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A $2.5 million facelift of Van Cortlandt Golf Course and clubhouse was completed in 2014 and many, including Debra Travis, parks committee chair, trumpeted its improvements and restoration. As of recent, the clubhouse had break-ins. The 50th Precinct could not confirm if police reports were made. As of now, the windows are boarded up.

Report: Vannie golf course concessions are lacking

The historic Van Cortlandt Golf Course may have beautiful greens and holes but its infrastructure is showing its age. more

By Stacy Driks | 5/21/23

Press photo editor Duran leaving for West Coast fellowship

Riverdale Press photography editor Hiram Alejandro Durán is heading to the West Coast next month as a CatchLight Local California fellow and Report For America photo corps member. His last day at The Press is May 31. more

By Gary Larkin | 5/21/23

Bob Rubinstein, known for his work on the Riverdale Kiwanis club volunteer efforts and a founder of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, is given a Legion of Honor award by New York state Kiwanis Club governor Joel Harris at the club’s annual gala celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Kiwanis club celebrating 70 years with more to come

Bob Rubinstein is the epitome of the Kiwanis Club of Riverdale. He has been with the organization for 60 years and the club is now 70 years old. That is just part of the legacy of the longtime … more

By Gary Larkin | 5/14/23

Tabitha Rosa, a film and television graduate from St. John’s University, works full time at the Riverdale Senior Services where she educates and trains older adults on how to use technology through presentations through funding from Councilman Eric Dinowitz. Class sizes range in difficulty and consist of no more than 20 people.

Riverdale Senior Services looks to close the tech gap for seniors

Some older adults in the northwest Bronx have a hard time keeping up with technology as it progresses in our society. In Riverdale Senior Services, they might think a “tablet” is their daily dose of medicine or “swiping” and “tapping” are dance moves. more

By Stacy Driks | 5/7/23

The Association of Riverdale Cooperatives & Condominiums’ longtime president Stephen Budihas has retired. He served the organization for 20 years.

Stephen Budihas calls it a day as ARC president

Stephen Budihas has retired from the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives & Condominiums. more

By Abigail Nehring | 5/7/23

Jayce Rodriguez, left, and Bryalana Santos pet Ellie, a 2-year-old pitbull mix looking for a family to adopt her at an event at Petco last Sunday.

Van brings rescued pets to new owners

Call it love at first bark. As Beth Marchand approached a mobile pet adoption van parked outside a Petco on Sunday, Muenster the 1-year-old shih tzu mix affectionately leapt onto her. more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rings Lehman college’s Peace Bell ahead of a March 17 speech.

Believe in power of youth, UN leader says

Last week, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon came to Lehman College with an upbeat message, exhorting young audience members to believe in the power of their voices. more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

Jorge Piña, 56, and his son Jorge Piña, 11, stick their tongues out to catch snowflakes while they wait for the 1 Train at West 238th Street on Monday.

Photographer's eye [Photo gallery]

2/18/16

The food of love [Photo gallery]

A couple enjoys an afternoon full of chocolate and wine during a Valentine’s Day event at Wave Hill on Sunday. more

2/18/16

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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