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The College of Mount Saint Vincent will host in-person graduation ceremonies for its Class of 2021 this weekend, with hopes of doing the same for the Class of 2020 next month.

The Mount moves forward with in-person graduation

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is ready to take a big step back to the "old normal" by celebrating its recent graduates — in person. And not just for its Class of 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic-stricken Class of 2020, too. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/17/21

Although students spent many months not learning in-person at DeWitt Clinton High School, some of them spent that time still making waves — or, more aptly, airwaves. Governor’s Podcast — the product of Clinton’s newest club — is available on most major podcast streaming platforms.

Quiet in class, but speaking up on the airwaves

The past year has felt like a history Regents question come to life for Sky Torres. But there could be a lot less guesswork for that inevitable test question thanks to the endeavors of her fellow classmates at DeWitt Clinton High School. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/18/21

Life moves forward at The Riverdale Y’s Sunday Market at Riverdale Temple with fresh produce from Upstate farms, and now a whole array of activities. In fact, market manager Shira Silverman says there’s some big plans to make the weekly shopping experience even bigger — including plans to go year-round.

Sunday Market kicks off new season with big changes

There was a lot for Shira Silverman to ponder as she kicked off a new season of The Riverdale Y’s Sunday Market last year. She anticipated everything she could. But there ended up being one variable she missed completely: the coronavirus pandemic. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 4/18/21

Simon Cane has spent the majority of fourth grade learning from home. But he’ll soon return to P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen’s Riverdale Avenue campus as one of many students citywide making the switch from remote learning to hybrid learning — taking classes not just at home, but physically at school as well.

Classroom return: 25,000 and counting

If the past year has taught society anything, it’s that a lot can change even over the course of a few weeks. And even more can change over four months. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/4/21

Vaccines available soon to all adults

Anyone 30 or older can now seek out one of the available coronavirus vaccines in New York. And by April 6, that access will be universal, including anyone older than 16. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 4/3/21

Raphy Jacobson’s senior year at the High School of American Studies isn’t shaping up the way he expected thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. He and his classmates will return to the building next week. But at this point, Jacobson has his sights set on college.

Year after closing, public schools reopen for all

It’s a gruesome anniversary. One year ago, New York City was overcome by the coronavirus pandemic. And the public school system — once infamous for never closing — was no exception as 1.1 million students took their lessons home and abandoned physical campuses. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 3/21/21

Eddie Cullen knows there hasn't been anyone from the Bronx who has claimed the mantle of New York City mayor. And while he knows his candidacy is a long shot — he says not to count him out just yet.

Cullen hopes to bring more humanity to mayor's office

If you don’t know who Eddie Cullen is, don’t worry. He’s not offended. And in fact, you might know one of his relatives, and not even realize it. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/14/21

A sign announces the temporary closure of the Riverdale Library in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

One Year Later ...

She was a Manhattan health care worker who recently returned from Iran. He was a New Rochelle lawyer who worked in Manhattan. Everyday people leading everyday lives. But what they carried inside them was no everyday virus. And there was just no way they could know how it would change not just their home, but the world. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/13/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and one of his top executives, Melissa DeRosa, right, are under fire from state lawmakers and even some prosecutors over how nursing home deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic were reported last year.

Biaggi takes offensive against Cuomo over nursing home deaths

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi is ramping up attacks against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as lawmakers and the state's executive office clash over how coronavirus deaths in nursing homes were reported last year. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 2/18/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is restoring some of New York City's overnight subway service, closing the system down between 2 and 4 a.m., beginning Feb. 22.

Some overnight service returns to NYC's subways

New York City's subway system moves a big step closer toward a return to round-the-clock service Monday when overnight cleaning is reduced from four hours each day to just two. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 2/15/21

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