The Jewish Star , a religious newspaper owned by Richner Communications, which also owns The Riverdale Press , is reporting that Rabbi Avi Weiss of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale has reached an … more

Riverdale Temple, 4545 Independence Ave., will host a dinner and talent show after its Friday services, which begin at 7 p.m. The events take place as the temple celebrates the confirmation … more

By Rose Bromberg Years before I met my husband, my grandmother taught me, "A penny saved is a penny earned," and "Waste not, want not" One Valentine's Day, when I was 15 … more

The Marble Hill Senior Center, 5365 Broadway, will host a lecture at 11 a.m. The topic will be Medicare Rights: Update of Rules and Regulations. At 1 p.m., Carolina Slim will perform … more

Reporter Matt Townsend filled his market basket with 14 popular items at six different local stores. Here are the results: … more

Toastmasters The Bronx Toastmasters Club invites new members to its meeting at Riverdale Neighborhood House, 5521 Mosholu Ave., at 7:30 p.m. The club aims to help participants communicate … more

CHRISTIAN SANTIAGO, Malcolm Styles and Sheila Vargas keep the Youth Market fruit and vegetable stand at Riverdale Neighborhood House stocked for customers on a Thursday afternoon last summer. more

BY RANDIWEINGARTEN President, United Federation of Teachers When making comparisons or judging the quality of goods or services, people often find it convenient to use letter grades … more

In response to rising costs and issues concerning groundwater, Bronx Assemblyman Ruben Diaz Jr., who is a candidate for Bronx borough president in 2009 told talk show host Gary Axelbank on … more

RIVERDALIANS are warned away from the waterfront by signs, fences and passing trains. A renewed effort could change all that. more