HVAC repairs. The library's hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. more

2/26/24

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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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