Almost lost about the talk of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center’s fate is the historical gem located on the same lot on Stevenson Place. One neighbor called it the “crucible of creative activity that advanced the modern dance movement.” more

Actors and camera crew for NBC-TV’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’ shoot a scene on Riverdale Avenue near the University of Mount Saint Vincent last week. Anyone traveling on Riverdale Avenue would have noticed the many trailers parked there as crews prepared for each day’s shoot. more

Mun-Tzung Wong, a renowned pianist and choral member, has been appointed the new music director for the Riverdale Choral Society. She will start in September. more

When the Riverdale Repertory Co. chose the timeless classic “Fiddler on the Roof” for a limited run at The Riverdale Y between Nov. 11 and Nov. 19, it couldn’t imagine the current state of world affairs. more

Now that the Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil on Independence Avenue has begun its transformation into the headquarters for the Kingsbridge Historical Society, the hard part begins. more

Each year, eighth-grade families in New York City try to figure out which high school to attend. It becomes chaotic as deadlines approach. more