To the editor: (re: “Unity Dems should know better,” July 13) In a recent edition of this publication, Michael Heller penned a letter to the editor calling out the Unity Democratic Club petition mistake. Michael Heller failed to identify himself as the Democratic State Committeeman of this district. more

To the editor: After several weeks away from Riverdale, upon my return I was gobsmacked to see a “smoke shop” had taken up residence on Riverdale Avenue. more

To the editor: One of my most sacred obligations as mayor is keeping our children safe from harm. And one of the leading risks to their health is nicotine-based products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. more

After moving to Riverdale 15 years ago, Marion Koenig said she admired the great access to nature but she also recalled noticing a lot of stray cats throughout those first few years. more

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of Assembly District 88 announced July 7 they are reintroducing the New York Health Act. The bill would lower the costs of health care for a large portion of New York residents in an effort to provide comprehensive healthcare to all of its residents. more

At Riverdale Playground, a perfectly good pickleball court now lies underneath the basketball courts and adjacent to the handball courts. However, according to pickleball afficiando Alex Rosenblum, it needs some work. more

Van Cortlandt Park Alliances’ cohort of Urban Eco-Teens numbers 16 interns and two college student crew members this summer. more

Since the coronavirus hit New York City and forced the population to remain home while essential workers were out in the field, the Metropolitan Transit Authority has been itching to raise the price but was scared it would drive riders away. more

This charming 1920s stucco house at 2743 Arlington Ave. consists of three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The fully finished third-floor loft with high ceilings would be ideal for a fourth bedroom or office space. more

Those green painted wooden fences with windows can only mean one thing: another school project coming to Riverdale. This time it’s the Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School that is doing the building. more