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The Enid A. Haupt conservatory replica sits inside the actual Enid A. Haupt conservatory of the New York Botanical Garden for its 33rd Holiday Train Show.

All aboard! Holiday train returns to the New York Botanical Garden

The Van Cortlandt House, Deno’s Wonder Wheel in Coney Island and Yankee Stadium are just a few of the miniature buildings at this year’s New York Botanical Garden Holliday Train Show. … more

by ET Rodriguez | 11/22/24

The Barbecue Pit on Mosholu Avenue has been serving up tasty dishes from scratch since 1999.

Celebrating 25 years of flavor and community: The Barbecue Pit stands the test of time on Mosholu Avenue

Along Mosholu Avenue, sits a long line of restaurants, some new, some old, but among the lineup, is the oldest business on the block, The Barbecue Pit. Last month, owner, Rani … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 11/15/24

Much awaited by local skaters, the skate park in Seton Park is nearly open for business for many to enjoy

Much awaited by local skaters, the skate park in Seton Park is open for business. Outfitted with ramps, rails and a “bowl” – a concave 360-degree transition -- the only thing … more

by Alaska St. Clair | 11/4/24

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

It's free-A recession-busting special section

We gave our advertisers something for free. In return they're offering readers something for free. And below are some suggestions for things you can do for free in our area. NO MATTER the time … more

12/13/01

South Riverdale Little League

Major Division Home … more

12/13/01

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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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