Lehman College student takes race unity top prize

Garaicoa’s essay on banana industry, fungus inspirational

By Stacy Driks

Posted 2/2/23

What’s a deadly disease that has killed off a once-famous type of banana have to do with the winner of an annual race unity essay award?

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Tweets by @riverdalepress

50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

Riverdale Press

Lehman College student takes race unity top prize

Garaicoa’s essay on banana industry, fungus inspirational

Blanche Morganstern, better known as 'The Jewelry Lady.' 96

Kelly O'Connor, mother of two, and a true lover of animals, 50

Sol Solomon, former features reporter for Riverdale Press, 74

Doris Redmond, always ready to help others, 92

Lehman College student takes race unity top prize

Garaicoa’s essay on banana industry, fungus inspirational

Please log in to continue

Need an account?

Non-subscribers

Blanche Morganstern, better known as 'The Jewelry Lady.' 96

Kelly O'Connor, mother of two, and a true lover of animals, 50

Sol Solomon, former features reporter for Riverdale Press, 74

Doris Redmond, always ready to help others, 92