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Gov. Kathy Hohcul made it clear with her announced initiatives that she intends to make New York’s public higher education institutions more accessible. Among her declarations, she announced support for enhancing SNAP programs for students, making all students fill out their federal aid applications, and allowing direct admission for state high school students in the top 10 percent of their class. more
Robert Halabov, who worked in professional property management, passed away on Jan. 10, 2024, Rob passed away at New York Presbyterian Hospital after a brief and unexpected illness. He was 71. more
Justice E. Leo Milonas of Riverdale, who served 27 years in New York’s judiciary, passed away on Jan. 3, 2024. He was 87. He is remembered by the New York City Bar Association, for whom he … more
Student volunteers at the Riverdale Y Monday in the annual MLK Day of Service in memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. create hygiene kits for local migrants who have been placed in shelters throughout New York City, including the Van Cortlandt Motel. The volunteers, who were of all ages, worked with the UJA Federation of New York. On Sunday, students promoted environmental awareness and created herb kits for food pantries. The event is held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which was Jan. 15 this year. more
As demolition began last week at the five Kingsbridge businesses ravaged by a fire in December, business owners were waiting for the cause of the fire to be determined so they can proceed with insurance claims. more
Local centenarians proudly reflect on their lives and have plenty of advice on how to live to 100 and beyond. more
There were sizable reductions in such crimes as grand larceny auto, burglary and murder across the city last year, according to the New York City Police Department’s end-of-year citywide crime statistics. more
The New York Police Department and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance are advising park-goers to take caution after a string of muggings in December. Those muggings took place all around the afternoon, according to police. more
Mike Judge has been teaching biology at Manhattan College for going on 31 years, but his time with the school will soon come to an end. Judge is one among an unknown number of faculty who have signed the voluntary separation agreement given out by the college administration last month. more
As of Jan. 1 College of Mount Saint Vincent was renamed the University of Mount Saint Vincent. On Jan. 22, the university will announce the news to the world with a celebration. more
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