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Zerelda Nothnagel wrote, "Little Elephant in the Big City" after bonding over reading books with her three year old son.

Riverdale resident, Zerelda Nothnagel, publishes new children's book

A curious Little Elephant leaves home and travels hundreds of miles to a new land. But she soon becomes homesick and hides behind a dumpster to cry, when incidentally, she meets her new best friend, … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 12/6/24

Dean Moore tried his hand at mosaic tile art nearly a year ago and has grown to have his art represented at local gallery Elisa Contemporary Art.

Mosaic pop art by Dean Moore shines at Riverdale's Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery

If you walk past the art gallery at 5622 Mosholu Ave., you’ll notice two eye-catching pieces of Pop Art done using mosaics – Wonder Woman and Blow Pop by Dean Moore. Moore’s … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 11/22/24

Choir members come from all over the Bronx and Westchester to join in the storied tradition of the Riverdale Choral Society’s semester performances.

Riverdale Choral Society celebrates 60th anniversary with special performances

Established in 1964, the Riverdale Choral Society celebrates its 60th anniversary. Last September Mun-Tzung Wong took over as the music director of the Riverdale Choral Society, making it … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 11/22/24

Yoana Velez was one of 33 individuals honored at the KRVC inaugural community heroes event

KRVC celebrates community heroes making a difference in the Bronx

Local officials and community members alike, were hob-knobbing and laughing in the lobby of RiverSpring Living at 5901 Palisade Ave., as they gathered for the Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt … more

by ET Rodriguez | 11/22/24

The Enid A. Haupt conservatory replica sits inside the actual Enid A. Haupt conservatory of the New York Botanical Garden for its 33rd Holiday Train Show.

All aboard! Holiday train returns to the New York Botanical Garden

The Van Cortlandt House, Deno’s Wonder Wheel in Coney Island and Yankee Stadium are just a few of the miniature buildings at this year’s New York Botanical Garden Holliday Train Show. … more

by ET Rodriguez | 11/22/24

Much awaited by local skaters, the skate park in Seton Park is nearly open for business for many to enjoy

Much awaited by local skaters, the skate park in Seton Park is open for business. Outfitted with ramps, rails and a “bowl” – a concave 360-degree transition -- the only thing … more

by Alaska St. Clair | 11/4/24

Anna Blanco, 7, watches her brother Alex, 3, take a turn at Bowlerland.

Bowling for dollars for KHCC [Photo gallery]

Marisol Díaz was on hand along with 60 bowlers and a few loungers, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center B-o-w-l-a-t-h-o-n at Bowlerland raises $10,000 on Oct. 17 for general operating funds. … more

10/23/14

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

Ahmani Croon of Marble Hill shows off a bumble bee and flower pattern fashioned by barber Garfield Myrie.

He gives Marble Hill the kindest cuts of all [Photo gallery]

Everyone calls him Rosey, short for Roosevelt Spivey. He’s been cutting hair at the Marble Hill International Unisex Salon since he bought the place back in 1962. He’s seen a lot of changes since then, but one thing has stayed the same. He loves cutting hair. more

Adam Wisnieski, Photos by Karsten Moran | 8/12/10

It's free-A recession-busting special section

We gave our advertisers something for free. In return they're offering readers something for free. And below are some suggestions for things you can do for free in our area. NO MATTER the time … more

12/13/01

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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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