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Coach’s award An IN-Tech teacher and coach has been recognized for his dedication to his kids. Page A3
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Cheer wasn’t the only thing being spread this holiday season. New Yorkers are catching the flu at record rates as the city is grapples with one of its most severe flu seasons in more than a decade, overwhelming emergency rooms, straining pharmacies and infecting those under 17 with drastic frequency. Preliminary hospital data from the New York City Department of Health shows more people visited emergency departments for “flu-like illness” in the week ending Dec. 20 than during any other week since 2016, underscoring the scale of this winter’s outbreak. Health experts say the timing is no coincidence, like Dr. Maja Castillo, a Healthfirst insurance company medical director.
Local tourism TheKRVC is launching a magazine to promote tourism in Riverdale and Kingsbridge. Page A3
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Pushing to make a greenway a safe way By OLIVIA YOUNG oyoung@riverdalepress.com
What’s on? The holidays may be over but there’s still plenty to do and see at local institutions. Pages A8-9
The Department of Transportation announced on Dec. 18 it had completed a bike lane along Bailey Avenue, a street project that is part of the plan for a continuous, seven-mile path from Van Cortlandt Park to Randall’s Island Park, known as the Harlem River Greenway. The two-way bike lane runs from Van Cortlandt Park South to West 225th Street, spanning about 0.9 miles each way. Raised islands for pedestrians and bus riders, as well as other intersection upgrades, were
also added in an effort to improve safety. Since 2020, Bailey Avenue has been the site of two fatalities and nearly 200 injuries, according to the department. The city’s planning process for the greenway began in 2023, but local advocacy from groups like the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality stretches back nearly three decades. Robert Fanuzzi, president of the council and Community Board 8 member, said a lot of the city’s planning for the greenway was done with road safety in mind. While this is a positive, the push for infrastructure that is environmentally-conscious will continue.
What will it take to bring gloss to North Riverdale? By MICHELLE MULLEN mmullen@riverdalepress.com
Since launching more than a decade ago, the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance, or RMSA, has worked to restore North Riverdale to its former glory. On Jan. 2, the nonprofit marked its 14th year. The milestone comes as Riverdale Avenue, the neighborhood’s main commercial corridor, remains marked by empty storefronts and frequent business turnover, even as south Riverdale has seen restaurant expansion, new openings and growing commercial investment. “We all want to live in a beautiful neighborhood,” said Denis Haxhija, the alliance’s secretary. “We all want to go to school and go support our local shops and, you know, restaurants and cafes with beautiful streets, you know, clean sidewalks, trees, flowers, planters, etc.” Founded in 2012, the volunteer-led organization has remained focused on im-
proving conditions along Riverdale Avenue and nearby commercial strips, a mission Haxhija said reflects a refusal to accept neglect as inevitable. “We don’t want to just settle for the bare minimum and allow litter and trash flowing,” he said. Christopher Rizzo, a founding board member and attorney, said the alliance emerged in response to a stark imbalance across greater Riverdale. “I think there’s this incredibly problematic disconnect between the condition of our main street, Riverdale Avenue, and the amazing other parts of Riverdale,” Rizzo told The Press. Rizzo first became involved in 2011, after learning of early efforts to bring local businesses together to improve the avenue. Despite having lived in the neighborhood for less than a year, he stepped in to offer legal assistance, work that he estimates has since totaled more than 1,000 hours of pro bono service. Continued on page A4
“We want to make sure that future greenways and future islands incorporate more greenspace,” Fanuzzi said, later adding, “But it’s an added step towards [the council’s] goal of a continuous, linear greenway.” The first step for the activists, however, is the resurfacing of Tibbetts Brook, as well as an extension of the Putnam Trail along the brook. The brook starts in Yonkers, flows south into Van Cortlandt Park and into the lake, before dipping underground beneath Tibbett Avenue until it empties into the Harlem River, according to the Department of
Parks and Recreation. During storms, rainwater from the brook mixes with sewage from the pipes and dumps pollution into the river. This is referred to as combined sewage overflows, or CSOs. The city implemented the resurfac- “After ing of the brook — a process known ascreased daylighting — in its plan for the Harlemwith the River Greenway, and were finally able tobehind u purchase the strip of land needed to go foraccelerat ward with it in 2024. The Department of Environmentalsee a spi Protection said that year construction wasJanuary, anticipated to begin in early 2026, but a“Colder Continued on page A4more ti
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Local basketball coach nominated for Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year Award IN-Tech Academy basketball coach Michael Simmon has been named a semi-finalist for this year’s Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery, HSS. Simmon has spent more than 30 years as a middle school history teacher with the New York City Department of Education at IN-Tech Academy in Kingsbbridge. According to a press release, alongside his work in the classroom, he has been an influential varsity basketball coach and mentor, using the game to help shape young student-athletes into well-rounded adults. Guided by
his “more than basketball” philosophy, he emphasizes life lessons both on and off the court. Throughout his coaching career, Simmon has primarily worked with girls and boys at the varsity level. When he recognized the lack of programming for sixth through eighth graders, he took it upon himself to create an opportunity for younger students. He organized a two-day tryout with nearly 40 participants and ultimately welcomed every student into the program, reinforcing his belief in inclusion, development, and giving young athletes a place to grow. Now in its eighth year, the
Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by HSS celebrates coaches making a positive impact on and off the court in each of their respective communities. Those recognized are celebrated for their demonstrated qualities of commitment, dedication, integrity, character, mentorship and participation in community service initiatives. The Knicks and HSS choose fifteen nominees, two finalists will each win $5,000 and the Coach of the Year will be awarded $20,000 and be entered as the Knicks representative in the Jr. NBA’s National Coach of the Year Program.
The Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation, KRVC, is putting its pride of place in print. The nonprofit has announced the official release of its-new magazine, “Discovering Kingsbridge and Riverdale.” According to a press release, “This publication is a comprehensive celebration of the people and places that make our neighborhood extraordinary. KRVC has spent months documenting the rich tapestry of the community and is excited for you to see the results. Whether you are looking for your next favorite meal or wanting to explore the local art scene, this magazine is your ultimate roadmap.” KRVC expects contents to include “a culinary journey” — a guide to the diverse food and dining staples that define the neighborhoods’ local flavor; reports on “arts and culture highlighting the creators, galleries and performances that bring life to the neighborhoods’ streets;” and “community treasures: a look at ‘everything else’ — from the neighborhoods’ historic parks to the small businesses that serve as the backbone of the North Bronx.” This project was born out of a love for the community, KRVC stated, and has been made possible by the support of KRVC’s partners, New York City Tourism + Conventions and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. To celebrate the launch,
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KRVC, is launching a magazine to attract tourists. KRVC produced a small run of exclusive “Discovering Kingsbridge & Riverdale” themed tote bags and hats. These items are available free of charge to the community, but because KRVC has a very limited quantity, they will be distributed on a first-
come, first-served basis. Physical copies of the magazine and KRVC’s limited edition gear are available at its community space, located at 505 W. 236th St. Email laura4bronx@gmail.com to reserve a copy of the magazine and a hat or tote bag.
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Jill Harren Shaifer, former teacher, dies at 84 Jill Harren Shaifer, of Riverdale, New York, is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born in 1941 in the Bronx, New York. After a long illness with PSP, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare, progressive neurological disorder, she passed away on January 4, 2026 at the age of 84. Daughter of Rose and George Harren, she attended Russell Sage College in Troy, New York and received her Masters from Columbia Teachers College.
Jill is survived by her husband of 55 years Jack, sister, Carol Harren, son Seth (wife Jennifer) and grandchildren Aidan and Meira. Throughout her life, Jill was known for her dedication to learning and her kindness. She was also a patron of many NYC cultural and charitable institutions. She spent 37 years working as a public school teacher in the NY city pubic school system and also spent time after her retirement as a mentor to teach-
ers. She has touched the lives of many of her former students (many of whom she kept in contact) and was deeply loved. She found joy in travel all over the world and her work with school and teaching children and she especially treasured time in her trips to the beach with her husband, Jack. Service arrangements will be a graveside service at Temple Israel Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Cure PSP.
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Pushing to make Harlem River Greenway a safe way Continued from page A1 spokesperson told The Press it would likely take place closer to the summer. Karen Argenti, member of the council and advocate for Tibbetts Brook and the Putnam Trail since the 1990s, said she knew the city would eventually come around to the benefits of the project, and she is confident in its progress. The turning point, Argenti explained, was in 2018 when the city saw an increase in sewage overflows, and the group knew it had a viable solution. “It’s so hard to walk on Broadway because of the overhead subway,” Argenti said. “You could take a walk and go to Stop and Shop or 231st Street … It would be nice for people to be in a park like that.” Steps leading to construction, such as clearing invasive vegetation, have been completed, and the project is currently up for bid waiting for a contractor, according to the department. The brook should be daylighted by 2030.
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At left, Tibbetts Brook flows from Yonkers down into an outlet at Van Cortlandt Lake. Above, Daylighting Tibbetts Brook, a project that is included in the plan for the Harlem River Greenway, is something local advocates have been pushing for almost 30 years.
