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The second place winner in Congressman Adriano Espaillat's previous Congressional Art Competition was Emilia Pegano-Titmuss of the Bronx High School of Science.

Judging in Espaillat’s art competition begins

Each spring, members of Congress put their pen and papers aside to host a visual arts competition — known as the congressional art competition. Art entries are open to only high school students to gain the opportunity of a lifetime to recognize their own talent and encourage their artistic side. more

By STACY DRIKS | 5/1/22

The College of Mount Saint Vincent presented the String Orchestra of New York City (SONYC), founded by Monica Bauchwitz, on Sunday, April 3. The concert was also the inaugural presentation of the new conservatory that the Mount will create with the help of Keith Kreindler, director of the conservatory, into a community music school.

Sound of music enters halls of CMSV

A recent concert by the world-renowned String Orchestra of New York City was a lot more than just a Sunday event at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. It was the premiere of its community conservatory housed in a temporary space on campus. more

By STACY DRIKS | 4/21/22

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got together for a town hall meeting this past Monday at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Donning a Ukrainian-flag lapel pin, Pelosi.

Pelosi calls Bowman 'relentless voice' on Hill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stood side by side with U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman at Riverdale’s College of Mount Saint Vincent Monday for a half-hour “town hall” to discuss topics ranging from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the speaker’s working relationship with the congressman. more

By SACHI McCLENDON | 3/22/22

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is returning to North Riverdale on Monday for the first time since she visited the Hebrew Home at Riverdale in 2018. She will join U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a town hall at the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Pelosi returns to North Riverdale for Bowman town hall

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is coming back to North Riverdale, joining U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in an invitation-only town hall at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/10/22

Danny Rogers and his wife stand a stone’s throw away from their Delafield Avenue home where they say idling local and express buses waiting to start their next route by the College of Mount Saint Vincent is making it hard for them to breathe. They’re even more afraid of what a prolonged exposure to diesel fumes will do to their toddler.

Idling buses exhaust health in North Riverdale nabe

All it takes is a key in the ignition. If the wrong city official saw that when inspecting a bus out in the field when it’s not in operation, that driver could be cited with breaking the law. more

By STACY DRIKS | 3/7/22

New Legacy Studios has taken over storefront space at 6048 Riverdale Ave. The new business aims to provide music artists with a one-stop shop venue for sound and video productions, as well as host album listening parties. But it’s some of the late-night weekend gatherings that have irked some of its neighbors, including parishioners at nearby St. Margaret of Cortona Church.

Neighbors not fond of 'Legacy' new biz creates

When people typically think of businesses on Riverdale Avenue, venues come to mind like restaurants, delis and the occasional medical office. But a music studio? Which doubles as an event space? more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 2/20/22

For the past four years, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has promised to simplify its local and express bus systems. While the Bx7 is not expected to see any major changes, commuters expressed the need for improved bus frequency — and less crowding.

MTA's plans to cut express service is on hold — for now

It’s clear where many stand on the proposed cuts to express bus service proposed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority here in the Bronx. Those changes are delayed — for now. more

By SARAH BELLE LIN | 11/21/21

Mount makes new president official

Susan Burns was officially installed as the sixth president of the College of Mount Saint Vincent last weekend. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 10/24/21

Michael Gilbert believes low interest rates are driving the rapid sales pace of property on the market — all despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused many businesses to shut down and forced many more out of stable jobs.

Vacant no more: Retail space hot

Michael Gilbert knows good real estate when he sees it. So when he realized 6050 Riverdale Ave., could soon hit the market, he jumped at the opportunity to list it. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 10/24/21

The Bronx Botanical Garden was one of two institutions in the Bronx to receive $10 million from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which has provided financial relief to places like the botanical garden, zoos and theaters throughout the coronavirus pandemic..

Feds keep children's theatre, other venues open

Help couldn’t come sooner for Derek and Becky Woods. While many business owners found solace in government assistance such as the Paycheck Protection Program, some non-profits like Riverdale Children’s Theatre — which the Woods run — needed additional assistance to keep their organizations afloat. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 10/3/21

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