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The 50th Precinct and the New York Police Department held a 22nd birthday celebration for Spuyten Duyvil resident David Berk, who has a rare genetic condition and a love for all things cop.

NYPD in full force for Spuyten Duyvil man's birthday

New York Police Department surprises Spuyten Duyvil man with rare condition on his 22nd birthday, showcasing community support and love. more

5/19/24

Author Martin Kleinman wants to let people know that in a post-Covid world there is room for more life. After surviving familial loss, he’s still picking up the pieces to move forward.

Kleinman channels grief into third short-story collection

Martin Kleinman, a Riverdale resident for 14 years, pens poignant short stories reflecting on loss during the Covid pandemic. Dive into his intimate collection, "When Paris Beckons," exploring life post-Covid in NYC. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/19/24

Growing up in Kingsbridge meant late nights outside, basketball courts and scuffed knees for the five boys. They were raised in a loving environment they credit with driving them to serve their community in their professional lives.

Telling his story from Kingsbridge to Ground Zero

Documentary 'The Boys of Kingsbridge' follows childhood friends from Bronx to Ground Zero on 9/11. A tale of friendship, community, and resilience. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/19/24

With spring underway, it was the perfect time to peruse Van Cortlandt Park while searching for wildlife and plants to identify and contribute to the City Nature Challenge’s dataset.

Van Cortlandt Park dominates city nature challenge

Van Cortlandt Park shines in the City Nature Challenge with over 4,000 biodiversity observations, winning the Green Space Race and NYC Battle of the Boroughs. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/12/24

Metro-North riders can receive discounted monthly tickets as they commute from the Riverdale and Spyten Duyvil stations. The discount will reduce the cost to $180 for the next year.

Discounts to Metro-North tickets are coming

Learn about New York City's congestion pricing sister program bringing discounted Metro-North tickets, aiming to enhance public transit for commuters. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/12/24

David Fischweicher, a sculptor from Riverdale, stands beside his abstract steel sculptures. The bust of a head on the table is of him and was done without looking in the mirror, Fischweicher said. The head was made out of clay, turned into wax and finally bronze.

Riverdale artists represented at Yonkers studio event

Join Yonkers Arts Weekend at the Carpet Mills Art District to explore 50+ artists' studios and a new innovative gallery. Discover paintings, sculptures, and unique creations. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/5/24

Ariana Sidman, 17, an Ethical Culture Fieldston School junior, started playing piano when she was five and started composing when she was eight. She will lead fellow teens in performing several covers themed around mental health at The Bitter End on May 18.

Fieldston musician wants to de-stigmatize mental health

Discover Ariana Sidman's journey using music to address mental health challenges. Join her band for a unique concert experience. more

By Eric Harvey | 5/5/24

Amelia Rose Hassler is 6 years old and designing T-shirts she sells online with her mother. All the designs are Amelia’s, as is the painting.

Amelia Rose Hassler, 6, sells and designs T-shirts

Amelia Rose Hassler and her mother create unique T-shirt designs together, blending art with financial literacy for kids. Join them at their upcoming pop-up event! more

By Izania Gonzalez | 5/5/24

Shabbos ‘Alexander’ Kestenbaum, a Riverdale resident and the only Orthodox Jew at Harvard Divinity School, filed a lawsuit with fellow Jewish students in January seeking to hold Harvard accountable for what they allege is its ‘systemic and pervasive antisemitism’ on campus.

Torres wants Harvard to be accountable for antisemitism

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres urges Harvard University to address campus antisemitism after a Jewish student faced harassment. Torres highlights Harvard's culture of impunity. Keywords: Harvard antisemitism, campus discrimination, Ritchie Torres letter, Jewish student harassment, Harvard lawsuit. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/24

Residents at The W Assisted Living at Riverdale circle the block collecting trash from the sidewalks and curbs as part of Earth Day.

Assisted living residents get Earth Day in the sun

Residents of The W Assisted Living celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up their neighborhood and planting gardens. Community engagement and purpose for elderly residents. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 4/30/24

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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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