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07/03/2024
Veronica Cheeseboro kicked off her pumps to dance in the principal’s office during her second interview more than six years ago. Now Cheeseboro is being praised by her school and the city for her dedication to her students in her many roles as dance teacher at DeWitt Clinton High School.
Veronica Cheeseboro, praised for her dedication, wins the Big Apple Award. She has transformed DeWitt Clinton High School's dance program with innovative teaching methods, diverse dance styles and a focus on student wellness and choreography.
07/02/2024
The sentiment was anything but affirmative at the Community Board 8 City of Yes for Housing Opportunity special committee meeting June 17, as Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal was unanimously rejected by the committee, which recommended the City Council do the same.
Community Board 8 unanimously rejected Mayor Eric Adams' housing proposal, citing flaws and potential negative impacts on affordable housing and community stability.
07/02/2024
The Amalgamated Housing Cooperative has received $10 million in capital funding after lobbying from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, who said he was determined to procure the money for the venerable co-op community.
Amalgamated Housing Cooperative received $10 million in capital funding after Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz's persistent efforts, aiding crucial repairs amid rising charges.
05/23/2024
Emily Hausman said she wants to give a voice to those who are not old enough to vote and make sure their voices, priorities and needs are heard.
Emily Hausman aims to amplify young voices and promote community values as she runs for female leader of the 81st Democratic Assembly District, challenging incumbent Abigail Martin.
05/23/2024
When social worker Abigail Martin ran for City Council in 2021, she was shocked by the low percentage of registered Democrats who voted in primaries. This led her to run for female leader of the 81st Assembly District the following year in an effort to energize the community and serve as liaison for the Democratic Party.
Abigail Martin, incumbent district leader and political director, seeks re-election in the June 25 primary, focusing on community engagement and legislative priorities.
05/22/2024
Lehman College threw a pride party a month early to ensure students felt included in the school’s events. Students visited various tables set up on the quad, danced to music and grabbed a pride flag to celebrate.
Lehman College celebrates Pride early with inclusive event featuring NoH8 campaign, creating safe space for LGBTQ+ students.
05/22/2024
The spring season means a new sports playing field on the John F. Kennedy High School campus will get its first tests.
Kennedy High School unveils newly renovated $5 million sports field after three-year project. Council funding aids upgrades. Coach Martinez champions for students' safety and future opportunities.
05/22/2024
Martin Kleinman has been a Riverdale resident for the last 14 years and has published his short stories for just as long.
Martin Kleinman, a Riverdale resident for 14 years, pens poignant short stories reflecting on loss during the Covid pandemic. Dive into his intimate collection, "When Paris Beckons," exploring life post-Covid in NYC.
05/21/2024
As Israel continues to bomb Rafah, protests and encampments in New York City calling for an end to the conflict continue undeterred.
Protests in NYC against Israel's actions in Rafah lead to arrests at City College, with virtual classes and increased campus security. Faculty and students push back.
05/21/2024
It isn’t only asphalt and concrete jungles in New York City.
Members of the Schervier Community Garden recently opened a five-sensory garden to provide an interactive learning space for toddlers and a therapeutic healing space for wheelchair-bound nursing-home residents.
Schervier Community Garden's new sensory garden offers a therapeutic and educational space for toddlers and nursing home residents, featuring diverse plants and interactive elements.
05/08/2024
Federal law enforcement officials raided an apartment in Spuyten Duyvil this morning they suspect to be a narcotics packaging and distribution operation.
A male and female were arrested.
Drug raid at 536 Kappock St. in Spuyten Duyvil results in narcotics seizure by law enforcement agencies.
05/08/2024
Jodie Colón originally founded the Friends of Spuyten Duyvil in 1995, shortly after moving to the area, because, she said, she wanted to live someplace in which she could invest her pride.
Learn how Jodie Colón and volunteers at Friends of Spuyten Duyvil are transforming local green spaces with community engagement and environmental stewardship.