What will it take to bring gloss to North Riverdale?
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Continued from page A1 The organization formally launched in 2012 as the North Riverdale Merchant and Business Association before adopting its current name in 2017, a shift that reflected its evolution from a small merchant group into a volunteer-run civic nonprofit focused on streetscape maintenance, traffic safety and economic vitality. “Part of the thought was to get more foot traffic so that local businesses thrive better, but if you want to get people walking, you have to beautify,” Rizzo explained. “Q lot of members were individuals or institutions [rather than] business owners, so we wanted to have a bigger umbrella and make Riverdalians and institutions feel like they can become members and support our work. That it wasn’t just about supporting local businesses.” Today, RMSA operates entirely without paid staff. A 15-person board of directors, more than a hundred dozen sponsors and dozens of informal members raise roughly $25,000 annually to support its work. Volunteers weed, water, trim, and replace plantings, supplementing additional work , like mowing and maintaining greenspaces in the 10471 zip-
code throught contracted landscaping. This includes highway medians, Vinmont Veteran Park and a sections of Van Cortlandt Park. Among the nonprofit’s efforts are the more than 60 tree pits planted with vibrant florals and new trees along Riverdale Avenue from West 254th Street to 261st, as well as sites along Mosholu Avenue. “So all those little things, you know, people don’t know about that, but we’re the ones behind the scenes,” Chris said. “Handling that, and then even for volunteers to join, it’s as simple as just showing up.” RMSA also organizes litter cleanups, petitions elected officials for funding for tree guards and planters, and presses city agencies to replace dead or missing street trees. “We don’t want to just settle for the bare minimum,” Haxhija said. In 2022, the group worked with Councilman Eric Dinowitz and the New York Horticultural Society to install landscaped planters in front of the Skyview Shopping Center as part of RMSA’s streetscape beautification initiative formed in 2017. Beyond maintenance, the Alliance hosts events meant to draw residents back to the
corridor, namely the annual Riverdale Avenue Block Party — the largest public event in the neighborhood. Despite increased visibility, the organization’s core streetscape committee includes fewer than 10 regular volunteers, with larger cleanup days drawing up to two dozen participants. “I think we have had trouble really informing the public,” Chris said. “The mowing and the planting and the maintenance that they see is actually undertaken by the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance. It’s not the city.” With no single agency responsible for maintaining neighborhood main streets in New York City, RMSA has stepped in to help fill that gap, but its success ultimately depends on broader community support. Residents can help by volunteering, becoming members, sponsoring projects or serving on the board, with all donations reinvested directly into neighborhood improvements. “Riverdale is an amazing community, andthe Riverdale Main Streets Alliance is going to keep working until the main streets match that quality and caliber of the rest of the community,” Rizzo said.
With a new, more virulent strain, are you flu-ish? Continued from page A1
“After periods of increased social interaction with the holidays and travel behind us, flu transmission accelerates, and we often see a spike in cases in early January,” said Dr. Castillo “Colder temperatures and more time spent indoors further contribute to the spread, particularly among vulnerable populations.” Emergency room data shows flu activity began rising sharply during the third week of November, with the percentage of emergency room patient’s patients ill with
influenza more than doubling in a single week — then doubling again after in the week after Thanksgiving. What makes this year’s season particularly severe is the demographics of age group during the peak week ending Dec. 20, with children ages 5 to 17 accounted for nearly 18 percent of all flu-related emergency room visits, according to city syndromic surveillance data that monitors hospitalization rates. Children ages 0 to 4 followed closely at 17 percent. Adults 65 and older, typically among the most vulnerable to severe flu complications, represented just 8 percent of visits. Laboratory-confirmed cases followed the same pattern. More than 11,000 flu cases were recorded among children ages 5 to 17 that week, compared with fewer than 3,000 cases among seniors. Health officials note the age breakdown may reflect differences in vaccination rates and exposure. School-age children, who spend long periods indoors in close contact with peers, are often among the most efficient transmitters of the virus. Older adults, by contrast, tend to have the highest flu vaccination rates.
The benefits of getting your flu shot Cooler temperatures bring many things, including the arrival of fun and festive holidays. But flu season also kicks into high gear between the months of December and February. Although flu season runs from October to May, a combination of factors during the chilliest months of winter, such as increased time indoors in close proximity to others who may be ill, tends to escalate the rates of flu infection. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cold, dry conditions make it easier for the virus to spread. Individuals can take different steps to reduce their risk of contracting the flu, which includes frequent handwashing, keeping a distance from others who are sick and eating a healthy diet to help boost the immune system. Getting an annual flu shot is another notable and highly beneficial strategy to beat the flu.
