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Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris. Trump criticizes the move, intensifying the political landscape ahead of the election. more

7/26/24

Support cultivated meat over the slaughtering of animals

To the editor: Politicians who seek to reduce our greenhouse-gas emissions should support increased federal funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who aren’t aware, … more

7/26/24

The president’s work is never done

To the editor: President Biden says he wants to “get the job done.” The president’s job is never done. I cannot think of anything the president might do, or might have to … more

7/26/24

Jewish Center’s Kleinfeld should apologize, resign

To the editor: As a member of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, I would like to comment on your July 11, 2024, article. In the article, the chairman of the center’s board, Jack … more

7/26/24

Mayor’s City of Yes for housing falls way short

After listening to hundreds of people on the Zoom, with an equal number in the room at 120 Broadway, the New York City Planning Commission stood for 14 hours into the wee hours of the morning to … more

by Karen Argenti | 7/26/24

Farewell to a great Riverdale family

To the editor: I am so saddened to read that Nick and Joelle Lynch are leaving Riverdale. Every time I pass their beautiful flagpole and benches on Henry Hudson Parkway my heart lifts to see … more

7/19/24

Happy 60th birthday to public transportation in the Bronx

To the editor: July 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of federal government support for public transportation. The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of the … more

7/19/24

New Riverdale Avenue traffic lights were not well planned

To the editor: I grew up in Riverdale and still live in the neighborhood on West 235th Street. The crossing of Riverdale Avenue at West 235th Street has always been a problem due to no … more

7/19/24

City of Yes is bad for the outer boroughs

To the editor: On July 10, I along with hundreds of New Yorkers testified at the marathon city planning commission public hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. There were few surprises … more

7/19/24

Community Board 8 didn’t give City of Yes a fair hearing

To the editor: Some public hearings have pre-determined outcomes. I sat through two hearings on housing with Community Board 8’s Special Committee on the City of Yes. In both … more

7/19/24

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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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