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It’s here! Our annual guide to this great place we call home, providing important information about local services and institutions — a resource you can use year-round.

Riverdale, Kingsbridge and the surrounding area were built on the great organizations, businesses and people you’ll find within these pages.

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS LOCAL fiReHOuSeS

fire engine and Ladder 52 4550 Henry Hudson Parkway E. (718) 430-0252 Capt. Anthony Rich

fire engine 81 and Ladder 46 3025 Bailey Ave. (718) 430-0281 Capts. Chris Jaronczyk and Mike McGee

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50th Precinct Youth Officers (718) 543-5920

24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline (212) 673-3000, or (800) 273-8255

Poison Control Center

(212) 764-7667, or (800) 222-1222

Rape Report unit (212) 267-7273

Crime Victims Hotline (212) 577-7777

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WHO tO CALL

Dial 911 in emergencies:

• When someone needs medical attention • A crime is in progress • An accident has occurred • To report a fire • To report an explosion or the smell of gas • A tree is down

Call 311 in non-emergencies: • To make a noise complaint • To report animal control problems • To report trash collection problems • To report potholes • To report illegally parked vehicles • To reach city departments and agencies • For city agency information

Call the 50th Precinct at (718) 543-5700 if:

• There are problems with parking or traffic conditions • There is an open fire hydrant • Report property crimes that are no longer in progress

Meet YOuR PReCiNCt 50th Precinct

(212) 262-7655

• Located at 3450 Kingsbridge Ave. • Commanding officer is Capt. Emilio Melendez.

• Members of the public can bring questions and concerns to community council meetings, held in conjunction with Community Board 8, at the precinct.

• Those who wish to make their homes or businesses as secure as possible can call crime prevention at (718) 543-3816.

• For all non-emergency concerns, call the community affairs office at (718) 543-4978. If no one picks up, you can call community affairs officer Cesar Sala at (917) 834-0161, or email him at cesar.sala@nypd.org.

• If you have reported a crime or an accident, and you need your complaint number, call (718) 543-5734.

• To reach neighborhood police, call the community policing office at (718) 796-3867.

• For precinct detectives, call (718) 543-6121.

• For domestic violence, call (718) 543-6072.

Child Abuse and Maltreatment

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Center Against Domestic Violence (718) 439-1000

Witness Aid Services unit (212) 335-9040

NYS Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 942-6906

Safe Horizons 24-Hour Hotline (800) 621-4673 – Domestic violence (212) 227-3000 – Rape, incest, sexual assault

50th Precinct Domestic Violence (718) 543-6072

family Violence Hotline (800) 342-3720

Neighborhood coordination officers are assigned to specific sectors in the precinct tasked with getting to know the neighborhood, its people, and its problems.

Editor Michael Hinman

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If you have a medical emergency, call Emergency Medical Service at 911

They are supervised by Sgt. Vincent Caprino, who can be reached at vincent.caprino@nypd.org.

News Team Kirstyn Brendlen Rose Brennan Sean Brennan

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Other NCOs include Joel Olivencia, Joseph Rodriguez, Brandon Day, Klaudio Rroku, Jessica Carucci, Richard Planamenta, Jordan Gallagher and Joseph Reeves.

Photo Editor Hiram Alejandro Durán Sales Manager Cheryl Ortiz Advertising Sales Steven McCoy Rob Nilva

Acknowledgements Living in Riverdale was produced by The Riverdale Press, a division of Richner Communications Inc.

Special thanks to the many community members — too numerous to list — who contributed to making this annual publication great. Also thank you to interns Pete Janny, Maya Katz and Cheyenne R. Ubiera.

(718) 230-1000 Jewish volunteer ambulance corps servicing all

Directories Art Galleries .............................. 12 Charter Schools ........................ 18 Colleges ..................................... 19 Dance ........................................ 14 Dentists.................................. 22 Fitness Centers ........................... 25 Getting Involved ......................... 32 Houses of Worship ..................... 17 Important Numbers ...................... 8 Libraries ..................................... 31 Music ......................................... 14 Nurseries ................................... 15

Nursing Homes .......................... 19 Parks.......................................... 24 Parochial Schools ....................... 19 Physicians .................................. 22 Post Offices ................................ 32 Private Schools ........................... 18 Public Officials ........................... 33 Public Schools ............................ 18 Real Estate Agencies .................. 13 Team Sports ............................... 16 Theatre ...................................... 15 Yoga .......................................... 25

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If there is anyone else like Danny Monge, we can say they’re aren’t many. Not even a heart attack can stop him. See more on Page 17. (Hiram Alejandro Durán)

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Over 150 years of service to God and neighbor

CHRIST CHURCH RIVERDALE Episcopal/Anglican

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Danny Monge holds the shock pads paramedics used to bring him back to life after suffering a heart attack last summer. His wife kept him alive for nearly 15 minutes waiting for paramedics to arrive by pounding on his chest.

Danny Monge gives back through Riverdale Project

By MICHAEL HINMAN or 13 minutes, the only thing separating Danny Monge from sure death was the stamina of his wife pounding relentlessly on his chest. Over.

And over. And over. And over.

It was July 30. Danny’s community service activity — which he lovingly calls the “Riverdale Project” — was just getting off the ground. The next day he planned to bring much-needed personal protection equipment to a nearby nursing home. But for now, all Danny wanted to do was lie down and sleep.

“Thank God my wife was home,” Danny said. “When she came into the room, she said I was making gurgling noises.”

The first thing his wife Jessy did was call 911. After that, she needed to make sure Danny’s heart kept pumping. Chest compressions weren’t going to work, because he was lying on a bed. Keeping him alive was going to take something far more violent — punching his chest without a break.

“She stayed strong,” Danny said. “They were concerned with brain damage, because my heart stopped beating. When I came to, that’s when she collapsed.”

Once paramedics arrived, they were able to take over, using shock pads and everything else in the arsenal. But did Danny lose oxygen to his brain? Would he be the same man he was before he crawled into bed for a simple evening nap?

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“When I came to, I was like, ‘Am I going to get out tonight?’” Danny remembers. “‘Tomorrow?’”

Jessy is determined that never happen again. While she can never stop Danny from trying to give back to his adopted neighborhood, she can at least ensure he doesn’t over do it.

Plus, giving to those who’ve already given so much — especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic — can be its own reward. And he does it with a little help from his neighbors, bringing in a little bit of money that he then turns over to a locally owned restaurant.

And from there, he could show up anywhere people are working on the front lines, ready to give them a nice hot meal as a big thank you.

While that’s typically nursing homes, hospitals, and police and fire stations, Danny has found himself putting something together for those delivering the mail, and even those ensuring there’s fresh groceries on the shelves.

“We were putting something together for the Key Food workers” just off West 235th Street, he said. “They saw me setting up the tables and asked me what I was doing. I told them we were getting ready to serve all of them lunch.

“They didn’t believe me.”

As word about the Riverdale Project beings to circulate, more and more people don’t have to wait for RIVERDALE PROJECT, page 11

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A whole lot of heart and a little giving RIVERDALE PROJECT from page 10 Danny or a volunteer to hand them a plate of food before they believe what he’s doing.

The Riverdale Project already has raised more than $3,000. And while many of the restaurants Danny turns to for food want to donate, he says no — eateries are struggling through the pandemic, and the idea of the Riverdale Project is not just to help those on the front lines, but also those everyone depends on for a night out of the kitchen.

The Riverdale Project itself was formed thanks to the coronavirus.

“In the beginning, when the pandemic was bad, I was always checking on the elderly,” Danny said. “I put up on the Riverdale Facebook page that if anybody needed wipes or toilet paper when it couldn’t be found, the Rite Aid by me, they knew I liked to help people, so they would hold stuff for me.

“It all kind of grew from there.”

Bringing meals was just something that organically grew from the overall project.

Many people were working around the clock, and at least at the beginning of the pandemic, it was hard to find restaurants that would deliver food.

Now, once Danny identifies a group he wants to bring lunch to, he reaches out to get a sense of what their favorite restaurant might be. And from there, with a little help from donors, Danny makes it happen.

Some of the places supplying food to these frontline heroes include Ben’s Market on Knolls Crescent, Nona’s Pizza in North Riverdale, and Dino’s Pizza on Mosholu Avenue, among others.

Danny loves to help. He loves bringing people together to experience the joys of helping. And he loves seeing the surprised expression on the faces of so many working hard through this pandemic when he and the rest of his Riverdale Project team show up with something good and hot to eat.

Whether it’s a heart attack, or even facing losing a foot because of diabetes — as he did at one point before he got his blood sugar levels under control — it’s going to take a lot to slow him down.

And that’s because everything he does, he’s doing it for a higher power.

“I don’t post this on the Riverdale Facebook page because there’s a lot of different personalities there, but I’m a Christian,” Danny said. “And I always consider what I do as work for God.”

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Danny Monge picks up some donations that will eventually make their way to the New York Police Department. ‘I don’t want any politics involved,’ Monge says, citing protests against police-involved killings in the country. ‘I just want to help people.’

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VISUAL&PERFORMING ARTS STAGES

An Beal Bocht Café

445 W. 238th St. (718) 884-7127 AnBealBochtCafe.com Offers music, poetry, comedy, theatre and art exhibits, showcasing both Irish and local artistic talents.

Bronx Arts Ensemble

80 Van Cortlandt Park S., Suite 7D-1 (718) 601-7399 BronxArtsEnsemble.org The classical music group based near Riverdale presents concerts ranging from chamber to orchestral works. It brings music education to schools and performs in theaters throughout the Bronx, offers a Chamber Music in Great Homes series in Riverdale residences, and presents concerts for children throughout the year. Conducts an outdoor concert series each summer in Van Cortlandt Park.

