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Lack of parking causes a lot of issues, including creating dangerous obstacles for bicyclists and pedestrians. If all goes according to Mayor Eric Adams’ plan, the city could welcome many new residents with far fewer parking options.

Less parking, more housing in the City of Yes?

Mayor Eric Adams proposes City of Yes initiative, reshaping NYC zoning laws. Changes include removing parking mandates to boost housing affordability and density. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

CB8 questions the compatibility of Colonial Dames

Community Board 8 questions partnership with Colonial Dames overseeing Van Cortlandt House Museum. Concerns raised over inclusivity and community engagement. May meeting planned for further discussion. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Shabbos ‘Alexander’ Kestenbaum, a Riverdale resident and the only Orthodox Jew at Harvard Divinity School, filed a lawsuit with fellow Jewish students in January seeking to hold Harvard accountable for what they allege is its ‘systemic and pervasive antisemitism’ on campus.

Torres wants Harvard to be accountable for antisemitism

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres urges Harvard University to address campus antisemitism after a Jewish student faced harassment. Torres highlights Harvard's culture of impunity. Keywords: Harvard antisemitism, campus discrimination, Ritchie Torres letter, Jewish student harassment, Harvard lawsuit. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

Several panelists held a town hall at Manhattan College, urging an elimination of the voluntary intoxication loophole in rape cases. From left, Acura Collective co-founder Lizzie Asher, Community for a Cause executive director Chris Lake, It’s on Us chapter president Angelina Perez, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Sue Ellen Dodell of the Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle, and on the screen, state Sen. Nathalia Fernandez.

Legislators discuss voluntary intoxication loophole

New York legislators and advocates push to close a loophole allowing rape accusations to go uncharged due to victim intoxication. Learn about efforts to change this law. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

Residents at The W Assisted Living at Riverdale circle the block collecting trash from the sidewalks and curbs as part of Earth Day.

Assisted living residents get Earth Day in the sun

Residents of The W Assisted Living celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up their neighborhood and planting gardens. Community engagement and purpose for elderly residents. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

Community service program is growing in Bronx schools

Bronx community service organization, buildOn, expands with a $2.1M city investment. Engages students in local activism. Graduation rates soar with buildOn's impact. Learn more. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

District leader incumbent candidate and special education teacher Ramdat Singh faces Ben Jackson, an attorney at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, in the June 25 primary. Singh is a CUNY and Brooklyn College graduate.

Ramdat Singh looks to find common ground among Dems

Ramdat Singh, special education teacher and district leader in the 81st Assembly District, advocates for old-school political engagement to boost voter turnout and support Democrats like Biden. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

District leader candidate Ben Jackson faces incumbent Ramdat Singh, a special education teacher, in the June 25 primary. Jackson is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and Harvard Law School.

Ben Jackson hopes to unite Democrats as district leader

Ben Jackson, a Riverdale resident and attorney, aims to boost voter engagement and re-elect Joe Biden as male district leader in the 81st Assembly District. His campaign emphasizes community representation and outreach. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.

Riverdale Press, Herald win 18 state awards from New York Press Association

Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/27/24

ERIC HARVEY A man and his dog walk on the side of the road Friday, April 12. The south sidewalk of the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass at West 232nd Street is blocked off, as state transportation department contractors build a new bike lane.

‘Walkable city’ proves it’s un-walkable in some parts

Riverdale residents express concerns over blocked sidewalk at Henry Hudson Parkway overpass, hindering pedestrian safety and accessibility amid ongoing construction. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/22/24

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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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