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A year later, still defending freedom and democracy

The moment Russian President Vladimir Putin marched his forces across the border into neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the world was shocked. Not that Putin was going to do it — it was an open secret that an invasion was imminent. No, the world was shocked because it couldn’t believe he actually did it. more

3/10/23

Rick Feldman, a coordinator for Art for AID shown far right at a Riverdale Y Sunday Market, and his group are joining with nine other community organizations calling for a Community Hunger Empathy Day on Feb. 15 of every year.

Why not make Feb. 15 Community Hunger Empathy Day?

A group of 10 community organizations in greater Riverdale are coming together to start what they would like to call Community Hunger Empathy Day. And they want that day to be celebrated the day after Valentine’s Day. more

Staff Report | 2/17/23

Councilman Eric Dinowitz, left, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres and Scott Richman, the regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, spoke at a press conference addressing anti-Semitism on Monday. It included Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy students, Erin Burian, Jesse Minkove, Ori Mendel and Shaya Schilh.

ADL: Antisemitism reaches an overall high

At least 85 percent of Americans in 2022 believe in at least one antisemitic phrase, according to surveys conducted by the Anti-Defamation League. That is a significant rise from 61 percent who were surveyed in 2019. more

By Stacy Driks | 2/3/23

Rep. Ritchie Torres went to Israel with a group of local Riverdale rabbis to learn more about the country’s past and present. This was the congressman’s fourth trip to the country.

Bronx electeds and community leaders forge Jewish connection

With antisemitism on the rise in the United States, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres returned from a trip to Israel with a new appreciation of the relationship with the Jewish community in the northwest Bronx. more

By Sachi McClendon | 11/23/22

Art for AID recognizes bicycle man of Manhattan College Parkway

The Riverdale man once known for donating and repairing bicycles literally on Manhattan College Parkway has been recognized for his community work by Art for AID, a group that meets at the Riverdale Y Sunday market. more

By Gary Larkin | 7/22/22

A chicken coop is kept on the front lawn of Ploughmans Bush. The once tiny chicks that were indistinguishable now causes some early morning noise for residents. The same resident who owned a different rooster last year has raised another rooster, which is illegal in New York City.

‘Fowl’ play in rooster’s return to Ploughmans Bush

As the rays of a summer sun’s horizon make their way into Riverdale windows near Independence Avenue, the sound more befitting of a upstate New York farm breaks the silence. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/15/22

Art for AIDS puts on the pollinator parade for The Pollinator Fair at the RiverdaleY Sunday Market June 26.

Market is abuzz

Art for AIDS puts on a parade for The Pollinator Fair at The Riverdale Y Sunday Market on June 26. more

7/1/22

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore gathered to raise awareness and share ‘Be Smart’ campaign information with patients, families and staff during gun violence awareness day on June 3. A team of the organization’s clinicians looks to normalize conversations about gun safety.

Two Riverdale Y workers help Ukrainians

Two members of the Riverdale Y recently who speak Russian helped three Jewish agencies tend to the needs of the Ukrainian refugees who escaped the war with Russia. more

By Gary Larkin | 6/10/22

Noe Romo, Morgan Evers, and Balpreet Singh (left to right) cross the start line 2 seconds into the run, The Bronx, Riverdale, May 15th, 2022.

Running for the Y

Andrew Kufman celebrates finishing the annual Riverdale Run by jumping over the finish line. in the annual Riverdale Run. The race benefits The Riverdale Y Social Responsibility programs that continue to sustain and support Riverdale residents. In addition to The Riverdale Press, other sponsors include Midtown Physical Therapy and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center. more

5/21/22

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

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