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Merchants collect clothing for asylum seekers in city

Businesses are collecting clothing for asylum seekers in New York City. more

By Gary Larkin | 10/28/22

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

Joanna Edmondson stands in front of the sign for her new Female Fight Club studio space at 5919 Riverdale Ave. Edmondson started the club last year in Van Cortlandt Park during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic because she felt women needed a platform and a place to exercise when there was an absence of group fitness classes.

First rule of Female Fight Club? Secure new studio

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down New York City in March 2020, gyms and health clubs were among the first businesses to close their doors. And some never reopened. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 9/26/21

The community rallied around Lloyd’s Carrot Cake in the days following the death of its co-founder, Betty Campbell-Adams. Elected officials joined community organizations like the Female Fight Club in a vigil outside the bakery the evening after her death was announced.

Campbell-Adams: A life, legacy of generosity

Betty Campbell-Adams’ generosity was known to countless people not just in the Bronx, but across the city. And even beyond. It’s one of the things people say they will miss most about Campbell-Adams after she died Dec. 11. more

By ROSE BRENNAN & ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 12/27/20

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