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On his first day in office, which ironically coincided with Martin Luther King Day, the White House put out an executive order titled, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and … more

2/14/25

Promise for a just New York City

In September 2007, I started working as a public school special education teacher. From the very first day, I strived to help every single student that walked through the doors of my classroom. It … more

2/14/25

Let's stand up for our neighbors

“To flee in order to breathe freedom, life”—that’s how a famous long-ago neighbor, the conductor Arturo Toscanini, explained his immigrating to Riverdale in 1938 from Fascist … more

2/14/25

Trump's America feels eerily familiar

To the editor: I am truly amazed at the swiftness of how Trump is changing America for the worse. The most egregious is making Elon Musk -- the apartheid baby and supporter of the far-right in … more

2/14/25

We are not powerless

To the editor: I am responding to a letter sent to The Press from an anonymous individual, in the Thursday, Jan. 23 issue. The person thanked The Press and members of the media for … more

2/14/25

The LOCAL Act: A win-win for main streets and local newsrooms

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. They are the corner stores, family-owned restaurants, and local service providers that fuel our neighborhoods, create jobs, and drive economic … more

1/31/25

Neither side can be trusted

To the editor: A Jan. 4 ceremony at the White House gives us an idea of why the Democrats have trouble gaining and retaining power even though the Republicans are so horrific. One of … more

1/31/25

Preserving community values through true community development

To the editor: Those of us in Van Cortlandt Village/Kingsbridge Heights are fortunate to live here - the rents (in most cases) are reasonable, services are available for families and senior … more

1/31/25

Small acts of service can lighten heavy times

To the editor: On Jan. 20, as Donald J. Trump was about to be sworn in for his second term as president, I felt an overwhelming sense of despair, a feeling I’m sure many of you shared. And … more

1/31/25

It's cold outside --- and indoors

People were out shoveling sidewalks and brushing snow off their car windows on Monday morning, following New York City’s first significant snowfall. Temperatures have been in the teens as … more

1/24/25

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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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