Reduces risk of getting the flu
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The primary reason to get a flu shot is to train the body’s immune system to recognize and fight off the most common strains of influenza anticipated in a given year. During seasons when the shot is a good match, individuals who get it can reduce their risk of flu contraction by 40 to 60 percent.
The flu can be dangerous to vulnerable populations, but the virus also can lead to health problems like inflammation of the heart or brain, pneumonia, or the worsening of conditions like asthma and diabetes. By getting the vaccine, one can reduce their risk of these serious outcomes.
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These record numbers this winter are straining pharmacies too, with pharmacists at Regal Pharmacy on W. 235th Street and Riverdale Specialty Pharmacy located just around the corner, say demand for antiviral medications rose sharply this season. “At first, it was a lot,” said Robert Newman, a pharmacist at Regal Pharmacy. “I couldn’t
Pregnancy increases risks posed by the flu. The flu shot can reduce the
keep it in the store. We were running out, and other pharmacies didn’t have it. People would call me asking, ‘ Do you, have it?’ Then I ran out too.” Newman said demand for Tamiflu, a common flu treatment, began climbing three to four weeks before the holidays. “It was a really quick spike,” he added. At Riverdale Specialty Phar-
chances of flu-related hospitalization for pregnant women. Also, the mother’s antibodies to the flu will be passed to the fetus, helping to protect the newborn baby for several months during a time when the infant is too young to be vaccinated.
Protects kids A flu vaccine can significantly reduce a child’s risk of pediatric intensive care unit admission and even death from the illness. The idea of getting pricked by a needle isn’t pleasant, but a flu vaccine is an important tool in building immunity to a common wintertime foe.
macy, pharmacist Tushar Balar said he first noticed a clear increase in flu cases beginning in early December, with prescriptions surging just after Christmas. “From the start of December, I [saw] a lot of flu cases, it increased,” Balar said. “A lot more flu patients come with doctors sending the medication.”
Compared with prior years, Balar said the volume was noticeably higher. They said pediatric cases drove higher demand compared to previous years, with liquid antivirals and lowerdose medications flying off the shelves. Newman said his pharmacy stocked liquid Tamiflu for children alongside low-dose cap-
sules and full-strength adult versions, but demand was strongest among families with school-age children. “People who are around young people — caregivers, parents — I recommend everyone get vaccinated,” he said. Vaccination rates, however, remain uneven. In New York City, just over a quarter of children ages 6 months and older have received a flu shot this season — a decline of more than 6 percent compared with the same period last year. Statewide, vaccination rates hover around 24 percent of eligible residents. Newman says inaccuracies spread about the flu shot continues to contribute to vaccine hesitancy. “There’s a lot of misinformation,” he said. “People are hesitant about getting vaccinated and I think that’s affected some of it.” Still, he emphasized that vaccination remains one of the most effective tools. “If people do get the flu after being vaccinated, they get a much milder case and a shorter duration.” State health officials have also repeatedly urged New Yorkers to get vaccinated as flu season reaches its typical January peak. Earlier this month, the New York State Department of Health reported a record 4,546 flu-related hospitalizations in a single week — nearly 1,000 more than the week before. The state declared flu prevalent in early December, triggering a requirement that unvaccinated health care workers wear masks when interacting with patients. Officials say the declaration reflects the scale of the outbreak, not just increased testing. While some citywide indicators suggest flu activity may be leveling off slightly, influenza season typically peaks in January, and transmission remains high.
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Democratic leaders sent a joint letter to the owner and managers of the Skyview shopping center urging them to replace the Key Food store with another supermarket.
Finding a replacement for Key Food may take a while For three decades a sign
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Norris Ogard, 74, first put up the annual lights in response to U.S. involvement in the Gulf War.
monses that start at $50 and escalate to $250 for repeat violators. Bus routes equipped with automated enforcement on average have increased speeds by 5 percent with some corridors seeing gains as high as 30 percent. These routes have also experienced a 20 percent reduction in collisions; and 5 percent to 10 percent estimated reduction in emissions. There has also been a 40 percent reduction in bus stops being blocked by vehicles on ACE routes.
With an average of 10 percent of violators receiving multiple tickets, the program has been successful in deterring violations and keeping streets moving. Since its launch in June 2024, ACE has rapidly expanded from a few select routes to a citywide initiative covering all five boroughs. The program has demonstrated measurable success in improving bus speeds, reducing collisions, and keeping bus stops clear.