Bronx Opera Co.

5 Minerva Place (718) 365-4209 BronxOpera.org Based at Lehman College, the company hosts fundraisers in Riverdale homes.

Performances take place at Lehman College and in various theaters throughout the area

Corner Café & Bakery

3718 Riverdale Ave. (718) 601-2861 RiverdaleCornerCafe.com Offers live music twice weekly with appearances of classical harpist Mary Kate Boylan and guitarist Zach Cohen on a heated, outdoor terrace.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

250 Bedford Park Blvd. W. (718) 960-8833 LehmanCenter.org The center presents a range of performances each season, from full orchestra concerts to dance recitals, comedy troupes and ethnic festivals.

Orchestra of the Bronx

5 Minerva Place (718) 365-4209 BronxOrchestra.org Based at Lehman College, performs professional concerts for the community in October and June. All performances are held at Lehman College.

19 24 19 Poor Mouth Theatre 22 Chris O’Neill Room Beal Bocht Café 32 An 445 W. 238th St. 18 (718) 884-7127 33 PoorMouthTheatre.blogspot.com Started in 2010, the theatre stages the 18 vast majority of its productions at its home, An Beal Bocht Cafe. Though many of the 13 productions have Irish themes, they also run gamut from Broadway to locally grown.

16 the The theatre operators emphasize the work of 15 local writers and actors.

25 Riverdale Choral Society 5030 Henry Hudson Parkway E. (718) 543-2219 RiverdaleChoral.org An amateur community choral ensemble dedicated to the study and performance

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Visitors to the Hispanic Society of America take in Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida’s ‘Vision of Spanish,’ a massive series of 14 paintings depicting Spanish life in the early 20th century, during a 2019 exhibit. exhibitions inspired by nature.

Sinfonietta of Riverdale 4545 Independence Ave. (917) 689-1211 SinfoniettaNYC.org

A unique ensemble regularly performing at Riverdale Temple, 4545 Independence Ave. The venue is large enough to perform chamber symphonies, but still small enough that each of its world-class musicians can be a featured soloist, with a repertoire that extends from the era of Bach to the present day. It presents classical and modern music in neighborhoods as well as children’s concerts, collaborating with local schools and youth organizations. of fine choral music from the Renaissance to the present. Made up of local residents and others. It rehearses at Christ Church Riverdale on Wednesday nights, from 7:30 to 10, and performs at local schools and centers.

Riverdale YM-YWHA

5625 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-8200 RiverdaleY.org The Cultural Arts Center features three theatre companies staging full-scale musical productions, a dance studio, a music school, and a jazz series.

ART GALLERiES & MuSEuMS

Elisa Contemporary Art

5622 Mosholu Ave. (212) 729-4974 ElisaContemporaryArt.com The gallery is dedicated to promoting the work of contemporary artists as a way to inspire and enrich people’s lives.

Derfner + Judaica Museum The Hebrew Home at Riverdale 5901 Palisade Ave. (718) 581-1596 RiverspringHealth.org Overlooking the Hudson River, the gallery features “Tradition and Remembrance,” a

permanent exhibition of Jewish art and ritual objects, as well as an art collection that includes work by Marc Chagall, Jim Dine, Alex Katz, Robert Mangold, Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, Pablo Picasso, Ben Shahn and Andy Warhol. Seasonal shows highlight special themes. Open Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lehman College Art Gallery 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W. (718) 960-8731 LehmanGallery.org The gallery, specializing in contemporary art, is located on the Lehman College campus.

Hudson River Museum

511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers (914) 963-4550 HRM.org The museum is known for its innovative exhibits, many of which offer viewers handson experiences. Many use the Hudson River, which flows past the museum’s picture windows, as the central theme.

Bronx Museum of the Arts

1040 Grand Concourse (718) 681-6000 BronxMuseum.org Focusing on 20th century and contemporary art, many of the museum’s displays have Bronx themes.

Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture

450 Grand Concourse (718) 518-6700 Hostos.cuny.edu The gallery displays solo and group exhibits in all media, from installations to painting and photography.

Bronx River Art Center and Gallery

5625 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-8200 RiverdaleY.org Gallery 18 presents the artwork of local artists, photographers, students and historians. Art classes also offered.

1087 East Tremont Ave. (718) 589-5819 BronxRiverArt.org Located two blocks south of the Bronx Zoo, the gallery features contemporary works by urban artists. In addition to its exhibitions and performance series, the gallery hosts artists-in-residence and has a free after school program.

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West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (718) 549-3200 WaveHill.org With its serene, intimate setting and views of the Hudson, it attracts artists of all kinds.

Each year, Glyndor Gallery and Wave Hill House are home to several group and solo

505 W. 236th St. (718) 543-7100 KRVCDC.org The Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corp.’s West 236th Street gallery hosts installations from local artists, ranging from live music, painting, photography and multimedia works.

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Roxana Vazquez hugs daughter Mia, who received free day care at The Learning Experience on Riverdale Avenue during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Vazquez works with young children as a clinical social worker.

Cultural

Hudson river Museum

511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers (914) 963-4550 HRM.org The museum has an all-ages arts and crafts program for families on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Wave Hill

West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (718) 549-3200 WaveHill.org Offers free art-nature workshops on weekends, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Wave Hill House. The free Family Art Project is open to the public.

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585 E. 187th St., Second floor (718) 364-2725 AndreasDanceStudio.com Offers dance classes for children and all levels of expertise.

Michele Compa Dance and exercise Center

3590 Netherland Ave. (718) 549-9635 MicheleCompaDance.com Fundamentals of dancing are taught to 2- to 5-year-olds. Tumbling and gymnastics are open to children 3 and older. Tap, ballet, modern jazz and karate are offered to boys and girls 6 and older.

riverdale YM-YWHa

5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4430 RiverdaleY.org Professionals offer instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop to dancers of all ages and levels.

Sofia’s Fitness & Dance Studio

3501 Riverdale Ave. (718) 543-4181 Offers children between 3 and 13 dance and gymnastics lessons.

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One Odell Plaza, Yonkers (914) 965-7676 GymCats.net Offers gymnastics and cheerleading classes for children of all ages and levels of expertise.

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80 Van Cortlandt Park S. (718) 601-7399 BronxArtsEnsemble.org Gives concerts specifically designed for young children at local sites. Also works with schoolchildren to stage operas.

riverdale Music Studio

3530 Henry Hudson Parkway E. (347) 427-7272 RiverdaleMusic.com Offers private lessons in piano, violin, guitar, voice and viola for all ages.

Wave Hill

West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (718) 549-3200 WaveHill.org Offers both an indoor concert series in historic Armor Hall, running from fall to spring, and an outdoor concert series on Sunset Wednesdays each summer.

riverdale YM-YWHa

5625 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-8200 music@riverdaley.org RiverdaleY.org Professional instructors offer training for all ages in voice, piano, guitar, violin and other instruments.

reaDinG & learninG andrus Planetarium

Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers (914) 963-4550 HRM.org/Planetarium Offers hour-long Star Shows every weekend.

Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

the Science Barge

99 Dock St., Yonkers (914) 375-2151 GroundWorkHV.org This floating farm offers exhibits on urban agriculture, as well as arts and science workshops through the fall.

tHeatre

riverdale Children’s theatre

660 W. 237th St. (646) 436-3045 RiverdaleTheatre.org Children from second through ninth grade can audition to participate in full-scale productions, learning the basics of theater, music and dance.

riverdale YM-YWHa

5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4430 RiverdaleY.org Riverdale Rising Stars and sister companies invite actors of all ages to hone their craft.

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Riverdale group Family Daycare

staging full-scale musical productions.

270 W. 261st St. (347) 427-6965 RiverdaleGroupFamilyDaycare.com Consists of two facilities on separate floors of the same building — one for infants ages six weeks to two years, and another for toddlers 2 to 5.

Ecology

center for the Urban River at Beczak

35 Alexander St., Yonkers (914) 377-1900 CenterForTheUrbanRiver.org Offers community-oriented, Hudson Riverbased environmental programs for adults and families with children of all ages.

Riverdale Montessori School

Wave Hill

Ecology Building West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (718) 549-3200 WaveHill.org Offers two paid internship programs for high school students, the Forest Project and the Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship.

New york Botanical garden 2900 Southern Boulevard at East 200th Street (718) 817-8700 NYBG.org Everett Children’s Adventure Garden is a 12-acre indoor/outdoor science exploration area for kids.

Urban Park Rangers

Van Cortlandt Nature Center Van Cortlandt Park, north of Manhattan College Parkway (718) 548-0912 NYC.gov/Parks/Rangers Operates an all-ages nature center, open to the public on weekends from noon to 4 p.m.

The rangers also give tours of Van Cortlandt Park and Riverdale Park as well as conduct special events.

Schervier community garden

2975 Independence Ave. (718) 548-1700, Ext. 779 Open every day, this community garden has mostly vegetables, herbs and flowers.

The garden is open to members of the community and also is an official composting learning site.

NURSERiES

Amalgamated Nursery School

3980 Orloff Ave. (718) 543-8688 Amalgamated-Bronx.coop Has served the community as a parent cooperative for more than 75 years.

The school, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, accepts applicants from a little older than 2 to 5. Partial scholarships are available.

BedRock Preschool

3220 Arlington Ave. (718) 884-0020 BedRockPreschool.com The preschool celebrates diversity and instills academic excellence in children, promoting a strong sense of community.