05/08/2024
BREAKING:
Law enforcement officials carried out boxes and bags at The Shelby 536 on Kappock Street on Spuyten Duyvil around 1:45 p.m. Neighbors claimed police were there as early as 5:30/6 a.m.
This is a developing story
05/07/2024
The Kingsbridge Heights Community Center’s roof is in need of urgent repairs, which is why U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has helped secure $1 million for the center.
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center receives $1 million for urgent roof repairs secured by Sen. Chuck Schumer. Learn about the center's vital services and the impact of this funding.
05/07/2024
Laura Spalter, member of Community Board 8’s land use committee, summarized the board’s interaction with the proposed men’s homeless shelter at 6661 Broadway in two words.
“We lost.”
Community Board 8's opposition to a proposed men's homeless shelter on Broadway due to concerns over transparency and safety.
05/02/2024
It’s time to go back to old school politics says special education teacher Ramdat Singh. He is rerunning for male district leader of the 81st Assembly District
Ramdat Singh, special education teacher and district leader in the 81st Assembly District, advocates for old-school political engagement to boost voter turnout and support Democrats like Biden.
05/01/2024
There’s a hunger for leadership locally, Riverdale resident Ben Jackson said, and that is why he is running for male district leader in the 81st Assembly District.
Ben Jackson, a Riverdale resident and attorney, aims to boost voter engagement and re-elect Joe Biden as male district leader in the 81st Assembly District. His campaign emphasizes community representation and outreach.
04/29/2024
A city project that will bring more green space to Kingsbridge and address sewer and wastewater problems has finally been approved. The proposal will “daylight” Tibbetts Brook, meaning a portion of the brook that currently runs underground will be brought back up above ground.
Kingsbridge green space project approved! Learn how 'daylighting' Tibbetts Brook will tackle sewage issues & enhance the area's ecosystem.
04/29/2024
Who speaks for the oysters?
Kevin Horbatiuk, who is a Spuyten Duyvil resident and an avid oyster advocate.
Discover the historical significance of oysters in New York City's ecosystem and the efforts to restore their population.
04/27/2024
What a fantastic surprise!! Richard Stein — former owner of The Riverdale Press and now interim publisher of a great weekly newspaper covering the Chestnut Hill community of Philadelphia — came by the New York Press Association contest.
We got matching hats … representing whether we are good or evil (we did opposite haha!)
I’ve been honored to not once, but twice, win the New York Press Association’s Richard L. Stein Overall Design award. But I will never, ever be a better newspaper designer than Richie Stein! 🙂
Thanks for the great birthday surprise, Richie!
04/23/2024
Mayor Eric Adams’ war on rats continues with the city’s franchise and concession review committee’s April 8 decision: all residential properties will be required to own a city-branded waste bins by 2026.
Mayor Eric Adams mandates city-branded waste bins for NYC residents by 2026, aiming to curb rat infestation and improve sanitation. Discounted rates available.
04/23/2024
New York City is often described as walkable, but in one Riverdale intersection that title does not feel accurate to some.
Riverdale residents express concerns over blocked sidewalk at Henry Hudson Parkway overpass, hindering pedestrian safety and accessibility amid ongoing construction.
04/20/2024
A potential strike from union members was averted recently when the Bronx Realty Advisory Board announced it would not reopen a four-year contract 32BJ doormen, supers, and handymen negotiated last year. Instead, both parties are calling on Albany legislators to find solutions to create more affordable housing.
Bronx Realty Advisory Board avoids strike with 32BJ union members, urging Albany for affordable housing solutions amid economic stress.
04/17/2024
Another annual budget could mean another round of budget cuts for parks like Van Cortlandt and, with every slash, the more difficult the decisions park officials have to make become.
Van Cortlandt Park faces potential budget cuts impacting staff, pool hours, and safety, raising concerns for park officials and advocates.
04/16/2024
It wasn’t U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres’ first trip to Israel, but it was his first since last Oct. 7.
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres leads Bronx leaders on emotional trip to Israel, highlighting solidarity and resilience amidst conflict.
04/15/2024
It was a night filled with awards, musical performances, and pride on April 5 at St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church.
