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Riverdale Early Childhood Center currently has four classrooms for 38 students with intentions of increasing to seven classrooms in the near future.

It was a cold and cloudy Friday, but inside the Riverdale Early Childhood Center, it was “a beautiful day” for the grand opening of the new educational facility. … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/7/25

RiverSpring centenarians gathered to discuss life thus far and what they believe to be the secret to long life.

Locals celebrate a century of life and counting

The average life expectancy in America is 77 years, but several locals have surpassed that expectation by more than two decades. Centenarians Irma H. Clement, Jesse Schraub, and Harold Wolkoff … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/31/25

The Riverdale Y, founded in 1967, is home to an array of programming for people of all ages including a city-funded older adult center, with free membership to those 60 years and older.

Riverdale Y receives $1.7M for older adult center

Since its founding by Gerald Goldsmith in 1967, the Riverdale YM-YWHA at 5625 Arlington Ave. has been a community staple, offering a variety of programs for all ages. The community … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/31/25

Following the success of their initial location in Allerton, Flowerland opens its second shop in Riverdale.

Flowerland blooms in Riverdale

After taking over a Bronx flower shop at the dawn of the COVID pandemic, Christopher Tapia has brought his skills in floristry to Riverdale. Tapia and his wife, Juliana Tapia, have owned and operated … more

1/31/25

The BxM1 bus was stuck on a Henry Hudson Parkway service road overpass in Spuyten Duyvil, after the bus slammed into the overpass barrier on Friday morning.

MTA express bus crashes into road barrier

Those who commuted on or near the Henry Hudson Parkway in Spuyten Duyvil on the morning of Friday, Jan. 17 witnessed a shocking sight — an MTA bus hanging off a parkway overpass. … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/30/25

Students at P.S. 207 spent the morning of Friday Jan. 17 celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King's message lives on at P.S. 207

Students of P.S. 207 at 3030 Godwin Terrace, spent the morning of Friday Jan. 17 in their Power of Our Words Celebration, a day chock-filled with activities that aligned with the teachings of Martin … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/24/25

R4TL was created as an advocacy group for the release of Israeli hostages, on their one-year anniversary, they saw their mission come true.

Welcoming the hostages home

The grassroots initiative, Run 4 Their Lives was created in January 2024 to raise awareness of the Israeli hostages held by a Palestinian militant amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict which was … more

Staff Report | 1/24/25

Dominguez has carved several celebrities faces from watermelon, including late actor Chadwick Boseman who passed away in 2020.

'Watermelon lady' comes to Riverdale

A new business comes to Riverdale. Lady Sandía at 5906B Riverdale Ave. opened in October and celebrated its grand opening in November and it’s more than just a juice bar. They serve … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/24/25

A public restroom like this one, if located in a Starbucks, will be restricted to customers and staff only.

When you gotta go, Starbucks says no

Starbucks announced it will do away with its open-door restroom policy for non-customers starting Jan. 27, creating even less public availability for people who gotta go. The … more

by Steven Goodstein | 1/24/25

The walkway between 601 and 609 Kappock St. has been debated for years regarding who owns the property and who should be responsible for maintaining it.

Tattered Kappock Street pathway left in limbo

For pedestrians traveling on Kappock Street, beware the walkway between 601 and 609 Kappock St. The sloped pathway connects the dead end of Arlington Avenue to Kappock. Over the years, daily use has … more

by Izania Gonzalez | 1/17/25

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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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