Beth El Nursery School 1324 North Ave., New Rochelle (914) 235-2700, Ext. 250 BethElNR.org/NurserySchool

File photo courtesy of Remi Shea

The Healthy Kids Running Series catered to kids between 2 and 14 when it was started in early 2019.

With two teachers in the classroom, children from 18 months to 4 years are taught selfesteem, language, mathematics, cooperation and endurance. The school runs from September to June.

Bright Horizons at Riverdale

3323 Independence Ave. (718) 514-6974 BrightHorizons.com

Birch Early childhood center

475 W. 250th St. (718) 549-4753 A 12-month program — 180 school days and a 30-day summer session — providing services for children with special needs who are halfway between 2 and 3 years old, up to 5 years.

Brenda’s Playschool

3930 Bailey Ave. 18 Jacob’s Place (718) 796-5048 Made up of two facilities, one offering infant care to children between six weeks and 3 years, and another with slots for 12 students between 3 and 5 in a universal pre-kindergarten program provided through the education department.

chabad Early learning center

535 W. 246th St. (718) 549-1100 ChabadBronx.org A nursery school dedicated to the education of children with a broad range of Jewish backgrounds and observances. Children are introduced to basic Jewish values and traditions through daily routines and interactive play.

Fieldston lower School

3901 Fieldston Road (718) 329-7310 The pre-kindergarten program provides a small and nurturing setting with a ratio of 18 children to two full-time teachers. The private school is non-denominational.

Happy Days at Riverdale Preschool

2975 Independence Ave. (718) 601-1300 The preschool and summer camp aims to provide fun-filled and multicultural experiences for children 3 months to 5 years. The school offers a universal prekindergarten program.

Kingsbridge Heights community center Early childhood Services Programs

3101 Kingsbridge Terrace (718) 884-0700 KHCC-NYC.org Among the programs and services offered are three early childhood programs. Early Head Start, Head Start and family child care are geared toward helping families with educational as well as child care needs.

Kinneret Day School

2600 Netherland Ave. (718) 548-0900 KinneretDaySchool.org Offers a combination of varied educational opportunities synthesized with Jewish values, Jewish knowledge and love of Israel.

Marble Hill Nursery School 5470 Broadway (718) 562-7055 MarbleHillSchool.org A non-profit parent cooperative nursery school and day care center offering half– and full-day classes to children 3 to 5.

Mosholu Montefiore community center Daycare MMCC Main Building 3450 DeKalb Ave. or 3880 Sedgwick Ave. (718) 654-0563 (718) 543-0231 MMCC.org Encourages and supports a multicultural student body that observes Jewish traditions and heritage as well as traditions from other cultures. The school is private and affiliated with the UJA Federation. Children 1 to 5 are accepted.

Riverdale community School

2500 Johnson Avenue (718) 543-0050 RiverdaleCommunitySchool.com A small nursery school with an enrollment of 20 children and a staff of four.

Riverdale country School

1 Spaulding Lane (718) 549-7780 Riverdale.edu The school’s pre-kindergarten program recognizes that play is an important part of a young child’s world. Classes begin in September and end in June. The school is private, with no religious affiliation.

5705 Mosholu Ave. (718) 543-4884 Follows the basic philosophy that every child is an important person who should be shown respect. The school is for children from 2 to 6, is private with no religious affiliation.

Riverdale Neighborhood House

5521 Mosholu Ave. (718) 549-8100, Ext. 125 RiverdaleOnline.org Offers a variety of early childhood programs — from part-time nursery to full-time, yearround day care.

Riverdale Presbyterian church Nursery School

4765 Henry Hudson Parkway W. (718) 548-8260 RPCNS.com An accredited non-sectarian school providing a nurturing environment.

Riverdale Temple Nursery School

4545 Independence Ave. (718) 796-0335 RiverdaleTempleNS.org Classes run two, three or five days a week for children between 2 and 4.The school is private and aims to deepen children’s appreciation of their Jewish heritage.

Riverdale Tiny Tots

453 W. 261st St. (718) 796-1097 A licensed and insured 12-month program.

The center runs from September through June. Summer camp also is offered. Children 15 months to 5 years are accepted. The school is private and non-sectarian.

Riverdale yM-yWHA Early childhood center

5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4445 RiverdaleY.org/ECC The center encourages learning through a cooperative partnership between teachers, parents and students. An inclusive environment that promotes Jewish values.

The program is geared toward children 2 through 5.

Rose Hill Pre-K center 3605 Sedgwick Ave. (718) 543-2851

Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy Early learning center

655 W. 254th St. (718) 548-1717, Ext. 1215 SARAcademy.org The academy strives to develop curiosity, encourage exploration and foster

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MOSTLYforKIDS KIDS from page 15 socialization. All of this takes place in an enriched Jewish setting. Some Hebrew instruction is available. After-school programs are available to kindergarteners.

Silver Spoons Group Day Care

3445 Corlear Ave. (718) 543-5373 Provides weekly lesson plans, daily activities and a menu plan suitable for children between 2 and 4.

Spuyten Duyvil Pre-School

3041 Kingsbridge Ave. (718) 549-1525 SpuytenDuyvilPreschool.org Started as a parent cooperative, school officials continue this tradition with an open-door policy for parents and caregivers, counting on families to enrich the program offered to the children.

Stein Yeshiva

287 Central Park Ave., Yonkers (914) 965-7082 SteinYeshiva.org Offers classes for toddlers through eighth graders. The day care is licensed and offers programs for infants.

St. Gabriel’s Pre-Kindergarten

590 W. 235th St. (718) 548-0444 SaintGabrielSchoolBronx.org Offers a traditional nursery program. Class sizes vary from 12 to 18 with an adult-tochild ratio of 1-to-6. It is a Roman Catholic parochial school.

Susan E. Wagner Day School at Riverdale

5401 Post Road (718) 601-5401 Programs include universal pre-kindergarten, preschool special education and day care.

Children in the program are just under 3 and range to 5.

The Yearling Nursery School

604 W. 227th St. (718) 549-1606 YearlingNurserySchool.com Provides programs for toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergartners between 15 months and 5.

BaSEBall

Kingsbridge little league

(718) 924-9135 KingsbridgeLittleLeague.org This five-decades-old league has 500 youngsters in six divisions, ranging in age from 7 to 16. Games played at Cooney Grauer Field on Bailey Avenue, John F. Kennedy High School and Van Cortlandt Park during the regular season, which runs from April through November.

South Riverdale little league SRLL.org There are approximately 350 players in divisions, ranging from tee-ball, pee-wee, minors and majors, plus the Pony League affiliation with the North Riverdale Baseball League.

File photo courtesy of Green Bronx Machine

The Green Bronx Machine works to provide students with healthy foods while also teaching them to grow and cook on their own. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the nonprofit has conducted online cooking classes using ingredients delivered to each student’s home.

Kosher little league

KHCC-NYC.org Offers a teen evening program with educational, cultural and recreational activities for participants 12 to 21.

There are 16 teams with 180 youngsters in the league, geared for Sabbath-observant Jewish children who cannot play on Saturday.

There are two divisions, junior and senior, with eight teams each.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center

(718) 548-1850

a league of Our Own

(718) 796-4730 TheBayit.org/Softball There are 12 teams with 170 players in this girls league. There’s also a junior division for third through fifth graders, and a senior division for sixth through eighth graders. The season runs from mid-April to mid-June.

North Riverdale Baseball league NorthRiverdaleBaseball.org There are eight divisions in the league with approximately 400 players. Boys divisions are tee-ball, minor and major, as well as Pony and an instructional league. Girls softball divisions are senior, junior and minor.

BaSKETBall

Riverdale YM-YWHa

5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4419 The program offers school-aged and preschool clinics and leagues in basketball, NFL flag football, indoor soccer, gymnastics and more.

SOCCER

Riverdale Soccer Club

(718) 601-8639 RiverdaleSoccerClub.org Offers travel teams for both girls and boys.

Programs available in the fall and the spring.

Riverdale Boys Soccer league

(718) 601-8639 The 15-year-old league was previously affiliated with the local Little League. All games played in Seton Park.

Riverdale Girls Soccer league

(718) 601-8639 Part of the Riverdale Soccer Club, the league introduces girls 8 through 14 to soccer while encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship.

Games are scheduled for Sundays in the fall and Saturdays in the spring.

Riverdale YM-YWHa

5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4419 The program offers school-aged and preschool clinics and leagues in basketball, NFL flag football, indoor soccer, gymnastics.

MiSCEllaNEOuS

Cub Scout Pack 240

4765 Henry Hudson Parkway Troop240NYC.org Welcomes boys between the ages of 6 and 11 who wish to have fun camping, exploring and learning new skills. Meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church.

Kidville Riverdale

555 W. 235th St. (718) 708-8081 Kidville.com Offers classes for babies, toddlers and kids as well as birthday parties and an indoor playspace. The Kidville University pre-school alternative program prepares toddlers for their transition to school. Camp Kidville is a summer day camp from toddlers to age 5.

TEENS

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace (718) 884-0700

3450 DeKalb Ave. (718) 882-4000 MMCC.org Teens as old as 18 can sign up for a variety of clubs and activities.

Riverdale Community Center

Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, M.S./H.S. 141 660 W. 237th St. (718) 796-4724 or (718) 796-4882 RiverdaleCommunityCenter.org Offers a free after school program Monday through Friday at the school for grades 6 through 12.

Wave Hill

West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (718) 549-3200 WaveHlll.org In addition to two paid internship programs for high school students — the Forest Project and the Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship — it also offers two internships: the Kerlin Education Internship and the Family Art Project Internship.

