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Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy needs to do more about student fighting

There’s definitely a problem in the hallways of Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy. And by the inaction of the principal and the city’s education department, it’s not getting better any time soon. more

9/22/23

Mayor Adams: Get to know migrants in your shelters

““This issue will destroy New York City. Destroy New York City. We’re getting 10,000 migrants a month.” Those were the words of Mayor Eric Adams last week during a town hall with residents and electeds regarding the asylum seeker crisis. more

9/15/23

Politics may be partisan — but voting certainly is not

Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS | 9/15/23

Why supporting local newspapers is important

It’s called the Fourth Estate, a term used by journalists referring to their responsibilities and obligations as a watchdog of democracy, providing objective truth to the public they serve. more

9/8/23

Poor conditions at shelter symptom of bad planning

No matter where you stand on bringing asylum seekers into vacant buildings in greater Riverdale, if you have a heart you can’t be in favor of the poor living conditions at the Van Cortlandt Motel. more

9/3/23

A walk against hate is first step toward a world without hate

For those who cherish the diversity of the Bronx, New York City and the entire country, Sunday at Van Cortlandt Park’s Parade Ground was the place to be. more

8/27/23

Fate of Kingsbridge Armory now in hands of local leaders

Now that $200 million in state and city funding has been secured for another proposed redevelopment of the beleaguered Kingsbridge Armory, neighbors, activists and local electeds need to make sure the outcome is a positive one this time. more

8/20/23

Local news is good news for business and readers

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. more

By DEAN RIDINGS | 8/13/23

Restoring meal funding first step to helping seniors

As the senior citizen population continues to grow and more baby boomers reach retirement age, the services provided by such organizations as RSS-Riverdale Senior Services are even more vital. more

8/6/23

Cricket stadium at Van Cortlandt Park not a good idea right now

Merriam-Webster defines cricket as a game played with a ball and bat by two sides of usually 11 players each on a large field centering upon two wickets, each defended by a wicketkeeper. more

7/30/23

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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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