After a multi-year search, the Riverdale Presbyterian Church has announced the installation of a new pastor.
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By Eric Harvey
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5/7/23
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A climate change bill that aims to require all transit agencies across the state to purchase only zero emission buses starting in 2029 has advanced to the state Senate transportation committee. It is sponsored by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz of greater Riverdale and state Sen. Timothy Kennedy of Buffalo.
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By Eric Harvey
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5/7/23
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A smoke shop at 206 W. 231st St., was raided by the New York City’s Sheriff Department on Monday, April 17 at approximately 2 p.m. Officers were seen on video taking large plastic bags of merchandise out of 206 Candy & Convenience Inc. and placed in a black van.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/23
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Up until she died in 2020, Betty Campbell-Adams has envisioned passing a street sign displaying the words of her husband’s life-long business achievement, “Lloyd’s Carrot Cake Way.”
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By Stacy Driks
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4/30/23
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Riverdale Gardens residents and their neighbors could no longer stand pat after hearing the yelps of three dogs in pain since January inside the apartment complex at 5550 Netherland Ave.
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By Gary Larkin
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4/30/23
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An on-duty female Queens officer who was helping with New York sheriff’s office raid of a smoke shop April 17 at 206 W. 231st St. was struck in her head from behind with a glass bottle.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/23
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The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s help in pinpointing the location of a man who has been robbing women’s property in the Bronx. The man is suspected of stealing from at least four different women within the past two weeks.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/23
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The New York Senate confirmed Rowan Wilson 40-19 last week to lead the Court of Appeals.
“Today is a historic day for New York,” Speaker Adrienne Adams said in a statement, “as the Honorable Rowan D. Wilson has been confirmed to become New York’s first Black Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. His elevation to Chief Judge will help balance our court at the highest level towards equity and progress.”
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/23
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Legendary as it is, the Bronx has never been known for its jazz scene. That is, until now. Over the past two months, local singer Tamuz Nissim and guitarist Giorgos Nazos have taken the reins of the fledgling movement and created the one and only “Jazz Jam In The Bronx,” right here in Riverdale.
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By Gabriela Oliveros
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4/30/23
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Police officers subdued a man with a BB gun who was threatening people at a Kingsbridge subway station April 13. He was shot in the hand by an officer when he pointed the weapon at police, according to the 50th Precinct.
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By Eric Harvey
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4/30/23
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