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Shining a light on the vital role of Sunshine Week

Transparency is the foundation of a healthy democracy. Citizens’ ability to access government records, scrutinize decisions and hold leaders accountable is essential to ensuring that power … more

3/14/25

Nothing about us, without us -- what about us?

To the editor: We are keenly aware of the importance of being a voice when it comes to independence and access to services provided for people with disabilities on both the state and … more

3/14/25

And the beat goes on

To the editor: Unfortunately, the recent Riverdale Press article about the noise from a Manhattan University student house at 440 W. 238th Street has had no effect. … more

3/14/25

Don't abandon New York's children with autism: The impact of medicaid cuts on ABA therapy

To the editor: New York State is on the brink of a disastrous decision that will harm thousands of children with autism. The proposed Medicaid cuts to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy … more

3/14/25

Perceived crime is real crime

On Valentine’s Day, a woman was found by police in a pool of her own blood at a parking lot on 234 th Street between Broadway and Kingsbridge Avenue. She had multiple stab wounds about … more

3/7/25

Trumpism is the symptom

To the editor: Trumpism is the symptom; capitalism is the disease. Behind Trump's perfectly distracting outrageousness is a ruling class that hasn't rampaged so nakedly since the Gilded … more

3/7/25

Miscreants most foul

To the editor: As an elder, I’ve lived through many political crises in this country—but I have never seen an attack on our democracy like this. In the past, there was bipartisan … more

3/7/25

Do not betray our allies

To the Editor: In the early 1970s, my kind and gentle grandmother cursed as she watched each floor of the Russian Mission lifting into place. The rising white tower in North Riverdale brought … more

3/7/25

Responding to 'No genocide in our name'

To The Editor: I think it is very important to respond to Mr. Nagel's screed in the Feb. 20 issue. The one thing that he wrote that is correct is that "Most of us are too young to … more

3/7/25

On Trump's attack of Zelenskyy

To the Editor: I don't think that I've ever felt more sick to my stomach and demoralized watching these two psychopathic bullies pile up on a hero who is protecting Ukraine and thus the rest of … more

3/7/25

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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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