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On your general election ballot this year, make sure to flip your ballot and vote NO on Questions 2–4. These proposals deal with the construction of new housing and would shift power away from … more

10/30/25

Political discourse reaches a new low in Riverdale

As a founding member of the Riverdale chapter of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action in 2017, I have canvassed proudly and identifiably as a Jew for many liberal and progressive candidates for office. … more

10/30/25

Shut down the shadow market for GLP-1s

Over the past several weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken steps aimed at protecting consumers using GLP-1 medications, also commonly known as weight-loss drugs. First, it … more

10/23/25

Caring for Riverdale’s streets

The Riverdale Main Streets Alliance Inc., RMSA, will turn 14 years old in January 2026. The nonprofit has grown, evolved and thrived during that time. But with that growth comes challenges — … more

10/17/25

Improving insurance coverage heals New Yorkers

The mental health epidemic in New York is seen sharply in the revolving door of psychiatric hospitals. Gaps in the mental health care system are devastating and costly for patients and communities … more

10/17/25

Demanding justice for Dylan

On Wednesday, May 28, I stood outside the Tweed Courthouse in Lower Manhattan to demand justice for Dylan Contreras — a 20-year-old Bronx student at ELLIS Preparatory High School in my district … more

10/3/25

We can’t afford another rate hike

In June, my colleagues and I in the Legislature made a significant stride towards lowering energy bills by repealing the 100-foot rule, a decades-old giveaway to utilities that forces existing … more

9/25/25

The MTA is risking our safety

Th e NYC transit system is not at all safe. I have seen passengers on both buses and trains fall on their backs into fellow passengers as they come to an immediate stop. These falls can cause … more

9/19/25

Improve mental health coverage

The mental health epidemic in New York is seen sharply in the revolving door of psychiatric hospitals. The gaps in the mental healthcare system are devastating and costly for patients and communities … more

9/19/25

Holidays are a prime time to discuss aging safely

The holidays serve as a reminder of the passing of time, and one reality every family shares, is the inevitability of getting older. New York is experiencing a sharp demographic spike as the … more

by Joanne Orlando | 11/29/24

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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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