Bronx borough president Vanessa Gibson hosts a celebration of Greek Heritage Month at St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church in the Bronx.
04/15/2024
If all goes according to the city transportation department’s plan, the intersection at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South will be receive a revitalized look by the end of this year.
Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South intersection to get makeover, addressing safety concerns with new sidewalks, bike paths, and traffic flow changes.
04/12/2024
If you happen to spot an alien hanging around your neighborhood in the near future, don’t worry. It’s likely a scene from“Chaska,” an epic sci-fi trilogy aiming to film in parts of Riverdale and Kingsbridge in 2024 and 2025.
Experience the excitement of 'Chaska,' a sci-fi trilogy set to film in Riverdale and Kingsbridge. Follow Chaska, a descendant of aliens, as she unravels her mysterious past.
04/11/2024
The city’s design and construction department is finally proposing a massive renovation to West 254th Street, running from Riverdale Avenue all the way to the Metro-North station. The design department’s presentation to Community Board 8 this month detailed the plan to completely rework the street.
City proposes massive renovation for West 254th Street from Riverdale Ave to Metro-North station, addressing long-standing safety concerns and infrastructure issues. SAR Academy supports the plan for safer pedestrian access. Land acquisition challenges lie ahead. Construction expected to start in au...
04/10/2024
A night of laughter, tears, and excitement filled the halls of Hebrew Home at Riverdale on March 27. A celebration of women business owners and trailblazers took place, co-hosted by the 4BronxProject and Female Fight Club.
Women entrepreneurs unite at Hebrew Home celebration. Keynote speeches, awards, and heartfelt stories mark the event's success.
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Police say they're looking for two men they believe robbed a mother and her toddler by gunpoint in her building's lobby.
According to reports, the 35-year-old woman was with her 3-year-old son at her apartment building near Sedgwick Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road just after 8 a.m., Wednesday, when two men walked up and demanded she hand over her valuables.
READ FULL STORY HERE: https://www.riverdalepress.com/stories/robbers-point-gun-at-toddlers-head-steal-car,77944?
A quick overview of today's demonstration by the Ukrainian community outside of the Russian Mission in North Riverdale. Nearly 200 showed up Sunday afternoon, blaring horns, and chanting for about two hours.
Although police were standing by — including 50th Precinct commanding officer Charles Girven — no one from the mission interacted with the crowd.
The community was protesting Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine this past week, which has resulted in a number of economic sanctions against Russia from a number of countries led by the United States.
Ukrainians invade Russian Mission in the Bronx
Parade of horns outside the Russian Mission in North Riverdale on Sunday.
Video: Michael Hinman
Ukrainians protest outside Russian Mission in the Bronx
More from the Ukrainian protest outside the Russian Mission in North Riverdale.
Video: Michael Hinman
Avi Weiss address Ukrainian protesters outside of Russian Mission
Rabbi Avi Weiss speaks to a large group of Ukrainian protesters in front of the Russian Mission in North Riverdale just a few moments ago.
Video: Michael Hinman
Police believe a stray bullet hit a young woman while she was with her young daughter in Marble Hill Thursday night, and are now hunting for two men they say are responsible for it happening.
Two men accosted a 22-year-old just before 6 p.m., near West 225th Street and Broadway, according to police, in a dispute that quickly turned violent. The two men both reportedly brandished guns, with one actually pulling the trigger.
FULL STORY: https://riverdalepress.com/stories/stray-bullet-hits-young-mother-in-marble-hill,76502
BREAKING: Multiple alarm fire at Bailey Ave and West 238th St.
(video by Michael Hinman)
BREAKING: Here is the scene right now on the Major Deegan Expressway near West 233rd Street. Both lanes are completely shut down.
A pair of home invasions Friday just blocks from each other in Kingsbridge and Van Cortlandt Park have police looking for a man they believe could be responsible.
An 89-year-old man living near Van Cortlandt Park said someone knocked on his door just after 10 a.m., on Friday, and was immediately met by a man on the other side of the door pushing his way inside, ultimately stealing both jewelry and a bicycle.
