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The full board of the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives and Condominium poses alongside their honoree, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres and City Councilman Eric Dinowitz.

Riverdale Cooperatives Association re-elects board, continues community advocacy

The Association of Riverdale Cooperatives and Condominiums re-elected its board members at the annual dinner, reaffirming their commitment to representing co-op shareholders. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/12/24

Once daylighted, Tibbetts Brook will flow alongside the Major Deegan Expressway for three quarters of a mile as part of a pioneering 'green corridor.'

Tibbetts Brook to resurface in Riverdale, boosting green spaces and water quality

Tibbetts Brook, an underground creek, will resurface in Riverdale next year, enhancing green spaces and improving water quality by redirecting its natural flow away from sewers. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 7/12/24

CB8's housing committee, led by Rosemary McGinty, created a resource guide for local tenants, landlords and homeowners to learn about their rights and resources.

Community Board 8 updates housing resource guide for Riverdale residents

Community Board 8 released an updated housing resource guide for Riverdale residents, providing essential information on affordable housing, legal assistance and homeowner programs. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/12/24

Nicky Enright, center, along with Olugbala Williams, left, and Nils Folke Anderson were the primary artists on the mural outside Studio Delaj on 236th Street.

New Riverdale mural highlights local birds threatened by climate change

Artist Nicky Enright and his team completed a mural on Riverdale Avenue depicting 15 local birds threatened by climate change, aiming to raise environmental awareness. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/12/24

New traffic lights have been installed at intersections across town despite CB8 traffic and transportation committee's nearly yearlong plea for safety measures elsewhere.

Community frustrated over misplaced traffic lights after fatal accident

New traffic lights appeared on Riverdale Avenue, but not at the dangerous Oxford Avenue and West 235th Street intersection, where a pedestrian was killed, causing community frustration. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 7/12/24

The Community Board 8 special committee tasked with evaluating Mayor Eric Adams' City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal unanimously rejected it in a report released June 25.

Community Board 8 rejects Mayor Adams' housing proposal, citing major flaws

Community Board 8 unanimously rejected Mayor Eric Adams' housing proposal, citing flaws and potential negative impacts on affordable housing and community stability. more

by Alaska St. Clair | 6/28/24

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz presents the co-op board with a commemorative check for $10 million in capital funds.

Amalgamated housing co-operative secures $10 million funding after Dinowitz's efforts

Amalgamated Housing Cooperative received $10 million in capital funding after Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz's persistent efforts, aiding crucial repairs amid rising charges. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 6/28/24

The Van Cortlandt Library branch manager said it was more packed than usual, but libraries are always open to the public with controlled air and countless other resources.

New York City opens cooling centers to help residents beat the heat

NYC opens libraries, community centers and unique spots like Petco as cooling centers during heat waves, offering residents and pets a place to escape the extreme heat. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 6/28/24

David Merriman, third right, has been teaching freshman about the wildlife right outside their door on the John F. Kennedy campus.

Bronx teacher David Merriman wins environmental education award for innovative classroom projects

David Merriman, a teacher at Marble Hill School, received the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality's Environmental Education Award for his hands-on projects and dedication to environmental science. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 6/28/24

Veronica Cheeseboro was selected from nearly 5,000 teachers for the citywide Big Apple Awards this academic year.

Veronica Cheeseboro honored with Big Apple Award for transforming DeWitt Clinton High School's dance program

Veronica Cheeseboro, praised for her dedication, wins the Big Apple Award. She has transformed DeWitt Clinton High School's dance program with innovative teaching methods, diverse dance styles and a focus on student wellness and choreography. more

by Izania Gonzalez | 6/28/24

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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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