To the Editor, I am writing in support of Ritchie Torres, our present congressman. Although I wish to write about his environmental work both for the Bronx and the rest of the country, I wish to … more

To the Editor, I read with interest the Riverdale Press account of the latest “No Kings” protest, particularly the involvement of Riverdalians (“Riverdale keeps momentum with third No … more

One of the most interesting, thought-provoking and heartening aspects of my job as editor of this paper is putting together the opinion page. Each week, The Press receives letters, musings, stories … more

Police said an MTA bus driver was assaulted in Yonkers following a minor crash, prompting union leaders to demand stricter penalties and renewed attention to rising violence against transit workers. more

A New York Botanical Garden study links New York City flooding to historic waterways, identifying “blue zones” where past wetlands, current conditions and future climate projections overlap, urging planners to rethink development and infrastructure. more

A family is urgently seeking a living kidney donor for a 73-year-old grandmother, as loved ones hope to avoid dialysis through a life-saving transplant. more

A Riverdale woman honors her late husband by launching Kevin’s Angels, a free home cleaning service for cancer patients, providing practical support to families while expanding community-driven care across the Bronx and Westchester. more

Riverdale skaters reflect on their years-long effort to build Van Cortlandt Skate Park, a community space born from teen advocacy that continues to foster connection, mentorship and skateboarding culture across generations. more

A Riverdale area resident discovers purpose and connection through daily birdwatching from his balcony, turning a personal routine into a shared community experience while observing migration patterns along the Hudson River. more

North Riverdale volunteers launched a spring cleanup, planting flowers, removing trash, and refreshing streetscapes, as the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance continues growing community participation and supporting neighborhood beautification and local businesses. more