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To the editor, Thank you for covering Community Board 8’s request to assist the Kingsbridge Historical Society with restoring its landmark headquarters (“Historic Edgehill Church in … more

8/1/25

Failing the next generation through education

When children grow up, their dreams of what they want their careers to look like always seem to change. Parents lovingly support them when their goals of being a cowboy or an astronaut change to … more

7/25/25

Billionaires must step up

To the editor, According to the business magazine Forbes, in 2024, the U.S. was home to 902 billionaires. On July 17, the House of Representatives approved cuts of nearly $1.1 … more

7/25/25

Deer concerns at VCP

To the editor: The overpopulation of white-tailed deer in Van Cortlandt Park should be addressed. A couple of days ago, my husband walked in the Croton Woods and had two deer ticks on his … more

7/25/25

Defending Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on A101A

To the editor, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz was attacked again in the July 17 letters section of the Riverdale Press. The first pass was published June 26 by candidate Morgan Evers. This time, … more

7/25/25

Finding solace in sports

It’s easy to get caught up in life’s daily struggles. Expanding costs due to inflation, concerns over cuts to Medicaid and wars abroad are on people’s minds. … more

7/17/25

Correcting legislative injustices

To the editor, Two recent letters have dealt with the Legislature’s refusal, so far, to pass bill A101a. This would close the voluntary intoxication loophole. Under current law, men who … more

7/17/25

Ben Frankliners need reality check

To the editor, This letter is in response to Ira Bigeleisen’s letter in the July 10 edition. To the thin ranks of the Ben Franklin Club. You sure did whup the … more

7/17/25

Albany leaders failed victims

To the editor, We want to correct some items in Helen Morik’s July 3 letter entitled “Intoxication loophole letter was unfair.” Under current New York law, a predator … more

7/17/25

Bailey Avenue proposal is not radical, it’s beneficial

To the editor, After the website Streetsblog published an article critical of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Eric Dinowitz for opposing a new protected bike lane along Bailey Avenue … more

7/17/25

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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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