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Isaiah Thomas is a four-time "American ninja warrior" national finalist.

Riverdale’s American Ninja Warrior reaches semifinals

Once the youngest contestants on the NBC television competition, Isaiah “Flyboy” Thomas is back to claim the crown. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/11/25

Al Cappiello and Elizabeth Bly listen to the reverend during their commitment ceremony.

Love saves: Riverdale couple find each other, marriage at Hebrew Home

Al Cappiello, 76, and Elizabeth Bly, 51, have found love after two years together in the Hebrew Home. more

by Olivia Young | 7/10/25

Nick Faria is the new editor of The Riverdale Press. He is an Associated Press award-winning reporter in news and sports.

Nick Faria named Riverdale Press’ new editor-in-chief

Faria joins Pulitzer Prize-winning paper as editor-in-chief. more

Staff Report | 7/10/25

The 21B Knolls Crescent Rite Aid will close July 29 after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Final Riverdale Rite Aid to close, leaving seniors with fewer pharmacy options

The last Rite Aid in the northwest Bronx will close July 29, leaving Spuyten Duyvil residents—especially seniors—without a nearby, trusted pharmacy. more

by Olivia Young | 7/4/25

Tibbett Avenue outside In-Tech Academy, the site of roughly 22 reports to 311 in the last year. .

Jurisdiction confusion stalls repairs as potholes plague Riverdale-Kingsbridge streets

Nearly 1,000 street repair requests were filed in Riverdale-Kingsbridge, but unclear jurisdiction and delays leave roads cracked, pitted, and unsafe. more

by Olivia Young | 7/4/25

North Riverdale and Riverdale, percentage of votes won by top mayoral candidates in the 2025 Democratic primary. Created with Datawrapper. Source: NYC Board of Elections.

Mamdani’s upset win highlights sharp political divides across Riverdale

Zohran Mamdani’s surprise win over Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral primary reflects a divided northwest Bronx, with strong local support split by neighborhood. more

by Olivia Young | 7/4/25

A water main break floods both construction sites at 160 Van Cortlandt Park South.

Kingsbridge water main break floods streets and halts construction after pipe strike

A contractor hit a 24-inch water main in Kingsbridge, flooding streets and basements, disrupting service, and triggering a large multi-agency emergency response. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/3/25

Courtesy United Federation of Teachers Priscilla Castro of the United Federation of Teachers demands City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams move the RESPECT Check bill forward at a June 20 press conference.

New York City paraprofessionals face deep pay gap as RESPECT Check bill stalls

Despite near-universal council support, NYC paraprofessionals remain underpaid as vital RESPECT Check legislation stalls without a hearing. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/3/25

Irma Clement smiles as several Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters read speeches in her honor.

Alpha Kappa Alpha honors 105-year-old Bronx member for 80 years of sisterhood

Irma Clement celebrated her 105th birthday with Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters, marking 80 years of service, sisterhood, and a life lived with purpose. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/3/25

Jodie Colón gathers volunteers weekly at Henry Hudson Park to maintain the natural landscape.

Riverdale gardeners restore native habitats to support pollinators and revive urban ecosystems

Riverdale residents are transforming parks and gardens with native plants to support pollinators, restore biodiversity, and rewild urban landscapes. more

by Michelle Mullen | 7/3/25

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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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