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Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and his slate of district leaders and state committee members filed more than 3,000 signatures. From left, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, state committee member candidate Johanna Edmondson, district leader candidates Ben Jackson and Emily Hausman, state committee incumbent Michael Heller and Councilman Eric Dinowitz, who is not up for re-election.

Petitioning over, candidates ready for (second) primary

Get insights into the upcoming Assembly, Senate, and congressional primaries on June 25, with key candidates and club endorsements. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/22/24

Riverdale Senior Service’s Robert Ackerson takes the podium at the Bronx County Courthouse on April 5. Riverdale Senior Services and The Riverdale Y joined together to ensuring there are no budget cuts for senior services for older adults of the Bronx.

Older adults calling for repairs to senior centers

Elderly Bronx residents rally for funding and repairs to senior centers, urging city officials to prioritize aging services. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/22/24

Pedestrians cross the intersection at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South. The city’s transportation department says this intersection is a danger to pedestrians.

CB8 has concerns about plans to modify intersection

Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South intersection to get makeover, addressing safety concerns with new sidewalks, bike paths, and traffic flow changes. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/14/24

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres tours the devastation of the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on Monday, April 1.

Torres takes Bronx leaders on trip to Israel

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres leads Bronx leaders on emotional trip to Israel, highlighting solidarity and resilience amidst conflict. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/14/24

Supporters of Van Cortlandt Park are holding out hope for next year’s budget, as the city mulls another round of budget cuts that would mean less staff to clean the park and keep it maintained.

Vannie Park could look different with budget cuts

Van Cortlandt Park faces potential budget cuts impacting staff, pool hours, and safety, raising concerns for park officials and advocates. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/14/24

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman with his wife Hadassah at an event at the Riverdale Jewish Center last January that included former Israeli president Reuven Rivlin.

Lieberman remembered for devotion to service

Remembering Joe Lieberman: A tribute to the former senator's deep ties to Riverdale, his legacy, and the impact he made in the community. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

Sonia Khan and Rehana Khan run Triple S Programs, a tutoring and day care service for children of all ages. Sonia opened the place nearly 20 years ago now. So long ago that she now works with some of her former student’s children.

Hebrew Home honors women leaders

Women entrepreneurs unite at Hebrew Home celebration. Keynote speeches, awards, and heartfelt stories mark the event's success. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/8/24

Jason Chirevas is the new editor of The Riverdale Press. He formerly led newspapers in Scarsdale and Co-op City.

Jason Chirevas takes over as new Riverdale Press editor

Jason Chirevas, seasoned journalist, brings rich experience to The Riverdale Press as new editor, emphasizing community engagement. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/8/24

Councilman Eric Dinowitz, the prime sponsor of the ‘Woman’s HerStory Month Celebration’ at Wave Hill Garden on March 28.

Wave Hill tips its hat to five top women

Discover the enduring challenges faced by women in male-dominated spaces at Wave Hill Garden's "Women's HerStory Month Celebration," featuring inspiring stories and insights from female leaders more

By Eric Harvey | 4/8/24

Riverdale Neighborhood House executive director Andrew Belton stands outside of a community fridge not far from his Mosholu Avenue facility that his team routinely stocks with food. Some of that food comes from the Amanda Garden, part of Riverdale Neighborhood House’s 1.3-acre campus.

Neighborhood house gets $2M

Riverdale Neighborhood House receives a historic $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott's charity organization, Yield Giving, marking the largest one-time gift in the organization's history. The grant, awarded to just 360 organizations nationwide, offers significant opportunities for the neighborhood house to enhance its services and facilities, benefiting the local community. more

By Eric Harvey | 3/31/24

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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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