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The Riverdale Press' Steven Goodstein sat with NYC Mayor Eric Adams in an exclusive one-on-one interview.
One-on-one with Mayor Eric Adams
The first Friday of the New Year was an exciting time for The Press as they sat for a one-on-one interview with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In the 16-minute interview with the mayor, The … more
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Medical director at Hebrew Home, Zachary Palace, said activities like baking cookies around the holidays with loved ones can spark memories for some dementia patients. 
Baking cookies as therapy for memory loss
The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air in the Hebrew Home at Riverdale as memory care residents sat with loved ones and workers for their reminiscence therapy session.   The … more
A photo of Marble Hill circa 1936, the neighborhood dates to colonial times when it was still connected to the island of Manhattan.
Marble Hill -- Bronx or Manhattan?
Named for the rock formation it sits on, Marble Hill, the isolated neighborhood residing within the boundaries of the Bronx borough, has long been claimed by the borough of Manhattan.  The … more
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CUNY employees rally on Oct. 21 for a new contract after two years of negotiations, asking for better pay and job security.
CUNY employees fight for new contracts
Nearly two years ago, contracts expired for union employees of the City University of New York and they have been fighting for new ones since. Last month, frustrated members of the Professional Staff … more
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Laura Levine-Pinedo hosts a podcast in conjunction with her organization, the 4Bronx Project and is The Riverdale Press' person of the year.
Laura Levine-Pinedo is The Press' person of the year
She’s the executive director of the Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation, founder of the 4Bronx Project, co-founder of Riverdale Restaurant Week and Riverdale Pride, … more
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A damaged ceiling inside a residential unit on the 21st floor of the Marble Hill Houses, resulting from roof flooding.
NYCHA residents are tired of the neglect
Intended to investigate the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its oversight of contractors, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, released a comprehensive audit of the largest public housing … more
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Detective Jamsheer (r.) has known Captain Lorraine Perez since she began as an auxiliary officer in 2014. 
Meet your community affairs bureau
Growing up in Iraq, Rasha Jamsheer dreamed of being a police officer. Today, she is the community affairs detective for the 50th precinct. Jamsheer joked that her father, an Iraqi police officer … more
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Hannah Millson (r.) at Gov. Hochul's office at their National Disability Employment month reception.
Riverdale resident earns global recognition by Zero Project
Zero Project, a worldwide initiative supporting the rights and well-being of the disabled, recognized the Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) and its program director, Hannah Milson – a … more
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The property located at 3111 Henry Hudson Parkway, one of the three properties believed to be removing trees without a permit.
Unlawful tree removal in Riverdale SNAD confines
Earlier this month, community board members and concerned residents spoke with city agencies regarding unlawful tree removal in their neighborhoods. At Community Board 8’s Land Use … more
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Councilman Eric Dinowitz votes no at the Dec. 5 vote to approve City of Yes, stating he stands with his community and their concerns.
Councilman Dinowitz says no to City of Yes
Mayor Eric Adams’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan was officially adopted by the city council on Dec. 5, following a round of council modifications – Councilman Eric Dinowitz … more
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