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Painted canopy installations by German artist William Hochweber stretch above visitors at NYBG’s “Flower Power” exhibition.

Family art and 'Flower Power': 5 things to do in Riverdale area this weekend

Looking for something to do in the greater Riverdale area this weekend? Check out some upcoming community events. more

6/26/26

Build a biodome at Van Cortlandt Park this weekend or participate in one of the other activities taking place locally.

Try a yoga pose or build a biodome: Things to do in greater Riverdale this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out some of the local activities happening below. more

6/19/26

Drag queen Alexa DuMont grabs the crowd’s attention with a high-energy lip sync performance at Riverdale Celebrates Pride.

Pride, performance and community shine at Riverdale’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration

Riverdale Celebrates Pride brought together drag performers, families and community members for a day of celebration, visibility and support, highlighting LGBTQ+ resilience, queer joy and a sense of belonging. more

by Alexa Lewis | 6/12/26

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Ron Tarver and racehorse trainer Jordan Bullock will host a talk on the origins and evolution of Tarver’s “Black Cowboys in America” series.

Artwork, breathwork and more: 5 things to do in Riverdale area this weekend

Check out activities and things to do this weekend in the greater Riverdale area. more

6/11/26

Comedy Kings Live is coming to Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, featuring veteran comedians Joe Torry, Talent Harris, Capone and Joe Clair, hosted by A.G. White.

Comedic reunion at Lehman Center: 'Comedy Kings' bring decades of laughter to the Bronx

Longtime comedians Joe Torry, Talent Harris, Capone and Joe Clair bring their nationally recognized stand-up careers to Lehman Center for a performance rooted in shared experiences and universal humor. more

by Alexa Lewis | 5/22/26

Volunteer Duffy Chen, 79, puts gravy on a turkey before serving Thanksgiving lunch at Riverdale YM-YWHA Senior Center on Tuesday. On Saturday Chef Ian Nerwen began this pre work in anticipation of Riverdale YM-YWHA Senior Center lunch in on Tuesday. The menu included Mushroom Barley soup as the started followed by the entrée of turkey with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, sweet potato yams – some had chicken or fish and for desserts pumpkin pie with grapes.

Giving thanks [Photo gallery]

11/26/14

Anna Blanco, 7, watches her brother Alex, 3, take a turn at Bowlerland.

Bowling for dollars for KHCC [Photo gallery]

Marisol Díaz was on hand along with 60 bowlers and a few loungers, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center B-o-w-l-a-t-h-o-n at Bowlerland raises $10,000 on Oct. 17 for general operating funds. … more

10/23/14

Dianne Sposito, 62, above, is one of a growing number of participants in The Riverdale Y’s aqua Zumba exercise class.

Aqua Zumba [Photo gallery]

10/1/14 | 1 comment

Educator Minnie Krakowsky is already decided. “I’m inclined to go with Cohen [for councilman] because the teacher’s union is supporting him,” the longtime educator said. “I think that’s a very important element. I’m not for charter schools.” Ms. Krakowsky laments that teachers seemingly have less influence in deciding the outcomes of city elections. “I’m very distressed that the union has lost a lot of its clout,” she said. Ms. Krakowsky voiced a widespread view in the primaries that Democratic contenders Mr. Cohen and Cliff Stanton differ little on the issues. “I don’t know them that well, but many of them are similar,” she said, referring to Mr. Cohen and Mr. Stanton.

Voters' voices [Photo gallery]

Democratic Primary voters will go to the polls on Sept. 10 to choose standard bearers for citywide offices and either Andrew Cohen or Cliff Stanton to represent the party in the Nov. 5 general … more

9/5/13

Ahmani Croon of Marble Hill shows off a bumble bee and flower pattern fashioned by barber Garfield Myrie.

He gives Marble Hill the kindest cuts of all [Photo gallery]

Everyone calls him Rosey, short for Roosevelt Spivey. He’s been cutting hair at the Marble Hill International Unisex Salon since he bought the place back in 1962. He’s seen a lot of changes since then, but one thing has stayed the same. He loves cutting hair. more

Adam Wisnieski, Photos by Karsten Moran | 8/12/10

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