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Volunteers not affiliated with Manhattan University help divvy the day’s donations, ensuring equal access for those in need.

Friendly Fridge marks five years of filling bellies

Just down the hill from Manhattan University (MU), a public refrigerator acts as a lifeline for thousands of people in need every week. With food flying off the chilled shelves as quickly as … more

by Michelle Mullen | 3/14/25

When John Kelly started his grassroots St. Patrick's Day parade in 2020, he scrapped together what he could in a last minute effort to create community as the world was shutting down. The picture shows his twin daughters holding his makeshift Irish flag banner made of miscofiber rags stapled to a stick.

Celebrating the luck of the Irish

Individuals clad in green clothing and shamrocks could be seen walking north on Broadway last weekend as they gathered to celebrate Riverdale’s own St. Patrick’s Day parade. Started … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/14/25

Whole chickens were just one of the plethora of items individuals received at Friday’s food drive hosted by St. Gabriel’s Church.

St. Gabriel's Church serves hope to the hungry and food insecure

Despite the cold and blustering weather last Friday, more than 100 families came out to St. Gabriel’s Church first-ever food giveaway, pop-up. Sponsored by the church and distributed by … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/14/25

Construction is nearly complete on the nearly 10,000-square feet of additional space at SAR Academy.

SAR schools launch Big Bold Future campaign

Two Orthodox Jewish schools in Riverdale will be unveiling new accommodations as part of an expansion to accommodate an increase in their student body. Late last month, Salanter Akiba Riverdale … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/14/25

Lara Alcantara Lansberg’s “Color Cover” (2020,) depicts the self-portrait artist with her face tautly cloaked by a vividly colored, silk handkerchief as a euphemism of the pandemic.

A study on identity and abstraction through the art of wrapping

Whether it’s a letter in the mail, a birthday gift or that package you ordered on Amazon – there’s an indescribable pleasure around opening something meant just for you. … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/7/25

The Key Food at Skyview Shopping Center has long been the source of complaints from Riverdale residents.

State of Key Food ceilings is troubling to Riverdale customers

The condition of the ceilings at the Key Food on Riverdale Avenue has shoppers feeling uneasy and has prompted several complaints about the supermarket. Many of the ceiling panels at the North … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/7/25

Tililá La Casita Azul reopened on Feb. 21 after an electrical fire in November 2021 destroyed their establishment.

Tilila up and running after Bailey Avenue fire

After a fire destroyed several Bailey Avenue establishments nearly three and a half years ago, Tililá La Casita Azul at 3648 Bailey Ave. saw a packed house on its first night of reopening on … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/7/25

Saint Margaret-St. Gabriel (SMSG) Tyro faced off against Saint Barnabas Tyro in the CYO Bronx Championship at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and won the championship.

St.Margaret/St. Gabriel wins Bronx championship

On Saturday, Saint Margaret-St. Gabriel (SMSG) Tyro faced off against Saint Barnabas Tyro in the CYO Bronx Championship at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This matchup was more than just a title … more

Alexandria Brown/SMSG | 3/7/25

Local students make SUNY Purchase dean's list

SUNY Purchase released their Fall 2024 dean’s list last month with more than 1,300 names. Of the bunch, 33 were from the Bronx and nine were from the 10463 and 10471 zip codes. Students … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/7/25

In February, Dr. Jonathan Alpert was recognized as a Montefiore Einstein leader.

Riverdalian, Dr. Alpert, honored by Montefiore Einstein

Dr. Jonathan Alpert, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center was recognized as a Montefiore Einstein Leader late last month. He has led the … more

by ET Rodriguez | 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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