READ FULL STORY HERE: https://riverdalepress.com/stories/police-seek-man-they-say-invaded-pair-of-kingsbridge-homes-friday,75235?
Police are on the hunt for a young man they say may have been involved in a pair of Kingsbridge Heights arsons.
Someone walked into a residential building near University Avenue and West 195th Street during the early morning hours of Friday, June 11, and set the door of an apartment on fire. He then reportedly returned the following Monday and did the same thing to another apartment door in the building.
There were no injuries reported in either incident.
FULL STORY: https://riverdalepress.com/stories/police-searching-for-university-heights-arsonist,75025?
Potential hate crime at Riverdale synagogues
A rampage leaving behind a string of broken windows across Riverdale has drawn the attention of the New York Police Department's Hate Crime Task Force.
The New York Police Department says someone threw rocks and broke windows at Young Israel of Riverdale, the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale at 475 W. 250th St., Chabad of Riverdale at 535 W. 246th St., and the Riverdale Jewish Center at 3700 Independence Ave.
FULL STORY HERE: https://riverdalepress.com/stories/nypd-investigating-string-of-broken-windows-as-hate-crime,74100?
Police are investigating a string of gunpoint robberies that have plagued parts of the Bronx in recent weeks, including two incidents in Kingsbridge that cost local victims more than $4,000 in jewelry.
A 45-year-old man said he was walking near the corner of Albany Crescent and West 231st Street in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 23, when two men walked up to him, flashing a black firearm, according to police. They ran off with the man's jewelry and some other unidentified property valued at $3,000.
FULL STORY: https://riverdalepress.com/stories/robbers-targeting-pedestrians-wearing-expensive-jewelry,72442?
Police seek man who shot bystander in back
Police are trying to figure out who shot at a man early Sunday morning not far from the Jerome Park Library.
A 23-year-old was standing in front of an apartment building and business strip at 131 W. Kingsbridge Road around 4 a.m., when an unidentified male started firing shots at him, striking him in the back.
The man was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, and was reported in stable condition, according to officers from the 50th Precinct.
FOR FULL STORY, CLICK HERE: https://riverdalepress.com/stories/police-looking-man-shot-bystander-back-nyc-bronx,69588?
Three men wanted in connection with burglary spree
Police are looking for three men they say were involved in a series of heists just before Thanksgiving that earned them loot of more than $25,000.
The first burglary, according to the New York Police Department, occurred at the late evening of Nov. 15 at a home near Broadway and West 251st Street, where the three men took off with electronics and brand-name merchandise totaling $8,600.
To read the full story, click here: http://riverdalepress.com/stories/three-men-wanted-in-connection-with-burglary-spree,67581?
Police searching for shooting suspect
Police are looking for man they say shot a teenager in the leg in front of the Kennedy Fried Chicken on Kingsbridge Road last week.
According to reports, the man — who police described as an Hispanic male wearing all black clothing — fired several shots at a 19-year-old in front of the food place at 67 W. Kingsbridge Road on the outer edge of the 50th Precinct, at around 8:30 p.m., on Oct. 26. Only one of the bullets hit the young man, striking him in the back of the right leg.
FOR MORE, VISIT: http://riverdalepress.com/stories/police-hunting-for-kingsbridge-road-shooter,67293?
The Riverdale Press, a nationally known award-winning community newspaper, serves one of New York City’s most interesting and affluent communities in the Bronx.
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In 1989, the paper became world famous when its office was firebombed, apparently in retaliation for an editorial defending the right to read Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel The Satanic Verses. For their courage in continuing to publish without missing an issue, the Steins, former owners of The Riverdale Press, were given the prestigious First Amendment Award of the Society of Professional Journalists. Later in 1998, Bernard Stein was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his editorials.
In 2008, The Riverdale Press was bought by another award-winning group of newspapers, Herald Community Newspapers, owned by Clifford and Stuart Richner.
Today, under the editor Michael Hinman and his team of reporters, The Riverdale Press offers hyperlocal community coverage that is second to none.