When Ogard first started hanging the lights, neighbors didn’t know who was behind it, but over the years came to recognize him. This winter, several made comments to Ogard in person, and hundreds more liked and commented on a social media post he made showcasing the annual display. A block away lives Anthony Biscardi, a neighbor since 2020. The sign was one of the first things he admired about the area, “When I look up at it,” Biscardi said, “It brings me a sense of hope that peace is still possible and it’s nice to see that represented in the community.” A similar feeling of optimism was also echoed by longtime residents. For Judy Sommerich, who has lived in Riverdale for over 50 years, seeing the word “PEACE” each year is a comfort to her. “It stands as a powerful visual reminder that despite our religious, cultural, spiritual and political differences, what so many of us truly want is the same: peace,” she told The Press.
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adding friends of his returned home wounded and traumatized. After witnessing injuries, drug addiction and exposure to Agent Orange — a toxic chemical the U.S. used to destroy forest cover — he was appalled by the “horrors of war.” “I’ve always been peaceful in my heart and in my head,” Ogard said. Before retirement, his career was shaped by that perspective. Ogard worked in HIV care for children with the BronxCare Health System, a not-for-profit hospital in the South Bronx, as well as a nurse practitioner in public schools, a massage therapist, an interior renovator and a freelance photographer. After the holiday season has passed, Ogard leaves the lights up until they burn out, typically around April. “Peace to me is tranquility, safety, love and kindness,” he said. “It embodies the virtues I was taught to which to aspire, and it’s small enough to put on a balcony railing. It’s one word that exemplifies all of that to me.”
Above West 235th Street, on a balcony at the Parkway House apartment building, is a glimmering set of gold twinkle lights that spell out the word “PEACE.” The 74-year-old man behind it, Norris Ogard, is in his 35th year of putting up the decoration neighbors say they look forward to each year. “I just want to open my heart up to whoever sees it,” Ogard told The Press. “It’s part of my being that I choose to impart through the lights.” A self-described “old hippie,” the 40-year Riverdale resident was first prompted to put up the sign in 1990, after U.S. involvement in the Gulf War began under former President George H.W. Bush. Ogard saw other Christmas decorations around the neighborhood, and wanted to make his own statement. It was “one of those ‘give peace a chance’ sort of things,” he explained. Ogard said he’s always been a “peacenik,” a term to describe someone who is against war and violence. As a young man during the Vietnam War, he burnt his draft card in protest,
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the Key Food location and said it would check back with elected officials and community representatives within one to two weeks as discussions continue. “We were shocked to hear that they estimated it would take a year to find someone and then to subsequently do the renovations,” Council Member Dinowitz told The Press. “That is a long time for a community to wait.” He added that Braun Management made clear it would not begin renovations ahead of signing a lease. “This affects us so much because it reduces the foot traffic in the area,” Edmondson said, whose business sits near the shuttered supermarket. “It decreases it tremendously.” The Key Food functioned as a daily anchor, she noted, drawing residents who combined grocery shopping with visits to nearby businesses, and warned that its absence could accelerate the corridor’s decline if the vacancy drags on. “This is the only supermarket that [the neighborhood] has,” Edmondson said, adding that seniors in particular are now forced to travel farther or use delivery services for basic necessities. A spokesperson for the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance said the organization is dedicated to pressing for a reputable supermarket willing to invest in long-deferred improvements and commit to serving neighborhood needs. “We want them to make sure [Braun] follows up with their word, that they give us a supermarket that we need,” the spokesperson said. “We’re not asking for a mattress store. We’re asking for food, which is not a luxury — it’s a need.” Braun Management indicated it expected to check back with elected officials and community representatives within the next one to two weeks of the meeting, when discussions with potential operators may be further along. Even under the most optimistic scenario outlined during the Dec. 22 call, however, months of negotiations and extensive renovations would still stand between the neighborhood and a reopened grocery store.
