Rivera joins chorus against North Riverdale shelter

Senator echoes critical view already shared by Dinowitzes, Laura Spalter

By Abigail Nehring

Posted 1/12/23

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera is carving a new path in the northwest corner of the Bronx, where a proposed new homeless shelter across from Van Cortlandt Park remains a hot-button issue in 2023.

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Rivera joins chorus against North Riverdale shelter

Senator echoes critical view already shared by Dinowitzes, Laura Spalter

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

Rivera joins chorus against North Riverdale shelter

Senator echoes critical view already shared by Dinowitzes, Laura Spalter

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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