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Construction workers demolishing the five Kingsbridge businesses that were ravaged by a fire on Dec. 13. The property manager for the Robert E. Hill Inc. building explained that the beginning of the demolition would be slow and methodical, using hand-held equipment, until the cause of the fire is determined.

Demolition of five-ravaged businesses in Kingsbridge begins

As demolition began last week at the five Kingsbridge businesses ravaged by a fire in December, business owners were waiting for the cause of the fire to be determined so they can proceed with insurance claims. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 1/12/24

Helen Mermelstein-Weiss is a 101 year old Holocaust survivor residing in RiverSpring. She remains active and in high spirits regardless of her age.

Wise words of Riverdale centenarians is true legacy

Local centenarians proudly reflect on their lives and have plenty of advice on how to live to 100 and beyond. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 1/12/24

A candlelight vigil placed Sept. 13 sits on the spot where Juan Martinez, 44, was fatally stabbed in front of 130 W. 228th St. in Marble Hill on Sept. 12, 2023. Bryant Gonzalez, 36, of the Bronx was arrested on Sept. 26 and charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon.

NYPD: Most crime down in the city

There were sizable reductions in such crimes as grand larceny auto, burglary and murder across the city last year, according to the New York City Police Department’s end-of-year citywide crime statistics. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 1/12/24

The Empire State cross country trail at Van Cortlandt Park was the scene of a mugging of a Manhattan College freshman in October. Two Manhattan College sophomores were also robbed that month. Now months later the NYPD and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance are issuing caution after a string of robberies in December.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance issues warning after several muggings

The New York Police Department and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance are advising park-goers to take caution after a string of muggings in December. Those muggings took place all around the afternoon, according to police. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 1/12/24

Students and professors last month rally in support of those tenured professors from Manhattan College who face buyouts as part of a cost-cutting measure by the school.

Professors targeted by Manhattan College cite a lack of transparency

Mike Judge has been teaching biology at Manhattan College for going on 31 years, but his time with the school will soon come to an end. Judge is one among an unknown number of faculty who have signed the voluntary separation agreement given out by the college administration last month. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 1/12/24

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is now the University of Mount Saint Vincent. While the campus does not reflect that move yet. It will come Jan. 22 when a celebration is scheduled on the campus.

Time to celebrate as The Mount has become a university

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. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ | 1/12/24

Person leaves scene of a hit-and-run

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. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 1/12/24

Robert Nilva, worked as sales executive for The Riverdale Press, has passed away at the age of 72.

Robert Nilva, Riverdale Press sales exec, was 72

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. more

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Gov. Hochul plans to expand transit projects

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. more

STAFF REPORT | 1/12/24

Dinowitz: Hudson bridge toll rebate omission concerning

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. more

By IZANIA GONZALEZ & GARY LARKIN | 1/12/24

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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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