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One of Master Ronald Caaya’s instructors, Renz Santos (l), also still trains with Caaya.

From kicks to bricks: Taekwondo school gets its first home base

The sounds of children practicing their kicks and yelling “Hiya,” echoed throughout Powerspeed Taekwondo's new headquarters at 5912 Riverdale Ave. Ronald Caaya, known to his students … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/18/25

Over the years, a remarkable array of vibrant windows have been installed, but the Tiffany windows are a significant rarity.

The Church of the Mediator prays for preservation

A grandiose house of worship towers over the hustle and bustle of Kingsbridge. Inside its walls, the Episcopalian Church of the Mediator dazzles with kaleidoscopic stained-glass windows, intricate … 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

When John Kelly started his grassroots St. Patrick's Day parade in 2020, he scrapped together what he could in a last minute effort to create community as the world was shutting down. The picture shows his twin daughters holding his makeshift Irish flag banner made of miscofiber rags stapled to a stick.

Celebrating the luck of the Irish

Individuals clad in green clothing and shamrocks could be seen walking north on Broadway last weekend as they gathered to celebrate Riverdale’s own St. Patrick’s Day parade. Started … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/14/25

Lara Alcantara Lansberg’s “Color Cover” (2020,) depicts the self-portrait artist with her face tautly cloaked by a vividly colored, silk handkerchief as a euphemism of the pandemic.

A study on identity and abstraction through the art of wrapping

Whether it’s a letter in the mail, a birthday gift or that package you ordered on Amazon – there’s an indescribable pleasure around opening something meant just for you. … more

by ET Rodriguez | 3/7/25

The Key Food at Skyview Shopping Center has long been the source of complaints from Riverdale residents.

State of Key Food ceilings is troubling to Riverdale customers

The condition of the ceilings at the Key Food on Riverdale Avenue has shoppers feeling uneasy and has prompted several complaints about the supermarket. Many of the ceiling panels at the North … more

by Steven Goodstein | 3/7/25

Residents have been unable to file service complaints regarding the broken streetlights because 311 won’t accept duplicate complaints on the same issue within the same time frame.

Broken street lights near Van Cortlandt present safety issues

There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel, or in this case, on Broadway, regarding a solution to rectify an ongoing street light issue in Riverdale. Since August, three streetlights … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/28/25

A green barrier protecting pedestrians from construction at the Van  Cortlandt Park-242nd St station has also affected revenue generated by nearby Broadway businesses..

MTA construction barrier greatly affecting Broadway businesses

A restoration project at the Van Cortlandt Park-242nd St station, which is expected to benefit thousands of riders daily with new upgrades, has at the same time cost local businesses thousands of … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/21/25

At Lava House on W. 238th Street, crepes are made to order.

Savor the Bronx in your neighborhood

Savor the Bronx is here and eateries are tempting diners across the borough with discounts on their already favorite foods. Sponsored by the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, in … more

by ET Rodriguez | 2/21/25

The new, nearly 6,000-square-foot skatepark at Seton Park features ramps, pipes, handrails, stairs and pyramids.

Seton Park gets a revamp and ramps

Seton Park has been improved with renovations, including the addition of a new skatepark and an adult fitness area, providing the surrounding communities with modern, active spaces for them to enjoy. … more

by Steven Goodstein | 2/14/25

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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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