The South Dakota Humanities Council will bring author Matthew Davis to seven communities at the end of June for the 2026 One Book South Dakota tour. Davis is the author of “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore.” The book explores the Black Hills, westward expansion, the carving of Mount […] more

H. Lois Moyer-Thompson died on April 20, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born in March 1934 in Leaksville (Eden), North Carolina to Robert S. and Kathleen Moyer. Lois worked on the family’s farm to … more

Throughout greater Riverdale, graduates are walking across stages toward wide-open futures, full of possibilities and unknowns. At The Riverdale Press, each member of our staff remembers the mixture … more

To the editor, Just a note to say that, last Sunday, a friend and I attended the wonderful performance of “Into the Woods” by the Riverdale Rising Stars, at the Riverdale Y. There must have … more

New York has long positioned itself as a national leader in protecting reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. But if our state is going to remain a beacon for reproductive freedom, we must … more

To the editor, New York City has repeatedly proven that historic park structures — especially those from the New Deal era — can and should be saved. Van Cortlandt Park Stadium is inseparable … more

Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the former Riverdale resident who helped Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. draft the famed “I Have A Dream” speech and served as one of his closest advisers, died May 22 at … more

Community concerns over rising vehicle thefts prompted the NYPD to expand prevention efforts in Riverdale, where residents report ongoing thefts of cars, rims, sensors and catalytic converters. more

Construction has officially begun on River’s Edge, an 11-story luxury senior living facility in Riverdale featuring upscale amenities, long-term care services and geothermal energy infrastructure. more

Former special education teacher Ben Averbuch is teaching Bronx kids more than recipes through the Student Kitchen, using cooking workshops to promote confidence, nutrition and awareness of food insecurity. more