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The menorah lighting at Bell Tower Park has been a tradition for more than 30 years.
A hannukah tradition lights up Riverdale
Children dressed as dreidels danced in circles while others enjoyed hot chocolate and latkes at this year’s menorah lighting in Riverdale’s Bell Tower Park. Assemblymember Jeffrey … more
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CUNY employees rally on Oct. 21 for a new contract after two years of negotiations, asking for better pay and job security.
CUNY employees fight for new contracts
Nearly two years ago, contracts expired for union employees of the City University of New York and they have been fighting for new ones since. Last month, frustrated members of the Professional Staff … more
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Laura Levine-Pinedo hosts a podcast in conjunction with her organization, the 4Bronx Project and is The Riverdale Press' person of the year.
Laura Levine-Pinedo is The Press' person of the year
She’s the executive director of the Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation, founder of the 4Bronx Project, co-founder of Riverdale Restaurant Week and Riverdale Pride, … more
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A damaged ceiling inside a residential unit on the 21st floor of the Marble Hill Houses, resulting from roof flooding.
NYCHA residents are tired of the neglect
Intended to investigate the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its oversight of contractors, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, released a comprehensive audit of the largest public housing … more
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Detective Jamsheer (r.) has known Captain Lorraine Perez since she began as an auxiliary officer in 2014. 
Meet your community affairs bureau
Growing up in Iraq, Rasha Jamsheer dreamed of being a police officer. Today, she is the community affairs detective for the 50th precinct. Jamsheer joked that her father, an Iraqi police officer … more
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Hannah Millson (r.) at Gov. Hochul's office at their National Disability Employment month reception.
Riverdale resident earns global recognition by Zero Project
Zero Project, a worldwide initiative supporting the rights and well-being of the disabled, recognized the Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) and its program director, Hannah Milson – a … more
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The property located at 3111 Henry Hudson Parkway, one of the three properties believed to be removing trees without a permit.
Unlawful tree removal in Riverdale SNAD confines
Earlier this month, community board members and concerned residents spoke with city agencies regarding unlawful tree removal in their neighborhoods. At Community Board 8’s Land Use … more
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The Grinch made an appearance at this year's tree-lighting in Riverdale, but he couldn't steal Christmas.
Bronx BP saves Christmas in Riverdale
Although the Grinch was present at Riverdale’s annual tree-lighting ceremony at Bell Tower Park on Saturday, Dec. 14, he couldn’t steal Christmas. The historic memorial at 239th … more
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A Long Island rabbi duct-taped a dreidel to the synagogue wall to spark conversation on finding meaning and connection in simple objects, like a dreidel.
Dreidels and duct-tape get new meaning
The dreidel, a traditional Jewish top spinning game often played during hanukkah, was taped to a synagogue wall as a reminder, anything can be used to discuss profound ideas.  In 2019, … more
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Kallas uses electrical stimuli to heal the partial strain in his shoulder.
Riverdale Sports Physical Therapy celebrates 20 years of healing
Founded by Alex Sherman on Dec. 5, 2004, Riverdale Sports Physical Therapy at 531 W. 235th St., celebrated 20 years of service to athletes and residents alike. Both community and sports based, … more
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