As chatter around the Key Food closure on Riverdale Avenue continues to dominate the neighborhood, elected officials and community leaders are urgently working to secure a new supermarket in its place. Discussions with the property’s management, however, suggest the road to reopening could stretch many months. The now-empty supermarket at the Skyview Shopping Center left behind more than empty grocery aisles. Many residents, particularly seniors, lost the neighborhood anchor — the only grocery store along North Riverdale’s busiest commercial corridor. “This is a real priority,” Eric Dinowitz recently told the Press. “We stressed the importance of it to them. The shutdown followed years of visible deterioration inside the store, conditions that had drawn repeated complaints from shoppers and scrutiny from city inspectors. As previously reported by The Riverdale Press, inspectors documented water-damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout the supermarket, evidence of ongoing leaks and buckets placed to catch water dripping from above. Brown stains marked ceiling panels in multiple sections of the store, underscoring long-standing maintenance issues that were never fully resolved even as the supermarket continued operating. Kevin Luna owned that Key food for nearly a decade, telling The Press conditions, the sudden shutdown was compounded by mounting financial pressures that made the closure less sudden than it appeared from the outside. Luna, who managed the Key Food since 2015, said rising costs and unresolved property issues ultimately made continued operation unsustainable. “The rent was too high.” Luna said, “It’s gone up incrementally every year because costs associated with the rent were going higher.” He said the end had been anticipated by Key Food employees long before the doors finally closed. Around Thanksgiving,
Luna chose to pull the plug despite publicly announcing the decision in mid-December. Less than a week after the store shuttered, on Dec. 22, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz, Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, community leader and Female Fight Club owner Johanna Edmondson and Giordana Avila, a board member of the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance, held a phone call with KF Braun Management to discuss what happened, and what, if anything, might come next. KF Braun Management, which manages the Skyview Shopping Center, did not respond to multiple requests for comment. However, the Press confirmed the details of the meeting through participants who took part in the meeting. According to those accounts, Braun Management stated it is actively seeking a new supermarket operator but made clear that any replacement tenant would be responsible for all capital improvements to the space — a substantial undertaking for a property that has shown signs of deterioration for years. The company added it is actively working with brokers who specialize in grocery tenants and is exploring a range of potential operators, from regional supermarket chains to smaller mom-and-pop groups that typically operate 10 to 12 stores. The space is currently listed at approximately $55,000 per month on Braun’s website, or $45 per sq. ft. the management firm stated that the former Key Food operator had not paid rent for roughly a year and had chosen not to remain for the remainder of the lease. It also said it learned of the store’s departure through social media rather than through direct notice from the tenant. Under the framework described during the call, any new supermarket would need to complete renovations and repairs before opening to the public — a process estimated to take six to 12 months once an operator is secured. The management company expressed interest in finding what it described as a quality supermarket operator to avoid repeating the same problems that plagued
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Joining the fray at Maduro’s arraignment By OLIVIA YOUNG oyoung@riverdalepress.com
In the early morning of Jan. 5, a helicopter circled above the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, while a crowd gathered outside awaiting the arrival of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by the U.S. two days before in a military operation, with President Donald Trump citing a recent indictment that alleges Maduro helped “transport thousands of tons of cocaine” into the U.S. Maduro and Flores were soon brought to Lower Manhattan for their first formal court appearance, and local grassroots group Northwest Bronx Indivisible spoke out shortly after the arraignment finished. The organization urged residents to contact their elected officials, and ask them “to condemn Trump’s reckless and illegal attack on Venezuela.” It provided an online tool where users can enter their name and address, automatically sending an email to the relevant member of Congress.
Indivisible activist Daniel Guenzburger, longtime activist and member of Indivisible, told The Press he took issue with the lack of congressional approval on U.S. action in Venezuela. He said though Maduro is an authoritarian leader, the U.S. is ignoring the rights of a sovereign nation. “There needs to be respect for the international rules of engagement between countries,” Guenzburger said. “For Donald Trump to direct the military to go in and take over, to kidnap … it violates the kind of procedures nations have had to avoid wars.” Rep. Ritchie Torrres took to his personal X account to make a statement, saying the U.S. Constitution puts the power to declare war in Congress, and that history warns regime change can cause more instability than it prevents. “Power cannot replace principle,” he wrote. “Nor can the ends justify the means. In a con-
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Above, a demonstrator holds a sign that reads “Happy New Year!” with a cartoon drawing of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in handcuffs and orange prison jumpsuits. At left, demonstrators were separated by a metal police barrier, where NYPD Community Affairs officers monitored both crowds. stitutional republic, the rule of law must prevail over an act of raw military might.”
Some are mum Rep. Adriano Espaillat did not respond to request for comment by press time. Other local political groups, such as Unity Democrats and the Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club, told The Press they had not taken an official stance. At the arraignment, Maduro walked into the courtroom wearing tan pants and a darkcolored shirt, with an orange
shirt underneath. Flores was dressed in the same, and both wore headphones to hear a translator. Maduro’s defense attorney, Barry Pollack — who previously defended Wiki Leak’s founder Julian Assange — sat beside him. Maduro appeared to be scribbling on a notepad before the proceedings began. Judge Alvin Hellerstein asked Maduro to confirm his identity, to which he calmly responded through a translator that he was the president of Venezuela, and was “here kidnapped.” Hellerstein inter-
rupted to say there would be another time to get into that. Later, Hellerstein asked Maduro how he pleaded to the charges against him, which included narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy — both from 1999 to 2025 —- possession of and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. “I am innocent,” Maduro responded, his hands steepled. “I am not guilty. I am a decent man.” Flores, who faces the latter three charges, also pleaded not
guilty, saying she was “completely innocent.” The defense also said at one point that Flores had sustained injuries during the capture, noting the appearance of her face — in reference to a bandage Flores wore on her forehead — and damage to her ribs.
