Being a first-generation American in his family, Jose Minaya grew up in a Dominican Republic household in Washington Heights, where his parents focused on saving rather than spending. Now, he is the chief executive of Nuveen, a TIAA major investor firm, overseeing all investment activities for more than $1 trillion in assets worldwide. more

Alison Wong can easily recall her time at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts over a decade ago, walking the hallway and preparing to apply to colleges. more

Alexis Gil from greater Riverdale, assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, has been promoted to the rank of private.Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School students put on their jackets with a veil hat as they entered a bee arena. more

Imagine a place where bicyclists, walkers, and runners can feel safe walking down a recreational path — for a safe commute in Riverdale. more

Returning home from military service can be challenging for service members, especially those returning to school. more

Greater Riverdale will see two traveling lanes for the next year or so on Riverdale Avenue. more

Lehman College and some of its CUNY brethren have come out on top in recent college rankings. more

After 10 years, interim Lehman College business school dean Dene Hurley converted its economic and business departments into an entire school. more

Manhattan College continued a losing streak this week, with losses for the men’s soccer team and women’s volleyball team, and a tie for women’s soccer at Stony Brook. more

For five years, the padlocked church and parochial school at 160 Van Cortlandt Park has remained vacant, succumbing slowly to Mother Nature. It was one of 18 Catholic churches the New York Archdiocese deconsecrated in a single day in 2017, paving the way to sell or redevelop the properties, though it appeared not to be in a hurry to do so. more