Riverdale Neighborhood House

5521 Mosholu Ave. (718) 549-8100, Ext. 117 The house’s free year-round drop-in center is a safe and relaxed “second home” for young people between 12 and 18.

Riverdale YM-YWHa

5625 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-8200 RiverdaleOnline.org Offers a youth basketball league, dance classes, birthday parties and a music school for all ages.

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Beth Am, the People’s Temple

551 Fort Washington Ave. (646) 883-6119 Beth-AmThePeoplesTemple. squarespace.com

Chabad Lubavitch of Riverdale 535 W. 246th St. (718) 549-1100 ChabadBronx.org

Conservative synagogue Adath israel of Riverdale 475 W. 250th St. (718) 543-8400 CSAIR.org

Young israel Ohab Zedek

YIRiverdale.org

tinyurl.com/StStephenUMC

6015 Riverdale Ave. (718) 548-0105 YIOZ.org

BuddhisT

Temple of enlightenment

Kingsbridge Center of israel

3070 Albany Crescent (718) 884-9111 Baus.org/en/visit-us/temple-ofenlightenment/

Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church

eThiCAL CuLTuRe

st. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church

4450 Fieldston Road (718) 548-4445 RYSEC.org

st. John’s-Visitation Roman Catholic Church

3115 Corlear Ave. (718) 548-1678

Mishkan ha’am

Riverdale-Yonkers society for ethical Culture

18 Farragut Ave., Hastings-On-Hudson (914) 222-5518 MishkanHaam.org

Ohel Torah synagogue 629 W. 239th St. (718) 543-5618

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center

3880 Sedgwick Ave. (718) 884-6105 VCJewishCenter.org

hebrew institute of Riverdale

3700 Henry Hudson Parkway E. (718) 796-4730 TheBayIt.org

hebrew Tabernacle Congregation 551 Fort Washington Ave. (212) 568-8304 HebrewTabernacle.org

3700 Independence Ave. (718) 548-1850 RJCOnline.org

3021 Kingsbridge Ave. (718) 548-1221 StJohnVisitationParish.org

5040 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 543-1011 ChristChurchRiverdale.org

saint Margaret’s of Cortona Church

Church of the Mediator

Riverdale Temple

4545 Independence Ave. (718) 548-3800 RiverdaleTemple.org

Congregation Tehillah

Young israel of Riverdale 4502 Henry Hudson Pkwy. E. (718) 548-4765

6000 Riverdale Ave. (718) 549-8053

260 W. 231st St. (718) 548-0944 ChurchOfTheMediator.org

StMargaretOfCortona-StGabriel.com

Riverdale Presbyterian Church

124 Wadsworth Ave., Manhattan (212) 795-5870 SaintSpyridon.net

4765 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 796-5560 RiverdalePC.org

4450 Fieldston Road (718) 884-4839 CongregationTehillah.org

3250 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-4470

ChRisTiAn

Christ Church Riverdale

Riverdale Jewish Center

2860 Sedgwick Ave. (718) 548-3005 OurLadyOfAngelsBronx.com

st. stephen’s united Methodist Church 146 W. 228th St. (718) 562-8692

st. spyridon Greek Orthodox Church

words of Life Christian Center 5905 Broadway (718) 796-3800 CCPVida.org

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SCHOOLS Public SchoolS P.S. 7 Milton Fein

3201 Kingsbridge Ave. (718) 796-8695 Kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Miosotis Ramos Parent Coordinator: Laurie Rodriguez

P.S. 24 Spuyten Duyvil

660 W. 236th St. (718) 796-8845 Kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Steven Schwartz Parent Coordinator: Florence Byrne

P.S. 207 3030 Godwin Terrace (718) 796-9645 Pre-kindergarten through third grade Principal: Tara OBrien

P.S. 310 Marble hill

260 W. Kingsbridge Road (718) 796-9434 Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Elizabeth Cardona Parent Coordinator: Sabina Jansen

P.S. 360

2880 Kingsbridge Terrace (718) 548-1511 Pre-kindergarten through sixth grade Principal: Iris Aldea-Pollack Parent Coordinator: Joye Torres

P.S. 344 AmPark Neighborhood School

3981 Hillman Ave. (718) 548-3451 Kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Kelly Lennon-Fitzpatrick

P.S/M.S. 37 Multiple intelligence School

360 W. 230th St. (718) 796-0360 Kindergarten through eighth grade Principal: Kenneth Petriccione Parent coordinator: Elizabeth Coca

P.S. 81 Robert J. christen School

5550 Riverdale Ave. (718) 796-8965 Kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Anna Kirrane Parent coordinator: Nina Velazquez

P.S./M.S. 95 Sheila Mencher Van cortlandt School 3961 Hillman Ave. (718) 796-9200 Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Principal: Serge Marshall Davis Parent coordinator: Katherine Luis

M.S. 244 The New School for leadership and the Arts 120 W. 231st St. (718) 601-2869 Sixth through eighth grade Principal: Eduardo Mora Parent coordinator: Nancy Acosta

JULIUS CONSTANTINE MOTAL / File

Students and faculty at SAR Academy gather months ahead of the coronavirus pandemic meant to inspire hope and unity.

Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, M.S./h.S. 141 660 W. 237th St. (718) 796-8516 Sixth through 12th grade Principal: Lori O’Mara Parent coordinator: Julie Prince

iN-Tech Academy, M.S./h.S. 368

2975 Tibbett Ave. (718) 432-4300 Sixth through 12th grade Principal: Stephen Seltzer Parent coordinator: Alexandra Castro

bronx Engineering and Technology Academy

John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. (718) 563-6678 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Dr. Vijay Montgomery-Giles Parent coordinator: Margarita Graham Brice

bronx high School of law and Finance

John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. (718) 561-0113 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Jessica Goring Parent coordinator: Zoraida Torres

bronx high School of Science

Parent coordinator: Meighan Ackon

Community Relations Director: Lila Locklsey

DeWitt clinton high School

Riverdale country School

100 W. Mosholu Parkway S. (718) 543-1000 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Pierre Orbe Parent coordinator: Ines CariĂąo

ElliS Preparatory Academy John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. (718) 220-1889 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Norma Vega Parent coordinator: Annel Tineo-Nunez

high School of American Studies at lehman college 2925 Goulden Ave. (718) 329-2144 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Alessandro Weiss Parent coordinator: Anna Paula Trebo Fiore

Marble hill School for international Studies John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. (718) 561-0973 Principal: Kirsten Larson Parent coordinator: Lissette Reyes

The Marie curie School for Medicine, Nursing and health Professions

75 W. 205th St. (718) 817-7700 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Jean Donahue Parent coordinator: Cynthia Golan

120 W. 231st St. (718) 432-6491 Principal: Peta Gaye Williams

bronx Theatre high School

Upper and Middle School 5250 Fieldston Road (718) 549-8810 Sixth through 12th grade Head of School: Tom Taylor Head of Middle School: Milton Sipp

John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. (718) 329-2902 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Daniel Albetta

PRiVATE SchoolS

Riverdale country School

Lower School 1 Spaulding Lane (718) 549-7780 Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Head of School: James Duval

Ethical culture Fieldston School

3901 Fieldston Road (718) 329-7300 Head of School: Jessica Bagby Upper School Principal: Nigel Furlonge Middle School Principal: Jonathan Alschuler Lower School Principal: Joseph McCauley

horace Mann School

Upper and Middle Division 231 W. 246th St. (718) 432-4000 Sixth through 12th grade Head of School: Thomas Kelly Upper Division Principal: Jessica Levenstein Middle Division Principal: Javaid Khan

horace Mann School

Lower Division 4440 Tibbett Ave. (718) 432-3300 Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Lower Division Principal: Deena Neuwirth

chARTER SchoolS

Atmosphere Academy 22 Marble Hill Ave. (718) 696-0493 Sixth through eighth grade Principal: Colin Greene

international leadership charter high School 3030 Riverdale Ave. (718) 562-2300

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS from page 18 Principal: Elaine Ruiz Lopez

New Visions High School for Advanced Math and Science

John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. (718) 817-7683 Ninth through 12th grade Principal: Robert Hiller Parent Coordinator: Sanya Hudson

New Visions High School for the Humanities John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. (718) 817-7686 Principal: Magaly Hicks

Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School

liberal arts and sciences, and in professional studies. The Lehman Center for Performing Arts is home to touring musicians, acting troupes and dancers.

503 W. 259th St. (718) 548-2727 Principal: Rabbi Tully Harczstark

CoLLeGeS

Herbert H. Lehman College

250 Bedford Park Blvd. W. (718) 960-8000 President: Daniel Lemons Formerly the Bronx campus of Hunter College, Lehman College was established in 1968 as the senior college of the City University of New York in the Bronx. Perched at the edge of Jerome Park Reservoir on Goulden Avenue, Lehman has more than 12,000 students and an additional 10,000 continuing education students. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the

College of Mount Saint Vincent

6301 Riverdale Ave. (718) 405-3200 President: Charles Flynn Jr. The College of Mount Saint Vincent is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college with more than 1,500 students in more than 40 majors and minors.

The college dates back to the 1847 establishment of the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, formerly located at East 109th Street and Fifth Avenue. With the building of Central Park, the Sisters of Charity moved their academy to a wild tract overlooking

the Hudson River in 1910.

Manhattan College

4513 Manhattan College Parkway (718) 862-8000 President: Brennan O’Donnell Manhattan College is an independent Catholic institution of higher learning that embraces qualified men and women of all faiths, cultures and traditions. Established in 1853 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the college continues to draw its inspiration from the heritage of John Baptist de La Salle, the innovator of modern pedagogy and patron saint of teachers. Today, the college offers more than 40 major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business, education and more along with continuing and professional studies, and a graduate division.

