As of Jan. 1 College of Mount Saint Vincent was renamed the University of Mount Saint Vincent. On Jan. 22, the university will announce the news to the world with a celebration.
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By IZANIA GONZALEZ
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1/12/24
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Police received a report of a hit and run in Riverdale on Saturday, Dec. 30.
A 54-year-old man reported to police that he parked his vehicle in the vicinity of West 252nd Street and Arlington Avenue around 6 p.m.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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1/12/24
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Robert Nilva, a former sales account executive of The Riverdale Press, of Riverdale passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 after a long illness. He was 72.
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1/12/24
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In Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address Tuesday she announced next steps to plan and engineer expanded transit access across New York City, introduced a new infrastructure hub, and proposed new measures to improve roadway safety and fight toll and fare evasion.
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STAFF REPORT
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1/12/24
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In a bit of an ironic twist, Riverdale — the part of the Bronx that welcomes drivers coming off the Henry Hudson Bridge — was left off the MTA’s list of ZIP codes of drivers with E-ZPasses who are supposed to receive a long sought-after toll rebate.
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By IZANIA GONZALEZ & GARY LARKIN
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1/12/24
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Johanna Brujan Edmondson, fitness instructor and founder of The Female Fight Club NYC, has announced her candidacy for female Democratic State Committee member for Assembly District 81. She is a long-time Riverdale resident, a community leader, a children’s book author and successful business owner.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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1/12/24
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In a visit to SAR Academy on Dec. 22, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres announced an important next step in carrying out the Abraham Accords signed by Israel and several Arab nations three years ago.
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By IZANIA GONZALEZ
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1/5/24
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A program that connects diverse leaders in the city from varying religious and ethnic backgrounds with mentors completed its inaugural fellowship in December.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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1/5/24
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It’s the 12th day of Christmas — a day many refer to as Epiphany, but in some places in the world, is commemorated as Three Kings Day, honoring the trio of kings who followed the Star of …
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By IZANIA GONZALEZ
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1/5/24
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Capt. Ryan Pierce was named as the new commanding officer of the 50th Precinct in December.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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1/5/24
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