The Riverdale Press

Established in 1950 by David A. Stein, The Riverdale Press is a weekly publication that serves the Northwest Bronx areas, including Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, and Van Cortlandt Village. It stands out as one of the few weekly newspapers to have been honored with a Pulitzer Prize.

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Why it’s time to ditch traditional lawns for sustainable landscaping | The Riverdale Press | www.riverdalepress.com

2 weeks ago | riverdalepress.com

Traditional lawns hurt ecosystems and waste water. Sustainable landscaping supports wildlife, saves resources, and helps fight climate change.
New mural transforms Bronx fire site into a colorful symbol of community resilience - The Riverdale Press

2 weeks ago | riverdalepress.com | Olivia Young

Bailey Avenue and West 238th Street — a corner once devastated by a four-alarm electrical fire — is now the site of a vibrant, new mural. In the fall of 2021, flames broke out at Bailey Deli & Grocery. Fire was seen spewing from the roof, engulfing the entire corner in thick smoke. The blaze had already spread to several neighboring businesses by the time first responders arrived on the scene. Nearly 170 firefighters were needed to subdue the fire.
Manhattan University basketball legend, John 'Jack' Powers - The Riverdale Press

Mar 21, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Rob Walsh |Jilleen Barrett

Posted Friday, March 21, 2025 12:04 pm During March Madness, the Bronx EDC honors John "Jack" Powers, a dynamic player on the court of Manhattan University, then Manhattan College. Courtesy Bronx Economic Development Corp. Rob Walsh & Jilleen Barrett/Bronx Economic Development Corp. College basketball is back in full swing in New York City, with St. Johns showcasing an exceptional season at Madison Square Garden. As many of us tune in to watch the thrilling games or attend them live, the...
What's in a name? History of Kingsbridge - The Riverdale Press

Feb 14, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Izania Gonzalez |Nick Dembowski

Named after the first bridge in New York and buried under layers of concrete, the 0.31 square miles of Kingsbridge has a rich history. During the 19th century, the Kingsbridge neighborhood belonged to the town of Yonkers, along with Riverdale and other areas of the northwest Bronx. In 1874, the Kingsbridge area was cut off from Yonkers and given to New York City. Nick Dembowski, president of the Kingsbridge Historical Society said the area wasn’t officially named until 1693.
CUNY union finalizes employee contract after two years - The Riverdale Press

Jan 24, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Izania Gonzalez

After two years of negotiations, the City University of New York officially established a new contract with members of the Professional Staff Congress (PSC,) the union representing CUNY’s faculty and staff. On Jan. 13 the contractual agreement between CUNY administration and its faculty and staff was fully approved, moving forward with a minimum raise of 13.4% raise, two years of back pay and raises in adjunct pay.
Tattered Kappock Street pathway left in limbo - The Riverdale Press

Jan 17, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Izania Gonzalez

For pedestrians traveling on Kappock Street, beware the walkway between 601 and 609 Kappock St. The sloped pathway connects the dead end of Arlington Avenue to Kappock. Over the years, daily use has laden the path with potholes and rendered it worn, exposing uneven concrete beneath. Both, Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilmember Eric Dinwoitz released a statement on Jan. 8 calling on the city to fix the precarious path.
Lehman students awarded with scholarships to study abroad | The Riverdale Press | www.riverdalepress.com

Jan 17, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Steven Goodstein

A quintet of Lehman College students recently learned they will be studying abroad at destinations of their choice after being named Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship award recipients. …
Commuters divided over launch of congestion pricing - The Riverdale Press

Jan 10, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Izania Gonzalez

The new year rang in and a few days later, so did congestion pricing. As of Sunday, Jan. 5 the long-debated commuter toll was up and running. The idea of Central Business District Tolling or congestion pricing, began in 2007, introduced by then-city mayor Michael Bloomberg, but it wasn’t officially added to the state budget until 2019. The plan was then approved by the state in June 2023 but was postponed numerous times over lawsuits brought by New Jersey and various concerned citizens.
CUNY union reaches tentative contract agreement after two years - The Riverdale Press

Jan 10, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Izania Gonzalez |Renee Bell

After two years of bargaining, the City University of New York public higher education school system reached a tentative employment contract agreement with the CUNY Professional Staff Congress on Dec. 16. The contract for union employees expired on Feb. 28, 2023 and the memorandum of agreement is currently awaiting approval from union members. Part of the bargaining included demands for job security and higher pay for all workers.
Let's make fake news fun again - The Riverdale Press

Jan 8, 2025 | riverdalepress.com | Marc Fisher

The phrase “fake news” wasn’t invented yet. My friend Charlie and I would have preferred “pranks,” anyway. It was half a century ago, print was king, there were only three networks on TV, and people trusted one another enough that nobody at our neighborhood newspaper in the Bronx bothered to check the identity of readers who sent in letters to the editor. We counted on that, Charlie and I. We were kids in high school, fascinated by the media and evidently burdened with too much time on our hands.