Amber Charter School 3120 Corlear Ave. (646) 802-1140 Principal: Veronica Almedina Kindergarten through third grade

PARoCHiAL SCHooLS Kinneret Day School 2600 Netherland Ave. (718) 548-0900 Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Principal: Asher Abramovitz

St. Gabriel’s School 590 W. 235th St. (718) 548-0444 Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Principal: Anthony Naccari

Saint Margaret of Cortona School 425 W. 260th St. (718) 549-8580 Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Principal: Hugh Keenan

Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy

655 W. 254th St. (718) 548-1717 Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Principal: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

JULIUS CONSTANTINE MOTAL / File

A student in Samantha Scoca’s P.S. 7 kindergarten class drops a counter in her bucket during a lesson. The school instituted a curriculum in 2019 geared toward students’ social and emotional well-being. Part of that is positive reinforcement of good behavior, rather than punishment for bad behavior. In classes like Scoca’s, students drop counters in their buckets for doing something good.

NURSING HOMES Fieldston Lodge Care Center 666 Kappock St. (718) 549-1203 FieldstonLodge.com

Hebrew Home at Riverdale 5901 Palisade Ave. (718) 581-1000 RiverSpringHealth.org

Hudson Pointe at Riverdale Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 3220 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 514-2000 HudsonPointeRehab.com

Schervier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2975 Independence Ave. (718) 548-1700 Schervier.com

The New Jewish Home 6477 Broadway (800) 544-0304 JewishHome.org

Citadel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Kingsbridge 3400 Cannon Place, No. 26 (718) 796-8100 CitadelRehabilitation.com

Manhattanville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

311 W. 231st St. (718) 601-8400 ManhattanvilleHealthCare.com

Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation 4499 Manhattan College Parkway (718) 548-5100 MethodistHome.org

Park Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 6585 Broadway

(718) 549-2200 ParkGardensRNC.com

Riverdale Manor Home for Adults 6355 Broadway (718) 549-3300

Riverdale Nursing Home 641 W. 230 St. (718) 796-4800 RiverdaleNursingHome.com

St. Patrick’s Home 66 Van Cortlandt Park S. (718) 519-2800 StPatricksHome.org

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UNSUNG HEROES Zachary Gruenberg knows what’s ‘eating’ us

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andemic or not, people still get hungry. And Zachary Gruenberg’s hope is to feed others in a very sustainable

way.

Newly armed with the appropriate degree, Zachary returned to his community with a love for sustainable food and eating. And he wants to share that love with others — one he says began in his

childhood.

“I think that’s definitely my love language,” Zachary says. “I speak in terms of food. And I think (if) you sit down at a table with someone, it’s a very universal thing.”

Zachary’s involved in several sustainable food programs. He’s contributed to mutual aid “food rescue” initiatives in the area, and is helping out at community gardens,

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creating hyperlocal food sources.

And even though he believes the pandemic has exacerbated food inequality and lack of access, Zachary also thinks it might present an opportunity to reintroduce his neighbors to having control over what and how they eat. And they don’t have to start a community garden to do that.

“Whether it’s having a meal where you’re deliberately trying to source ingredients as locally as possible, or whether it’s going to a local farmer’s market, or just starting a little mint plant (on) your windowsill,” Zachary says, “there’s actionable steps that you and I can take to create more sustainable ways of interacting with food.”

— Rose Brennan

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UNSUNG HEROES VINNY GOMEZ: Stocking shelves, staying calm

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t the beginning of 2020, no one could have guessed the supermarket would become the most exciting place to visit and get out of the house. But even before the days stretched into weeks, early in the coronavirus pandemic, the supermarket was a source of stress when shelves meant for paper goods and canned soup were left bare.

But Vinny Gomez, the manager of Key Food supermarket on Johnson Avenue, didn’t get frazzled.

“Somehow or another, we kept these shelves stocked up as best as possible,” he says.

Vinny’s frequent posts to neighbors on social media let them know what he had in stock — paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizer — so they could head down to the store knowing what was waiting for them.

Even as the months passed, customers stayed grateful to Vinny and his staff.

“It’s always nice to have customers come in, out of the blue, just say ‘thank you for everything that you did,’” Vinny says. “Sometimes it’s a thankless job.

We don’t expect everyone to come in and say ‘thank you.’”

But Vinny isn’t the only hero. So is his crew.

“I can’t handle every aspect of the store, so that’s why I have great team members here,” Vinny says. “They do a great job, all my department heads here.”

— Kirstyn Brendlen

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PHYSICIANS&HEALTH PROS Acupuncture

taiji Acupuncture & Massage center

Kevin Wang 5676 Riverdale Ave., Suite 102 (646) 533-2308

cArdiology

columbiadoctors

Dr. Gerald Neuberg (646) 317-0130 Dr. Kung-Ming Jan (718) 601-4800 Dr. David I. Sahar (718) 601-3700 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

dentists

Hertz dental

Dr. Paul M. Hertz 6011 Riverdale Ave. (718) 432-9900 HertzDental.com Comprehensive dentistry

Advanced dental care of riverdale pc Dr. Daniel Faiwiszewski 3901 Independence Ave. (718) 549-6453 ADCRiv.com

Family, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry

riverdale oral Health Dr. Eric Poznyansky Dr. Philip G. Kotick 611 W. 239th St. (718) 548- 3353 RiverdaleOralHealth.com

riverdale comprehensive dentistry and spa Dr. Shahla S. Asadix Dr. Jemi Jacob Dr. Esther Cohen Dr. Pardis Rajabi Dr. Sabiya Amanat 2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 117 (718) 549-3910 RiverdaleDentistrySpa.com

dr. gabriela oana

3333 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 796-4550

riverdale dental care Dr. Gabriel Shalmi 444 W. 259th St., Suite 200 (718) 601-0900 RiverdaleDentalCare.com Family dentistry

pearl dental spa

Dr. Pearl Sussman Dr. Mark Yazdi Dr. Cecelia Ringel 5683 Riverdale Ave., Suite 205 (718) 884-8808 Cosmetic and family dentistry

SaraSigli.com General and cosmetic dentistry

taller dental

Dr. Samuel H. Taller 3601 Waldo Ave. (718) 543-3704 DrTallerDental.com Family dentistry

derMAtology dr. peter g. Burk

2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 112 (718) 543-7711

West derm

267A West 231st St. (718) 432-8282

eAr, nose And tHroAt columbiadoctors Dr. Justin Golub

Otology, Neurotology, Skull base surgery

Dr. Bindhu Thomas Dr. Xiaoshuang Yin Dr. Nana Makalatia Dr. Deborah Smyth 5141 Broadway at West 220th Street (212) 932-6036 or (212) 932-4080 Dr. Nana Makalatia 2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 125 (718) 543-3031

Endocrinology

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

internAl Medicine columbiadoctors

Dr. Nydia E. Providence 2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 125 (718) 601-7505 Dr. Aaron Manson 2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 125 (212) 305-3804 Dr. Stuart R. Framm Travel vaccines

Dr. Sherry R. Kohn 5141 Broadway, Suite 3-152 (212) 932-5190

Adult and pediatric otolaryngology

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

Adult and pediatric otolaryngology

Montefiore Medical group

Dr. Elliot Regenbogen Dr. Carolina Mora

Dr. Flora Holderbaum

Audiology, adult and pediatric

3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 202 (212) 305-8555

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

endocrinology columbiadoctors

Dr. Sophia Hu Sees general endocrinology, specializes in thyroid disease including thyroid cancer, diabetes, weight management, women’s health, osteoporosis, adrenal disease, and pituitary disease/tumors. Speaks conversational Spanish and fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 (646) 317-0129

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irrving Medical Center

endoscopy

Advanced endoscopy 5500 Broadway, Suite A1 (718) 548-7900 AEC-Gi.com

gAstroenterology columbiadoctors

Dr. Ava B. Anklesaria Dr. Jennifer Caceres Dr. David S. Lee 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 (212) 932-4534

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

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3640 Johnson Ave. (646) 663-3956

tara Fitzgerald Quimby

Dr. Liraz Spear 3725 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 725-8997

3600 Fieldston Road, Suite 2G (917) 273-6995

dr. sara sigli

nyc therapy group

3525 Riverdale Ave. (718) 548-0500

Dr. Patricia M. Vaguin Dr. Camila Pereira-Eshraghi

columbiadoctors

Pediatric otolaryngology

Dr. Susannah Hills

Adults, adolescents and couples

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Children, adults and couples

3580 Netherland Ave. (646) 389-5801

Riverdale Office Dr. Katherine Kostakos Dr. Sunita Ningthoujam Dr. Gerard Sykes 3510 Johnson Ave. (718) 601-8205

Primary health services for adults 18 and older

nutritionist sylvia elbaz

(718) 601-2671 HealthsKitchen.com

oBstetrics & gynecology

Dr. Ali Mencin Gastroenterology

270 W. 231st St. (855) 550-5437

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

pHysicAl Medicine

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6132 Riverdale Ave. (718) 884-1200 RehabMed.net Physiatry and pain medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, ultrasound-guided injections

pHysicAl tHerApy Hudson in Home physical therapy

(347) 947-3132 HudsonInHomePT.com

Judith Kahn

545 W. 236th St., Suite C 30 W. 60 St., Suite 1C (718) 884-8115 JudithKahn.com

Methodist Home for nursing & rehabilitation 4499 Manhattan College Parkway (718) 548-5100

riverdale physical therapy pc Jerrold Mann Marcela Prado 2735 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 884-0444

Dr. Anita Holman Dr. Doreen Kramer Dr. Reyna E. Payero Dr. Tali Sarig-Meth 270 W. 231st St., Suite 101A (212) 305-9779

riverdale sports physical therapy, pc

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

podiAtry

opHtHAlMology

Dr. Jonathan D. Boniuk The Whitehall, 3220 Arlington Ave., Suite 7 (718) 432-2299 Comprehensive ophthalmology catering to all ages and eye problems, including eye surgery, routine and preventive eye care.

pediAtrics

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Dr. Barbara E. Strassber Dr. Carlyn A. Oppedisano Dr. Martin Rodriguez-Ema The Century, 2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 120 (718) 796-3580

Pediatric and adolescent medicine.

