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Riverdale Library manager Rebecca Brown-Barbier said the branch loans about 120 books to local organizations monthly.

Interested in joining a book club? Look no further

Last week, The Press published a letter to the editor about the Riverdale Y book club seeking new members. However, the author was confused and her letter turned out to be a mistake. The book club is … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/4/25

Devin Keast, pictured at St. Ambrose Cellars in Beulah, Michigan, will emcee and perform at Downey

Fundraising one punchline at a time

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Downey’s stand-up comedy night. Sponsored by the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance, Downey’s Bar & Grill at 5790 Mosholu Ave. hosts Main … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/28/25

Rita Freed pictured in 2023, watering her beloved Kappock Street Garden which she has maintained for 15 years.

Kappock Street garden needs your help

Spring has officially sprung and a local conservationist is asking for the community’s help for the upkeep of the beloved garden she has nurtured for the past 15 years. On March 12, … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/28/25

Removal crews were on site for over an hour clearing the sidewalk and lifting the tree off the wrecked Kia.

Timber! Downed tree smashes multiple cars on Independence Avenue

If a tree falls and no one is around to hear it, can it still wreck your car? On the morning of March 21, a massive London Plane tree came down on the roof of two cars parked along Independence … more

by Michelle Mullen | 3/28/25

Hany Giurgiu's appointed dean of Manhattan University's O'Malley School of Business.

Manhattan University's School of Business gets new dean

Hany Guirguis, who served as the interim dean at Manhattan University’s O’Malley School of Business since 2024, was officially named dean of the school last week. Fully tenured, … more

Press Report | 3/28/25

Pierre Orbe at Clinton High School announced as Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State.

NYS high school 'Principal of the Year' is in the Bronx at Clinton High School

Pierre Orbe, principal at DeWitt Clinton High School, has been selected as the 2025 New York State High School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State … more

Press Report | 3/28/25

Participants chosen as suspects for the murder mystery dinner will be provided with wearable items to match the role, such as feather boas and lab coats.

Murder for a good cause, a killer way to give back

An investigation into a murder on Netherland Avenue is kicking off on March 29. With no suspects in sight, authorities are requesting your help to crack the case – but there’s a twist. … more

by Michelle Mullen | 3/21/25

Angelina “Nina” De Cesare, a spirited Girl Scout from Inwood, ventured to Riverdale with her mother, Adriana De Cesare, to deliver Girl Scout cookies. On their way, with Samoas and Thin Mints in hand, the duo discovered the Women’s History Month Community Pop-Up and couldn’t resist a stop at Sweet Note Bake for a sweet treat of their own. Nina gave the freshly baked brownie a perfect “10 out of 10,” rating in between bites.

Female entrepreneurs highlighted at KRVC

Since launching its first Community Pop-Up in May of last year, KRVC has put on these events monthly – sometimes even twice in one month. This month, the organization is marking Women’s … more

by Michelle Mullen | 3/21/25

Van Cortlandt runners cross the finish line

Months of training and preparation came down to one Sunday in March when more than 28,000 runners, including five representing the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, gathered for the citywide half marathon … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/21/25

Jack Powers ’58, a Manhattan University legend, pictured scoring over Syracuse during his years playing on the Manhattan men’s basketball team.

Let us honor Manhattan University basketball Legend, Jack Powers

College basketball is back in full swing in New York City, with St. Johns showcasing an exceptional season at Madison Square Garden. As many of us tune in to watch the thrilling games or attend them … more

Rob Walsh & Jilleen Barrett/Bronx Economic Development Corp. | 3/21/25

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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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