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Theodore Ganea, Justin Gurvitch and Ashley Chung from Horace Mann School were just a few of a number of students from this part of the Bronx who received $2,500 National Merit Scholar award money.

Hicks earns Ph.D. in psychology

Tish Hicks of Kingsbridge graduated from Utah State University with a Ph.D. in psychology. more

By STACY DRIKS | 5/15/22

The entrance to Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course at the foot of the park on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Westchester car chase ends in N. Riverdale

A vehicle pursuit beginning in the Westchester County town of Greenburgh came to an end in North Riverdale last week, with the driver ultimately apprehended. more

By SACHI McCLENDON | 5/6/22

Due to a filing snafu, state Senate candidate James Gisondi was not going to appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary originally slated for June 28. But because of the state high court decision to throw out the new redistricting maps, he will get a second chance.

Gisondi struck from ballot, but given second chance

James Gisondi caught a break. If it weren’t for last week’s high-court ruling that tossed out the new redistricting maps, the Bronx attorney would not have been on the original June 28 ballot in the Democratic primary to the state senate. That’s because the Bronx lawyer submitted the signatures he needed to get on the ballot to the wrong board of elections office. more

By SACHI McCLENDON | 5/6/22

Stagg Group — one of the most active apartment builders in this part of the Bronx —received a stop work order last month from the buildings department after inspectors reportedly observed several violations at 3745 Riverdale Ave.

City puts brakes on new development

The city has forced real estate developer Stagg Group to pause on its development at 3745 Riverdale Ave. The work site was shut down after inspectors from the construction safety enforcement unit for the buildings department observed several violations at the site early last month. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 5/6/22

Alvin Puryear, 85, passed away at the Hospice House of Williamsburg, Virginia, on April 21, 2022.

Alvin Puryear, former Riverdale Country football coach, 85

Alvin N. Puryear, PhD, passed away April 21, 2022, at the Hospice House of Williamsburg, Viginia. He was 85. more

5/1/22

Effort bringing all faiths together

To the editor: I am a member of The Riverdale Y New Beginnings Center for Older Adults. more

5/1/22

Exercise without leaving home

To the editor: In the middle of March two years ago, the great COVID-19 lockdown began. more

4/21/22

Setting road diet record straight

To the editor: (re: “Does Riverdale need a road diet?” March 31) Your paper’s recent story on the traffic safety upgrades to Riverdale Avenue referenced a letter of support that I sent to the city’s transportation department and the city itself. more

4/21/22

Life along the Broadway’s 6400 block on April 6, 2022.

Firefighters hurt during diner fire

A fire broke out inside the iconic Riverdale Diner early Monday around 12:30 a.m. more

By Sachi McClendon | 4/17/22

Kelly Clarkson, host of the syndicated talker 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' interviews the 'Bread Baker of Riverdale' Arnie Adler in late March, sharing his sourdough hobby he developed during the pandemic. It was featured in The Riverdale Press.

‘Bread Baker of Riverdale’ on Kelly Clarkson

The so-called “Bread Baker of Riverdale” went national last week with a spot on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” more

By Gary Larkin | 4/14/22

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