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

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Dr. Andrei Constantinescu Pulmonary Medicine

Dr. Catherine Kavanagh Nephrology

Dr. Anu Mallapaty Allergy and immunology (through Adult)

Alexander Sherman 531 W. 235th St. (718) 432-1323

cambridge podiatry center Dr. Donald Spector 259 W. 231st St. (718) 548-3080

dr. lance greiff

3333 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 601-2100

dr. Michael l. Merenstein 3636 Fieldston Road (718) 548-6732

pulMonAry Medicine columbiadoctors

Dr. Manuel R. Cabrera 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 (646) 317-0127 Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

rHeuMAtology columbiadoctors

Dr. Teja M. Kapoor 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 (212) 305-4308

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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UNSUNG HEROES

Shira Silverman helps us find some good eats

O

ne would think city folk wouldn’t think too much of farming, but Shira Silverman is someone who loves living in New York City, but can’t deny the power of having freshly grown vegetables on her family’s dinner plates each night.

Shira manages The Y’s Sunday Market — originally at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, and now making its home at Riverdale Temple. Each week over the summer, Shira and her team bring farmers and neighbors together for healthy eating, while still doing something nice for the environment.

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, there were fears the farmer’s market would have to be put on hold. But not on Shira’s watch.

“It was a matter of getting all the pieces to fall together,” she says. “To manage to come up with a plan and present how safe it would be.”

Of course, that would mean changes.

Fewer people could be let in at a time.

Those who were shopping would have to maintain safe social distances. But then again, a farmer’s market is something that’s outside, in the fresh air. There was room for shopping and food, but no room for pesky viruses.

“I think we were all wondering whether it would retain that community feel,” Shira says. “But it has. People are very appreciative of the access to fresh food. But they’re also appreciative of the opportunity to get out and meet with other people.

“That’s exactly what brings people back to farmer’s markets time and time again.”

— Michael Hinman

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RECREATION&FITNESS PARkS

also features an outdoor public pool and a fenced-off dog run.

Bailey Playground

Bailey Avenue between West 234th and West 237th Street Created in 1950, it offers swings, sprinklers, handball and basketball courts.

Vinmont Veteran Park

Mosholu Avenue at West 254th Street This is a large playground with monkey bars, slides, swings, sprinklers and a sandbox.

Brust Park

Washington’s Walk

Manhattan College Parkway near Fieldston Road This small park has benches and climbing areas. On the other side of Greystone Avenue, it continues down a set of stairs through a woodland setting.

Reservoir Avenue between Sedgwick Avenue and Goulden Avenue This park features Old Fort Four Park, which includes two small playgrounds, and Strong Street Playground.

PuBLIC PooLS

Ewen Park

Van Cortlandt Park

Johnson Avenue at West 232nd Street Features a lawn and sledding hill. It also has basketball courts, multiple dog runs and a playground.

West 242nd Street and Broadway (718) 548-2415 The Olympic-sized pool is free and open to the public. The two pools in the complex are equipped with sprinklers. The pool opens for the summer season in late June.

Fort Independence Park

Between Sedgwick and Reservoir avenues The large park near the Jerome Park Reservoir has a playground with swings, monkey bars, slides, basketball courts and benches.

CoMMuNItY CENtER PooLS

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Hackett Park

Riverdale Avenue at West 254th Street Across West 254th Street from Vinmont Veteran Park, it has walking paths, benches and a playground.

Henry Hudson Park

Kappock Street and Independence Avenue The park has two playgrounds, complete with a spray shower, a sandbox and swings.

It sits atop a hill above the Hudson River and has walking paths, paddleball courts and benches. The upper part of the park, north of Kappock Street, has benches and winding paths that lead to the park’s centerpiece, a statue of Henry Hudson.

Marble Hill Playground

Marble Hill Avenue between West 230th Street and West 228th Street This playground on the northern edge of the Marble Hill Houses has swings, sprinklers and basketball courts.

Riverdale Park

Along Palisade Avenue, from West 232nd Street to West 254th Street Stretching along the shoreline of the Hudson River from Spuyten Duyvil to West

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Members of Female Fight Club, a fitness group, cools down with yoga at the end of a workout routine in Van Cortlandt Park.

254th Street along Palisade Avenue, this woodland park offers views of the river and of the Palisades. It features miles of trails through thick groves, open meadows and steep ravines.

and features slides and monkey bars for kids of all ages. It also offers tennis courts, ballfields, basketball courts and bathrooms.

Ruth MacLaughlin Playground

Johnson and Edsall avenues Under the shadow of the Henry Hudson Bridge, the shorefront park offers views of the Hudson and Harlem rivers.

Greystone Avenue near West 238th Street This neighborhood park is perched near the Ethical Culture Fieldston Lower School. It features a kiddie swing, spray shower and game tables.

Seton Park

Independence Avenue between West 232nd and 235th streets This is one of the area’s largest playgrounds

Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park

Van Cortlandt Park

Bordered by 1 train, Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park South and Jerome Avenue The second-largest park in the borough offers tennis courts, paddleball courts, basketball courts, two nature trails, a track, cross-country track and a golf course. It

5521 Mosholu Ave. (718) 549-8100 This large outdoor pool and sprinklers feature a snack bar, as well as a large seating area with beach chairs and tables.

An ice cream truck shows up periodically and the pool is close to upper Riverdale Avenue, which features a pizzeria and ice cream store.

Riverdale YM-YWHA

5625 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-8200 The large indoor pool has a Synergy salt system and non-toxic UV-light filtration, making it the first “green” pool of its kind in New York State. The program includes swim classes, lap swim, open swim, and men’s/ women’s only swim.

PRIVAtE PooLS oFFERINg MEMBERSHIPS Alderbrook

4713 Independence Ave. (718) 432-1171 or (917) 848-8914 This outdoor pool is tucked away in a complex of homes west of the parkway.

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SENIORS Riverdale Senior Services

2600 Netherland Ave. (718) 884-5900 RSSNY.org The center offers a host of activities.

Programs include health screenings and health education provided by a registered nurse, mental health programs and social services provided by social workers, exercise and dance classes, yoga, tai chi and meditation, trips to museums, historical sites and shops, bridge and mahjong games, art classes and lectures, a chorus, book and poetry clubs, and birthday celebrations. The center has a vintage artists gallery, and lunch is served five days a week.

Marble Hill Senior Center

5365 Broadway (718) 562-8551 Provides a wide variety of services for senior citizens including: hot nutritious lunches served daily, classes, exercise hour, clubs, parties, socials, trips, referral services, and a monthly legal clinic. Shuttle van service to main building is available. Senior center programs funded by city’s aging department.

JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center

3880 Sedgwick Ave. (718) 549-4700 The center features many special events and

classes. A kosher lunch is served daily.

Houses are available.

Fort Independence Senior Center

Riverdale YM-YWHA

3350 Bailey Ave., Suite 8B (718) 796-2950 Senior citizens can participate in a range of classes. Lunch is served.

5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4444 RiverdaleY.org Members have access to facilities and enjoy fitness programs and hot kosher lunches.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center

Bronx YMCA Senior Nutrition Center

3450 DeKalb Ave. (718) 882-4000 MMCC.org Hot, kosher lunches and a shuttle bus from The Amalgamated and Park Reservoir

2 Castle Hill Ave. (718) 792-9736 YMCANYC.org The center offers exercise and ceramics classes, movies, sing-alongs and games.

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The Century

2600 Netherland Ave. (718) 796-9099 The Tennis Club of Riverdale offers an indoor heated mega-pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a golf center, fitness equipment, a sauna, a full spa, a cafe and a sun deck.

The Whitehall

3333 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 796-2100 The pool is heated and offers cabanas, a kiddie pool, a fitness club, a sauna and a steam room. Patrons can purchase yearround or summer memberships.

The Windsor

4705 Henry Hudson Parkway (718) 601-1070 The Windsor features a large adult pool, kiddie pool, cabanas, locker rooms, a playground, and picnic area all surrounded by lawns and trees. Memberships are available.

The Churchill Club

Riverdale Yacht Club

800 W. 254 St. (718) 543-0792 Has an outdoor swimming pool with views of the Hudson. In addition to paying a yearly fee, prospective members must be recommended by at least three current members.

Skyview

5701 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-7166 The Sky Club features a large outdoor pool, tennis courts, several cabanas, a cafe and a health club. The club and pool are only open to Skyview residents and their guests.

Hudson Tower Pool

area. In a separate, fenced-in area, there is a kiddie pool with shade. Just outside this area is a playground and beyond that is a picnic area.

3777 Independence Ave. (718) 549-2036 The adult pool features a large swimming

2500 Johnson Ave. (718) 549-1800 This club offers members a pool, sun deck, exercise room and a game room. It also has a sauna in each of the locker rooms. Yearly rates are available.

