Growing up in Iraq, Rasha Jamsheer dreamed of being a police officer. Today, she is the community affairs detective for the 50th precinct.
Jamsheer joked that her father, an Iraqi police officer …
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by Izania Gonzalez
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12/20/24
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Earlier this month, community board members and concerned residents spoke with city agencies regarding unlawful tree removal in their neighborhoods.
At Community Board 8’s Land Use …
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by Steven Goodstein
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12/20/24
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Although the Grinch was present at Riverdale’s annual tree-lighting ceremony at Bell Tower Park on Saturday, Dec. 14, he couldn’t steal Christmas.
The historic memorial at 239th …
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by ET Rodriguez
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12/20/24
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The dreidel, a traditional Jewish top spinning game often played during hanukkah, was taped to a synagogue wall as a reminder, anything can be used to discuss profound ideas.
In 2019, …
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by Izania Gonzalez
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12/20/24
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Founded by Alex Sherman on Dec. 5, 2004, Riverdale Sports Physical Therapy at 531 W. 235th St., celebrated 20 years of service to athletes and residents alike.
Both community and sports based, …
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by Steven Goodstein
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12/20/24
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After months of elected officials pushing to get window guards installed at Overlook Manor– the new migrant shelter at 238th Street and Waldo Avenue, dubbed the Waldo Sanctuary – the goal …
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12/13/24
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A recent city implementation may be the solution for alleviating traffic congestion at two particular locations in the West Bronx.
Late last month, the city’s Department of Transportation …
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by Steven Goodstein
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12/13/24
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A lifelong Riverdale resident, Pat Woods spent the last four decades coaching varsity basketball at St. Margaret of Cortona, and in early September, he hung up his clipboard and officially …
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by Steven Goodstein
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12/13/24
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The new migrant shelter at 435 W. 238 St. opened under the radar in late August, until Spanish-speaking migrant children began attending schools that were not equipped to handle their needs.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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12/6/24
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Outdoor dining setups seemed to be on every city street during the COVID-19 pandemic. But on Friday, Nov. 29, the NYC Department of Transportation ordered those who were part of its Dining Out NYC …
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by Steven Gooldstein
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12/6/24
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