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Support cultivated meat over the slaughtering of animals

To the editor: Politicians who seek to reduce our greenhouse-gas emissions should support increased federal funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who aren’t aware, … more

7/26/24

The president’s work is never done

To the editor: President Biden says he wants to “get the job done.” The president’s job is never done. I cannot think of anything the president might do, or might have to … more

7/26/24

Jewish Center’s Kleinfeld should apologize, resign

To the editor: As a member of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, I would like to comment on your July 11, 2024, article. In the article, the chairman of the center’s board, Jack … more

7/26/24

Farewell to a great Riverdale family

To the editor: I am so saddened to read that Nick and Joelle Lynch are leaving Riverdale. Every time I pass their beautiful flagpole and benches on Henry Hudson Parkway my heart lifts to see … more

7/19/24

Happy 60th birthday to public transportation in the Bronx

To the editor: July 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of federal government support for public transportation. The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of the … more

7/19/24

New Riverdale Avenue traffic lights were not well planned

To the editor: I grew up in Riverdale and still live in the neighborhood on West 235th Street. The crossing of Riverdale Avenue at West 235th Street has always been a problem due to no … more

7/19/24

City of Yes is bad for the outer boroughs

To the editor: On July 10, I along with hundreds of New Yorkers testified at the marathon city planning commission public hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. There were few surprises … more

7/19/24

Community Board 8 didn’t give City of Yes a fair hearing

To the editor: Some public hearings have pre-determined outcomes. I sat through two hearings on housing with Community Board 8’s Special Committee on the City of Yes. In both … more

7/19/24

Biden should step aside, for all of us

To the editor: Joe Biden’s decision to stay in the presidential race at this point is incredibly selfish. He’s risking American democracy for the sake of his ego. I don’t … more

7/10/24

The Riverdale Press is not an objective paper anymore

To the editor: Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that, after being a good-faith subscriber to this paper for 30 years, The Riverdale Press apparently has become a propaganda arm of the … more

7/10/24

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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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