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One of the Riverdale Repertory Co. cast members of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lights the shabbot candles during a scene from the iconic musical, which is going to be at the Riverdale Y.

The Riverdale Rep returns with ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

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

By MACK OLMSTED | 11/10/23

This Tiffany studios window at the former Edgehill Church is in dire need of repair to be brought back to its original beauty. It would cost about $60,000 to restore, according to Stephanie Coggins, a Kingsbridge Historical Society member who is on the fundraising committee.

Kingsbridge Historical Society in dire need of building funds

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

By GARY LARKIN | 10/20/23

Students who have taken part in the Riverdale Children’s Theatre program acting in one of the many plays the theatre has hosted.

Couple offers high school theatre auditions in a breeze at Riverdale Children's Theatrre

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

By STACY DRIKS | 10/13/23

New Lehman Center season kicks off with a salsa concert

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts recently announced its preview lineup for the 2023-24 season, which will feature salsa, mariachi and comedy to name a few. more

STAFF REPORT | 10/6/23

Lucrecia is joining the Mambo Legends Orchestra and Nelson Gonzalez with the Del Caribe Latin Jazz All-Stars Saturday at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Mambo Legends jazz music coming to Lehman Center for Performing Arts

The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts opens its 2023-24 season with The Mambo Legends Orchestra, Lucrecia and Nelson Gonzalez with the Del Caribe Latin Jazz All-Stars Saturday at 7:30 p.m. more

STAFF REPORT | 9/15/23

Joseph Saddler, AKA Grandmaster Flash, was Lehman College’s 55th commencement keynote speaker. Saddler was awarded an honorary doctorate of music for his contribution to the development of hip-hop.

Lehman College rings out 55th year in hip-hop style

Grandmaster Flash graced the stage in front of approximately 10,000 people cheering — but not at the turntables. He stood there as Joseph Saddler addressing Lehman College more than 3,000 graduates at its 55th commencement on Thursday, June 1, in honor of 50 years of hip-hop in the Bronx. more

By Stacy Driks | 6/11/23

Jean-Juste, the man behind the camera at The Riverdale Press

Gary Jean-Juste of Queens is the new photo editor for The Riverdale Press. He replaces Hiram Alejandro Durán, who has taken a fellowship position on the west coast with Catch Light California and Report for America. more

By Gary Larkin | 6/11/23

Orchestra of the Bronx comes to Lehman Performing Arts Center

On Sunday, June 11 at 3 p.m., in Lehman College’s Lovinger Theatre at 250 Bedford Park Blvd., Michael Spierman, founder and conductor of the 400-member Orchestra of the Bronx, returns with a concert of Mendelssonhn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor as well as “Scottish,” and the Tschaikowsky Violin Concerto in D Major, featuring guest violinist Patrick Doane. more

5/28/23

Born in Germany to American parents, but raised in Alabama, Ruben Studdard auditioned in Nashville for American Idol season two at the age of 24 and took the win. Studdard has six albums including the platinum selling ‘Soulful’ and top-selling gospel album ‘I Need an Angel.’ He is best known for hits like Flying Without Wings’ and ‘Sorry 2004.’

Lehman Center hosts ‘Twenty Tour’ idol reunion

Two idols return to Riverdale, but this time they will be together, live on stage. more

By Stacy Driks | 4/21/23

Riverdale resident Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez is the artistic director and conductor of Musica Viva NY. On March 12 in All Souls Church he will lead part of a concert series called “The Sorrow and the Beauty.”

Riverdale’s ‘maestro’ to lead Big Apple concert

Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez was only a teenager in Mexico when he wanted to give up his career as a pianist. However, what he would believe to be his last performance changed his life. Now he will lead a chamber choir in an upcoming one-night-only concert on the Upper East Side. more

By Stacy Driks | 2/24/23

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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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