TenniS

Jeff nerenberg Tennis Academy

3602 Irwin Ave. (718) 549-9391, or (646) 528-0173 The academy offers flexible programs for the entire family, along with private and group lessons with individual player evaluations and preparation for the USTA tournament.

Riverdale Tennis

West 236th Street and Douglas Avenue (718) 796-7400 Offers private and group instruction. Lessons are given on outdoor clay courts.

Riverdale Yacht Club

800 W. 254th St., near the Hudson River (718) 543-0792 The club has two Har-Tru courts with views of the Palisades. Courts are only available to club members. Interested parties must be recommended by at least three current members.

Seton Park

Independence Avenue and West 232nd Street (718) 430-1838 Available with a permit from the parks and recreation department by calling (718) 430-1848.

Tennis Club of Riverdale

2600 Netherland Ave. (718) 796-9099 Features include six deco-turf courts, yearround climate control, a junior development program, professional instruction, and a game-arranging service.

Van Cortlandt Park

East of Broadway, north of West 242nd Street (718) 430-1890 City Parks Youth Tennis provides children with free lessons during the summer.

Participants are given racquets and balls.

FiTneSS CenTeRS

Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4464

RiverdaleY.org/ECC A full health club offers a fitness center, personal training, aquatics, gym, racquetball, sauna and steam room, and massage therapy.

YogA

Bikram Yoga 5500 Broadway (718) 562-3656

Wave Hill

West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (718) 549-3200 WaveHill.org Focusing on the outdoor experience, yoga is offered through September, and Tai Chi Chuan through October, both returning in spring. Meditative woodland walks take place outdoors each spring and fall, and a free session of meditation takes place the day after Thanksgiving.

SWiMMing

Van Cortlandt Park

East of Broadway, north of West 242nd Street (718) 430-1890 Free swimming lessons given at the pool.

Riverdale YM-YWHA

5625 Arlington Ave. (347) 913-4417 Offers private and group lessons for all ages and levels, as well as lifeguarding and life saving courses.

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UNSUNG HEROES James Packes changes tires for the front lines

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J

ames Packes has been changing oil and tires for decades. Whether it was at the now-closed Riverdale Gas & Garage or Sun Corners, if you’ve needed work done on a car in the neighborhood, you’ve likely met James.

That was all the better for doctors and nurses working through the coronavirus pandemic when they walked through the doors of James’ West 230th Street Riverdale Auto Clinic.

“We have doctors and EMS workers and firefighters, we took care of their vehicles, took care of inspections, flat tires, oil changes, whatever they needed,” James says. “They were doing a great job for us, so we wanted to reciprocate it.”

They took the necessary precautions — wearing masks and personal protective equipment when people came into the store, and James says he wasn’t too worried about getting sick.

He was more focused on the community.

“They were very grateful, they didn’t have to be told that we’re grateful for what (they) were doing, and we want to help you guys out, whatever we can do,” James says. “And we wanted to reciprocate. We’ve been here 75 years, we’re not new in the neighborhood. We want to help the people here.

Whatever they needed, we helped them out.”

— Kirstyn Brendlen

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Neighbors proud of Kari Munoz

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y day she’s a veterinary technician. But when she’s not clocked in, helping to keep our favorite pets healthy, Karina Munoz can almost always be found volunteering her time at Mission Helping Hand, Mercy Center, as well as original projects started by her and friends. In fact, it was her love for pets that inspired Kari to establish a pet initiative beginning last July – providing free exams and vaccinations to 20 cats and dogs every month.

Originally from Washington Heights, Kari moved to the Bronx in 2005, and into Spuyten Duyvil just a few years ago. Volunteering has always been in her blood, thanks to her own personal biggest hero —

mom Jackie Munoz, who imparted invaluable wisdom to Kari growing up on how to present herself to others.

“She supported me in everything, and every time of animal I wanted to rescue,” Kari say.

But it was the coronavirus pandemic that really got Kari moving, teaming up with friend Kayla to deliver fresh meals to frontline workers at 15 different hospitals around the city.

“People were saying we’re crazy,” Kari says, “but this is the least we can do for people who put their lives on the line.”

— Pete Janny

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UNSUNG HEROES Drawing joy from Joshua Brosz

J

oshua Brosz knew he wanted to take people’s minds off of the coronavirus pandemic early on. But he wasn’t quite sure how to do it.

The solution to the problem, however, was hiding in plain sight.

Joshua already was making chalk signs on the street for his day job. But instead of advertising, he channeled his artistic vision into something else.

On his days off, Joshua travels to Henry Hudson Park, drawing

pictures on the pavement with his trusty chalk. He’s mostly been drawing flowers and birds lately, but he’s known to write uplifting messages, too.

Joshua thinks the temporary nature of his art adds to people’s experience of it.

“I like the fact that my art’s not permanent,” he said. “You see this piece of art, (and) not everybody gets a chance to see it. It’s gone after it rains. I think there’s something cool about that lack of

permanence.”

Joshua mostly draws in front of benches in the park, so passersby can have a seat and spend time with something good — since there doesn’t seem to be a lot of good, lately.

“I’m hoping it just gives them some peace of mind,” Joshua says.

“There’s so much going on in the world right now, and most of it’s not positive. So to just take a break and enjoy something is important.”

— Rose Brennan

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LIBRARIES

There are five branches of the New York Public Library in the Riverdale/Kingsbridge area, as well as a Bronx-wide branch. Each has thousands of books for lending, as well as weekly readings and concerts. Call branches for library hours.

Bronx Library Center

310 E. Kingsbridge Road (718) 579-4244 NYPL.org The largest public library in the Bronx — this 8,000-square-foot center is NYPL’s first green library and features the system’s premier Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection. Hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.

Kingsbridge Library

291 W. 231 St., at Corlear Ave. (718) 548-5656 NYPL.org The Kingsbridge Library is the largest local library. It includes an outdoor garden, a multipurpose community room, and a teen area. Hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

trees and grass. Hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Riverdale Library

Van Cortlandt Library

Jerome Park Library

5540 Mosholu Ave. (718) 549-1212 NYPL.org Across the street from Riverdale Neighborhood House, this branch has cathedral ceilings and is surrounded by

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The Kingsbridge Public Library welcomes back patrons in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

3882 Cannon Place (718) 543-5150 NYPL.org Located right along the Bx1, Bx2 and Bx10 bus lines, this library is near the Jerome Park Reservoir and Van Cortlandt Park. Hours

118 Eames Place (718) 549-5200 NYPL.org This library is just east of Kingsbridge Road.

Hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10

a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spuyten Duyvil Library

650 W. 235th St. (718) 796-1202 NYPL.org This library is right across the street from P.S. 24 and the northwest corner of Seton Park.

Hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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GETTING INVOLVED If you want to give back to the community you live in, the northwest Bronx offers myriad opportunities for you to volunteer.

Association of Riverdale Co-ops

P.O. Box 630-033 3616 Henry Hudson Parkway ARC-Riverdale.com Works on issues involving Riverdale’s co-op apartments and condos, including taxes, financing and the real estate market.

50th Precinct Auxiliary Police

3450 Kingsbridge Ave. (718) 543-7341 Accepts anyone older than 17 who is in good health and has never been arrested for a serious crime. Those interested must attend 14 training sessions. Participants will learn about policing, the law, and how to make an arrest. Upon completion, students are required to take an exam. Those who pass are issued a uniform and are required to give a minimum of four hours of volunteer service.

Bronx Community Board 8

5676 Riverdale Ave., Suite 100 (718) 884-3959 NYC.gov/BronxCB8 Acts as a liaison between community members and city agencies. Community members do not have to be on the board to attend or to be involved.

Community Education Council District 10

Council meetings are held the second Thursday of every month. Community Board 8 public safety meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. Borough and citywide officials also attend.

Fort Independence Park Neighborhood Association Kristin Hart, president FIPNA.org The association seeks to preserve and improve the quality of life for residents in the Fort Independence area.

Friends of Spuyten Duyvil

(718) 548-5479 This neighborhood group addresses quality of life problems and organizes cleanups and other events in the community.

Jerome Park Conservancy

3109 Kingsbridge Ave. (718) 432-6935 KingsbridgeBIDNYC.org The district’s purpose is to improve the Kingsbridge shopping area and tackle issues that deal with the well-being of businesses.

2805 University Ave., Suite B Elizabeth Thompson, president (718) 618-7550 Facebook.com/khniawestbronx

(718) 796-1195 KingsbridgeHistoricalSociety.org Dedicated to preserving the history of Kingsbridge, the society saves artifacts and documents, and works with school groups by teaching students local history.

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Woodlawn

Last Collection (weekdays): 5 p.m.

Last Collection (Saturday): 4 p.m.

Last Collection (weekdays): 5 p.m.

Last Collection (Saturday): 1 p.m.

Last Collection (weekdays): 5 p.m.

Last Collection (Saturday): 1 p.m.

4364 Katonah Ave. Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday — Closed

Kingsbridge

5517 Broadway Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday — Closed Last Collection (weekdays): 5 p.m.

Last Collection (Saturday): 4 p.m.

Fieldston

Mosholu

Last Collection: 4 p.m.

Last Collection: 4 p.m.

444 W. 238th St. Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday — Closed

Marble Hill Merchants Association

Riverdale Nature Preservancy

(718) 543-7100 The association is for businesses in the Marble Hill area. Its general mission is to bring together merchants to discuss issues pertaining to their business neighborhood.

Riverdale Main Streets Alliance

2759 Webster Ave. (718) 220-4892 POTSBronx.org The group provides an array of assistance programs under one roof with the goal of moving its guests from crisis to stability.

