As people across the country gear up for the holidays and prepare to buy gifts for loved ones, local merchants ask shoppers to observe Small Businesses Saturday on Nov. 30 and patronize stores in …
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11/29/24
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The last couple of weeks have been eventful at the Riverdale Press. The paper gained a new editor and lost a reporter, resulting in some growing pains. In this editorial, we would like to take the …
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11/21/24
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Donald J. Trump is the new president-elect of the U.S. and the people are divided. While some reveled in his victory, others have taken to the internet to express their derision and concerns, …
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11/15/24
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They’re there.
Did you know that?
In September, we spoke in this space about the migrant shelter headed for the greater Riverdale area on West 238th Street near Waldo Avenue inside …
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11/4/24
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The exhausting election cycle highlights voter fatigue, media overload, and polarization. Despite flaws, voting remains a crucial way to protect democracy’s future.
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10/24/24
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Trump’s Supreme Court appointments led to Roe v. Wade’s overturn, but New York’s Prop 1 seeks to protect reproductive rights, ensuring equality under state law.
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10/17/24
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Riverdale's Community Board 8 opposes Mayor Adams' "City of Yes" housing plan, citing concerns over affordability, tenant rights and environmental impacts.
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10/11/24
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Florida’s growing book bans, targeting topics like LGBTQ+ issues and race, risk limiting student exposure to diverse perspectives, fostering a narrow view of the world.
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10/4/24
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As the first chill of fall arrives, it brings back memories of back-to-school anxiety, from childhood through high school, reminding us of change and future uncertainty.
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9/27/24
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Twenty-three years after 9/11, America grapples with political division and conspiracy theories, blurring the line between truth and falsehood in a social media-driven world.
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9/19/24
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