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Tricks, treats — and staying safe this Halloween

Ha lloween in Riverdale is a time for costumes, candy and community — not chaos. It’s one of the rare nights when sidewalks fill with pirates and princesses, skeletons and superheroes, … more

10/30/25

A dangerous precedent in Washington

Th ere’s a troubling scene that played out in Washington last week, and while it may seem far from Riverdale, it cuts to the core of something we care about deeply: The … more

10/23/25

The storms keep coming, will we be ready?

W h en a nor’easter rolled into New York this week, bringing flash floods, downed trees and shuttered roads, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency — again. And once again, … more

10/17/25

Eric Adams leaves City Hall with a mixed legacy

Wh en Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sept. 28 that he would withdraw from the 2025 mayoral race, it marked the stunning political fall of a man who once seemed perfectly tailored for New York … more

10/10/25

ICE is breaking public trust

Dy lan Contreras did everything right. The 20-year-old Venezuelan immigrant was a student at ELLIS Preparatory Academy, part of the John F. Kennedy campus in Marble Hill. He worked. He studied. He … more

10/3/25

The first amendment is for all

W hen late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the airwaves this month, the decision rippled far beyond Hollywood soundstages and network boardrooms. Even with the network reinstating Kimmel … more

9/25/25

Debate should never mean danger

Gr eater Riverdale has always been home to spirited politics. Civic associations, local Democratic clubs, houses of worship and neighborhood forums are alive with debate. That is one of the strengths … more

9/19/25

We Still Remember

This week marks the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — a day that altered the course of our nation and changed the lives of countless New Yorkers. For a community … more

9/12/25

Back to school, back to community

Ev ery year, the first bell in September marks more than the start of another academic calendar. It signals a season of renewal, anticipation, and for many, a fresh chance to shape lives in the … more

9/5/25

NYPD’s largest academy class signals a turning point

Late last week, the New York City Police Department welcomed its largest police academy class in more than a decade. NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced the hiring of 1,100 … more

8/29/25

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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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