Demonstrators Outside the courthouse, dozens of demonstrators clashed at Columbus Park, separated by a metal police barrier and monitored by NYPD Community Affairs officers.
On one side, was a sea of Venezuelan flags and signs that read “Maduro out! Real Venezuelans here” and “Maduro, your legacy is pain, death, exile and separation. Venezuela renace!” to name a few. Some chanted “Thank you, Trump.” Across, demonstrators held a large, orange banner that said, “The fascist Trump regime must go now!” and signs such as “No U.S. War on Venezuela.” Maduro’s next court date is set for March 17, and neither he nor Flores is seeking bail at this time.
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What to look for in a second act A fiftieth birthday is often viewed as a milestone moment in an individual’s personal and professional life. Upon turning 50, some adults might have felt as though they could see the light at the end of their professional tunnel, but that that’s not necessarily so in the modern era. According to the Pew Research Center, the number of adults 65 and older who are still working has nearly doubled since the late 1980s. The researchers at Pew also note the rate of workers 75 and older who are still working has quadrupled since 1964. So while 50 might once have been viewed as an age when it’s time to start thinking about a professional exit strategy, modern adults 50 and over may now be looking for a second act so they can keep working for decades to come. No two professionals are the same, so what makes for an ideal second act for some might not do the same for others. Everyone must identify their own professional priorities, but the following are a handful of qualities to look for in your second act. • Transferability: Professionals change careers for a
The number of adults 65 and older who are still working has nearly doubled since the late 1980s. wide range of reasons, including a desire to do something wholly different from their current job. But even if a chance to do something new is your primary motivation, it can be beneficial to find a second act where skills from your existing career transfer over. Transferability can help bridge the experience gap, making it easier to land a first job in a new field. Transferability also can make the transition easier on you, as you’re less likely to feel like you’re starting at square one if you can utilize your existing reservoir of skills in your new job. • Flexibility: Flexibility also can be useful when changing careers. Teaching is a flexible field that many established professionals look to when pondering a second act. If you prefer to try before you buy,
then look for a flexible teaching position like an adjunct professor’s role at a local college or consider substitute teaching. Flexibility also can pertain to where you work. Pew reports that one in four workers 55 and older teleworked in 2024, so if you’re switching careers to spend more time at home and with your family, then a second act that offers the flexibility of remote working might be just what you need. • Opportunity: If you aren’t decided on what you’d like your second act to be, then researching growth fields that figure to offer plenty of opportunities can be a great place to start. Read up on burgeoning new fields or established professions experiencing staffing shortages. If you aspire to relocate to a locale that’s more retiree-friendly, then look into places you’re interested in and see which types of professional opportunities are available so you can continue to work as long as you’d like in your new home. A second act that allows professionals to utilize their existing skills and offers plenty of flexibility and opportunity can be just what professionals need to make a successful transition to a new line of work.
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duly entered on August 25, 2016, a Decision and Order duly entered on June 2, 2023, and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Bronx County Supreme Court, Courtroom 711, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451-2937 on February 2, 2026 at 2:15 p.m., premises known as 456 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY 10454. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City and State of New York, Block 2278 and Lot 36. Approximate amount of judgment is $431,494.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 380878/2008E. Leticia Arzu, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 193333-2 4169
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Exercise is an important component of healthy living at any age. Physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body weight and offers mental benefits like reduced stress and the potential to reduce risk for cognitive decline. But it’s important to point out that appropriate exercise for a person at age 20 may look quite different from the right exercise regimen for someone who is 50 or older. WebMD says exercise is important for quality of life as one ages and is a key to independence. It is important to think of exercise as a tool, and as with all tools, the right ones should be used with a goal to avoid injury. Fitness after 50 should prioritize some practices and avoid others. • Focus on resistance training. Cardiovascular exercise is important for heart health and general health, but strength training also is essential to counter some of the normal effects of aging. Resistance exercise performed several times each week can help combat muscle loss and bone density decline. • Opt for low-impact activities. Low-impact exercises that involve less jumping and pounding will be easier on the joints. A doctor, physical therapist or athletic trainer can help to customize or adapt activities based on a person’s limitations or medical conditions.