Services include a community dining room and food pantry, public showers, and legal services.

Kingsbridge Historical Society

335 S. Broadway, Yonkers Monday-Friday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday — Closed

Douglas Hickey, president (914) 843-6118 The Riverdale chapter of this international service organization sponsors the annual Halloween window-painting contest, organizes Kiwanis clubs at local public schools, gives out scholarships, and works on community service projects.

Kingsbridge Business Improvement District

50th Precinct Community Council

Yonkers South

505 W. 236th St. (718) 543-7100 KRVCDC.org Tracy Shelton, director This organization works to revitalize commercial areas in the community and to rehabilitate housing.

(718) 549-0310 RMSABx.org An alliance of businesses along Riverdale and Mosholu avenues, Broadway and West 242nd Street. The general mission is to bring together merchants to discuss issues pertaining to their business neighborhoods.

Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association

5951 Riverdale Ave. Monday-Friday — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday — Closed

Riverdale Kiwanis Club

Anne Marie Garti, president (718) 884-7864 The organization’s mission is to create a 125-acre park at Jerome Park Reservoir, to advocate for its designation as a scenic and historic landmark, and to use the reservoir as an ecological resource for neighboring schools.

One Fordham Plaza (718) 741-5836 Aims to inform parents about issues affecting neighborhood schools. These are discussed in public meetings, held every third Thursday of the month. To be a member of the council, you must have a child in a District 10 school.

3450 Kingsbridge Ave. (718) 543-5978 The council is the liaison between the community and the police. At monthly public meetings, police give accounts of crime in the area and address resident concerns.

Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development

3464 Jerome Ave. Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday — Closed

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Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council

5625 Arlington Ave. (718) 548-8200 The council is an umbrella organization of Riverdale’s Jewish institutions, including synagogues and community groups. It holds an awards and legislative breakfast each January, sponsors a Jewish street fair, and sponsors the Riverdale Community Patrol with the Riverdale Community Association.

The council occasionally publishes a newspaper, has an English language program for new Russian immigrants, and arranges car rides for senior citizens.

Spuyten Duyvil

562 Kappock St. Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday — Closed Last Collection: 4 p.m.

Yonkers

79-81 Main St., Yonkers Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday — Closed Last Collection (weekdays): 5 p.m.

Last Collection (Saturday): 1 p.m.

5521 Mosholu Ave. (718) 884-5903 RiverdaleNature.org Dedicated to the preservation of Riverdale’s natural landscape and its character as a residential neighborhood, the group has proposed a long-range plan to govern Riverdale’s growth. It is a watchdog of the greenbelt and zoning regulations, and encourages property owners to care for their trees.

South Riverdale Avenue Merchants Association

(718) 543-7100 A group for businesses along South Riverdale Avenue and West 238th and 236th streets. The general mission of the association is to bring together merchants to discuss issues pertaining to their business neighborhood. Meetings are generally for merchants and community officials, but all are welcome to attend.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

80 Van Cortlandt Park S., Suite E1 (718) 601-1553 VCPark.org Dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the park as a place for recreation and enjoyment.

Wave Hill

West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (718) 549-3200 WaveHill.org Hundreds of volunteers, from high school students to retirees, contribute their time and talent to help this attraction’s gardens and programs grow.

Wakefield

4165 White Plains Road Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday — Closed Last Collection (weekdays): 5 p.m.

Last Collection (Saturday): 4 p.m.

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Saturday-Sunday — Closed Last Collection: 4 p.m.

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Saturday — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday — Closed

90 Vermilyea Ave., Manhattan Monday-Friday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Jeffrey Dinowitz

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NYPD 50th Precinct 3450 Kingsbridge Ave. Bronx, N.Y. 10463 Precinct: (718) 543-5700 Community Affairs: (718) 543-5978 Community Policing: (718) 796-3867 Crime Prevention: (718) 543-3816 Domestic Violence: (718) 543-6072 Youth Officer: (718) 543-5920 Auxiliary Coordinator: (718) 543-7341 Detective Squad: (718) 543-6121

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Jumaane Williams

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STEPHEN J. BUDIHAS, PRESIDENT MARC SAVASTA, VICE PRESIDENT; JEAN DANIELS, SECRETARY; DEENA SPINDLER, TREASURER; MICHAEL HELLER, POLITICAL LIAISON; ED YAKER; TED PROCAS, CHAIRMAN; MARC LUXEMBURG, GENERAL COUNSEL

ARC has been supporting and advocating for the co-op shareholders and condominium owners in Riverdale and throughout the Bronx for more than 37 years. ARC provides regular seminars and

maintains an up-to-the-minute website that inform and educate shareholders, building managers and community residents, as well as those considering a move to our neighborhood.

In recent years, ARC • Developed a new website, to provide important information that is easily accesible to all • Kept everyone informed and up-to-date with pertinent information throughout the COVID-19 era • Convinced Con Edison to bring natural gas lines to Riverdale to provide a clean source of energy • Represented all co-ops and condos in negotiations for labor contracts with Local 32BJ • Lobbyed for NYS Property Tax Abatement for co-op and condo owners • Presented Conflict Mediation Techniques for Boards and Shareholders • Explained Fiscal Management and the Fiduciary Responsibility of co-op boards • Introduced Verizon FIOS to Riverdale as an alternative communication option to Cablevision • Advocated for the New York City Clean Heat Program in our area’s buildings • Has worked continuously with legislators to retain co-op board autonomy • Advised on How to Negotiate New Management Contracts • Sought FEMA funding from Congress for co-ops after Hurricane Sandy • Modeled a Fair Admissions Policy for Boards of Directors • Updated members annually on Legal Issues and Current Rulings from the Courts

Each year nearly all of the buildings in Riverdale and many from throughout the Bronx proudly join ranks with their neighbors to ensure that they are represented by ARC. Who joins ARC? Take a look:

180 Van Cortlandt Park South, 2265 University Ave., 2287 Johnson Ave., 2390 Palisade Ave., 2400 Johnson Ave., 2465 Palisade Ave., 2500 Johnson Ave., 2501 Palisade Ave., 251 Seaman Ave., 2521 Palisade Ave., 2530 Independence Ave., 255 Fieldston Terrace, 2550 Independence Ave., 2575 Palisades Ave., 2600 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 2600 Netherland Ave., 2601 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 2621 Palisades Ave., 2630 Kingsbridge Terrace, 2711 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 2727 Palisades Ave., 2736 Independence Ave., 2750 Johnson Ave.,2860 Bailey Ave., 2865 Kingsbridge Terrace, 288 West 238 Street, 290 West 232 Street, 3001 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3015-3017 Riverdale Ave., 3030 Johnson Ave., 3050 Fairfield Ave., 3065 Sedgwick Ave., 3103 Fairfield Ave., 3119 Bailey Ave., 3123 Bailey Ave., 3130 Irwin Ave., 3135 Johnson Ave., 315 W. 232 Street, 3200 Netherland Ave., 3201 Grand Concourse, 3206 Fairfield Ave., 3210 Arlington Ave., 3215 Arlington Ave., 3220 Arlington Ave., 3220 Fairfield Ave., 3220 Netherland Ave., 3225 Johnson Ave., 3235 Cambridge Ave., 3240 Netherland Ave., 3260 Netherland Ave., 3299 Cambridge Ave., 3311 Giles Place, 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3355 Sedgwick Ave., 3363 Sedgwick Ave., 3400 Wayne Ave., 3475 Greystone Ave., 3512 Oxford Ave., 3515 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3530 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3555 Netherland Ave., 3601 Johnson Ave., 3616 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3635 Johnson Ave., 3636 Fieldstone Road, 3636 Greystone Ave., 3656 Johnson Ave., 3671 Hudson Manor Terrace, 3701 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3720 Independence Ave., 3725 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3750 Hudson Manor Terrace, 3755 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 3777 Independence Ave., 3810 Greystone Ave., 3816 Waldo Ave., 3840 Greystone Ave., 3850 Hudson Manor Terrace, 3850 Sedgewick Ave., 3875 Waldo Ave., 3900 Bailey Ave., 3901 Independence Ave., 3935 Blackstone Ave., 4410-14 Cayuga Ave., 4445 Post Road, 445 West 240 Street, 4455 Douglas Ave., 4499 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 4525/4555 H. Hudson Pkwy., 4601 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 4705 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 474 West 238 Street, 4901 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 510-512 Kappock Street, 511 West 232 Street, 5235 Post Rd., 525 West 235 Street, 525 West 236 Street, 525 West 238 Street, 5355 Henry Hudson Pkwy., 5410 Netherland Ave., 5424 Arlington Ave., 5425 Valles Ave., 55 Knolls Crescent, 5500 Fieldston Road, 555 Kappock Street, 5601 Riverdale Ave., 5620 Netherland Ave., 5701 Arlington Ave., 5715 Mosholu Ave., 5730 Mosholu Ave., 5775 Mosholu Ave., 60 Knolls Crescent, 601 Kappock Street, 601 Pelham Pkwy., 6035 Broadway, 609 Kappock Street, 611 West 239 Street, 629 Kappock Street, 6295 Broadway, 6300 Riverdale Ave., 640 West 231 Street, 645 West 239 Street, 6485 Broadway, 6535 Broadway, 6601 Broadway, 6645 Broadway, 679 West 239 Street, 735 Kappock Street, 75 West 238 Street, 750 Kappock Street, 98 Van Cortlandt Park South

ARC, THE ONLY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTS THE SHARED INTERESTS OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, WISHES ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS STRENGTH AND HEALTH AS WE RECOVER FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS!

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