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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The new Waldo Sanctuary in Riverdale will house 91 migrant families, providing vital services like childcare, employment support and schooling, while fostering community integration.
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9/19/24
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Compartmentalization helps us navigate a chaotic world, but are we using it to cope or to disconnect? Reflecting on tragedies and desensitization in modern society.
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9/13/24
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As summer fades, the editorial reflects on seizing the season's opportunities while anticipating the changes fall will bring, including significant political and community developments.
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8/30/24
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The Nassau County mask ban, targeting face coverings outside religious or health contexts, faces criticism for potential civil rights violations and police overreach.
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8/23/24
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The U.S. faces two key immigration issues: actual challenges at the southern border, including drug trafficking and desperate migrants, and perceived threats fueled by bigotry and misinformation.
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8/16/24
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Local newspapers face tough times with declining ad sales, staff turnover and reduced pages. The Riverdale Press explores the ongoing struggle to stay vital.
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8/9/24
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