To the editor:
As older adults and as members of RSS-Riverdale Senior Services, the social action committee is appalled at Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed budget cuts of $7 million in funding for older adult centers — $5 million in funding home-delivered meals, and elimination of the additional one-time reimbursement rate for home-delivered meals.
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7/6/23
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To the editor:
(re: “Stagg Group grabs Manhattan dorm for $18 million,” June 15)
We the shareholders of Waldo Gardens are shocked and dismayed that our long-time community neighbors, Manhattan College, sold Overlook dorm to the Stagg Group.
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7/6/23
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Citizens Bank awarded former U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Nicholas Lynch a $10,000 check and more as part of its Military Warriors Support Foundation giveaway.
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7/6/23
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To assure Angellyh Yambo’s death was not in vain, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres has proposed legislation intended to ban ghost guns and expand the perimeter of gun-free school zones.
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By Gary Larkin
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7/6/23
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RiverSpring Living, the parent company for the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, has bestowed an honor upon the late Jimmy Keegan, the former director of plant operations there.
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By Gary Larkin
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7/6/23
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On the first day of religion class at Saint Gabriel School, Glenn McCarthy would begin by playing “I Am … I Said,” by Neil Diamond.
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By Stacy Driks
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7/6/23
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Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, adjutant general with the New York Guard, says two of his soldiers hailing from the greater Riverdale area will serve the community, state and nation as part of the state military forces: Lt. Col. Sean Gardner and Sgt. Luis Thomas.
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By Stacy Driks
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7/6/23
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The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the whereabouts of a man caught on surveillance they believe tried to swindle a senior citizen out of a quarter-million dollars.
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By Eric Harvey
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7/6/23
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Jewish educators and students can now continue to comfortably celebrate one of the most important holidays in their religion from the comfort of their homes.
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By Stacy Driks
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7/6/23
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It was a solid battle, but Tess Cohen’s bid to become the next Bronx district attorney ended with Darcel Clark once again winning he Democratic nomination for the role on Primary Tuesday.
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By Eric Harvey
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7/6/23
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