Manhattan College celebrates a century in the Bronx

100 years north of its namesake has been boon for community: officials

By Stacy Driks

Posted 1/12/23

While when men were going to fight for the United States overseas in the 1940s, Manhattan College almost shut its doors because it was losing students to the military draft. Yet, last fall the college with roots in Manhattan celebrated its survival.

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Manhattan College celebrates a century in the Bronx

100 years north of its namesake has been boon for community: officials

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

Manhattan College celebrates a century in the Bronx

100 years north of its namesake has been boon for community: officials

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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