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Cara Kagan’s book, “The Rise, Fall, and Return of Sarah Mandelbaum,” takes place in both Manhattan and Riverdale.

Bringing Sarah Mandelbaum to life one page at a time

Magazine editor and writer Cara Kagan built her career at some of the leading names in fashion and beauty publishing. With the release of her debut book, “The Rise, Fall, and Return of Sarah … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/2/25

Alice Goldberg has competed in debate tournaments since her freshman year of high school, although she says she had a brief stint with the debate club in middle school.

Riverdale Country student advances to national championships in the Ronald Reagan Debate Series

Alice Goldberg placed first at the New York regional competition of the series this spring, earning a coveted spot in the national tournament. In July, she will face off with some of the best high … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/2/25

Bill intro 1096, also known as the city bill to protect the healthcare coverage and contributions of city retirees was sponsored by several City Council members, but not by Councilman Eric Dinowitz who represents district 1 and inlcludes the Riverdale and Kingsbridge neighborhoods.

City retirees fighting to preserve Medicare coverage

Municipal retirees are fighting a city plan to shift their health coverage from traditional Medicare to a privately administered Medicare Advantage plan run by Aetna. In Riverdale, that fight is … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/25/25

Over time, Daniel Hauben began painting on wood panels, expanding beyond the tradition of canvas and capturing entire cityscapes, like the one pictured of Kingsbridge, as seen from the balcony of his apartment along Fort Independence where he grew up and now lives with his wife, Judy.

Time traveling the Bronx through paintings

The northwest Bronx has changed a lot in the last 50 years and with nearly 200 works, artist Daniel Hauben has immortalized its neighborhoods and people in paint. Hauben grew up in the … more

by ET Rodriguez | 4/25/25

Two rallies protecting our immigrant neighbors took place over the weekend. One in Bryant Park and one in Washington Heights, a neighborhood known or its Dominican population which is the largest immigrant demographic in NYC.

Standing in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors

“No one is illegal on stolen land,” read one of the many signs at a rally supporting immigrants’ rights over the weekend. Several organizations from Riverdale, including … more

by ET Rodriguez | 4/25/25

Rumoured to be the oldest house in the Bronx, the stone portion of the home dates back to the 1700s.

A rare historic home is on the market – but who will buy?

The Van Cortlandt House is known as the oldest home in the Bronx, but a historic house on the market may date back even further. The question is, will it sell? Finding a home in Riverdale … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/25/25

Although Riverdale Avenue Books sells hard copies of its books, it ensures each one is also available digitally – some at no cost.

'The Book of Everyday Resistance' inspires quiet protests

Author and publisher Lori Perkins considers herself a curator of small acts of defiance – the latest being her new anthology, “The Book of Everyday Resistance.” The … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/25/25

Manhattan University senior, Jazi Riley starts her nine-month fellowship in September.

Manhattan University senior named NYC Urban Fellow

A college student at Manhattan University has earned at spot in the highly prestigious New York City Urban Fellows Program – one of 25 young leaders selected nationwide. MU senior Jazi … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/25/25

In 2021 Hurricane Ida devastated many parts of the world, the Kingsbridge neighborhood of the Bronx notwithstanding as cars and drivers were stranded along the Major Deegan Expressway.

April showers bring May flowers -- and floods

Over the years, torrential rains have resulted in dangerous flooding problems from Riverdale to Kingsbridge and beyond. In 2021, 2022 and 2024 heavy downpours left drivers stranded along the Major … more

Myriam Vidal Valero | 4/18/25

Installing an HVAC system is the first of many issues that must be addressed in the Church, like rotting wood around its Tiffany windows.

Kingsbridge Historical Society makes long-awaited upgrade to Edgehill Church

Despite not having heating or air conditioning, the Kingsbridge Historical Society held meetings year-round at Edgehill Church at 2570 Independence Ave. This spring, the building got a major upgrade. … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/18/25

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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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