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Jamil Haque (left), Diana Peralta (center), and Juan Vietorisz (right), all deaf staff members at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf, shared a laugh while conversing in American Sign Language.

Since April, a small group of women huddle around a table at Emiliano’s Market on Tuesdays, with printouts of the American Sign Language alphabet before them. Seated between a stack of shopping … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/9/25

Ivonne Sanchez, retired FDNY EMT, debuts the first Enders Project’s “Still Walking NYC” t-shirt, featuring her very own signature.

A Bronx-based T-shirt campaign celebrates NYC resiliency

For their first edition, the Enders Project enlisted their very own spokesperson and liaison, Ivonne Sanchez. As a Bronx native and longtime Riverdalian, Sanchez has deep roots not only within … more

by Leandra Manon | 5/9/25

Crowned the fastest male and overall runner, Corey Levin celebrated his win with his six-year-old daughter, Violet, and his four-year-old, Charlie.

Putting the fun in fundraiser, one mile at a time

Clad in neon green T-shirts and race bibs, hundreds of people took to the streets on May 4 in a spirited dash for a good cause. The annual Riverdale Y 5K and Fun Run brought together nearly 300 … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/9/25

La India returns to her beloved borough of the Bronx for her annual Mother’s day Concert at Lehman Center.

La India returns to Lehman and gets personal with The Press

With her eccentric style filled with mystical glamour, La India -- The Princess of Salsa – returns to Lehman Center for her third annual Mother’s Day concert. With a career spanning … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/9/25

Gerard Caccappolo and Anthony Fernicola will be the speakers at Manhattan University’s 2025 commencement ceremony.

Manhattan University announces this year's commencement speakers

Two distinguished alumni, Gerard Caccappolo and Anthony Fernicola, have been announced as Manhattan University’s 2025 commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients. Caccappolo, a … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/9/25

Pope Francis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in 2014.

Local church-goers mourn the death of Pope Francis

The 266th pope passed away on Easter Monday at his residence in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City at 7:35 a.m. The 88-year-old’s death was caused by a stroke that put him in a coma and led to … more

by Leandra Manon | 5/2/25

T-shirts with messages against sexual violence adorn the walls of the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center.

Bringing awareness to sexual abuse

For too long, survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault have carried the shame of the crimes perpetrated against them. The Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) is empowering survivors to … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/2/25

Tina Cardoza-Izquierdo, who now heads the Center for Ageless Living, plans to grow the nonprofit’s community outreach efforts..

Riverdale Senior Services welcomes new executive director – and this one's here to stay

After more than a year-long search for a permanent leader, Riverdale Senior Services is ushering in a new era with a fresh face taking the helm. Tina Cardoza-Izquierdo has stepped up as … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/2/25

Private David Moser’s headstone in the Arlington National Cemetery now bears a Star of David above his name..

After more than a century, Jewish soldier can rest in peace

After more than a century with a Latin cross on his headstone, a Jewish veteran’s faith is finally etched in stone. Thousands of World War I veterans are laid to rest at Arlington National … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/2/25

Chef Jamie Rhoden of Harlem Grown serves Lucas, a 5th grader at P.S.207, a portion of orzo pasta salad made in conjunction with Every Kid Healthy Week. .

Keeping Kingsbridge kids healthy

A pasta salad made with orzo, tossed with veggies and dressed with Alabama white sauce, was a hit amongst grade-school children at P.S. 207 on Friday. The green juice made with kale, ginger and … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/2/25

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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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