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Exercise is important for maintaining a good quality of life. • Warm up before working out. Older adults are advised to warm up muscles before exercising to avoid injury, particularly if it has been some time since you last exercised. Harvard Medical School recommends five minutes of brisk walking or time on an elliptical machine to get blood flowing to muscles and make them pliable. After working out, it’s advisable to stretch afterwards. • Switch to interval training. Interval training, which alternates between intense exercises and less demanding “rest” periods, offers greater benefits compared to a consistent exercise pace. Interval training helps burn extra calories and maximizes oxygen consump-
tion. • Increase the number of rest days. Focusing on recovery after age 50 is important. Tissue takes more time to recover as the body ages, and that may require longer rest periods between workouts. • Pay attention to what your body is saying. Scripps Health says that even with a doctor or professional trainer guiding workouts, an individual is the best judge if physical activity is too much or too little. Everyone should pay attention to signs of overexertion, such as dizziness, excessive fatigue or chest pain. Other signs of discomfort, such as joint pain, may mean the intensity needs to be dialed down or other exercises chosen.
Making friends in your golden years Aging and change go hand in hand. Physical changes associated with aging, such as graying hair or reduced muscle mass, may garner the most attention. But personal relationships also can change as people age. As a person ages, interests could change and home base may not be what it once was. People move after retirement, and friends you might once have seen with frequency may no longer be as close by. Children are older, and the friends you made from these early parenthood relationships may change as well. It is important to have a
solid group of friends. Psychology Today reports that a strong social network reduces the risk of early death by around 45 percent. Recent data even indicates that loneliness is as great a health risk as smoking half a pack of cigarettes per day. Starting fresh and making friends at 50 or older might seem challenging. Although making new friends after 50 may take more effort than it did when you were younger, it is certainly not impossible. Here are some tips for making friends after 50. • Join a networking group. Networking isn’t just for advancing your career. Network-
ing groups that focus on friendships can help individuals meet one another. • Organize a get-together. Sometimes making friends involves effort on your part. You might need to step out of your comfort zone and initiate first contact with others. • Get involved with activities. A church group or a volunteer activity can be a great place to meet new people. I • Consider other generations. Friends need not be the same age and from the same generation. Keep an open mind that friends can come in all ages and from all walks of life.
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The Riverdale Choral Society will hold open rehearsals for the upcoming 2026 spring season in January, welcoming singers of all voice ranges, including soprano, alto, tenor and bass. The program will be performed in two concerts in early May in the Riverdale area of the Bronx. Rehearsals will be conducted by co-music director David Štech. Singers who join the ensemble will rehearse for a concert program titled The Seasons of Love, featuring contemporary and traditional music. The repertoire includes folk songs from the English, Irish and American traditions, settings of poetry by Rumi and the Song of Songs, and works by Paul McCartney, Stephen Paulus, Leonard Bernstein and Billy Joel. Rehearsals take place at Christ Church Riverdale, with on-street parking and access to public transportation. Open rehearsals will be held on Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. Subsequent rehearsals will be held Wednesdays, at 7 p.m., through early May.
Inner Space Yoga will host a Modern Dance Workshop on Friday, Jan. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This hour-long event follows the format of a traditional modern dance technique class. It begins with a full body warm-up, followed by traveling phrases across the floor, and ending with a choreographed combination that is invigorating, soulful, and expressive. Led by professional dancer and teaching artist Annmaria Mazzini, a former member of the world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company, the class will focus on alignment, proper technique, and strengthening through key fundamentals of modern dance.
Beginner yoga series Join Inner Space Yoga’s Kendera Jackson on Saturday, Jan. 17 and Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m. Designed for the beginner who appreciates a structured approach to understanding the yoga process, the basic poses, the difference between good and bad tension and how to move between poses with ease. Reserve a single class fo $30.
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Recommended for ages 4+. Family Art Project: Starry Night Sky. Get lost in the vast expanse of the night sky and explore the stars and planets visible at this time of year. Capture this cosmic spectacle by making your own light box full of constellations and learn what these phenomena can teach us about the mysteries of space. Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Forest Bathing in the Winter Landscape On Saturday, Jan. 10, from noon to 2 p.m., bundle up and explore Wave Hill’s serene winter landscape using all of your senses. Led by certified nature therapy guide Cindy Olsen, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and awaken your mind and body as you connect
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nutes and provides attendees with the opportunity to engage with curators and artists and ask questions. Registration is not required, and all are welcome. Tours run Thursdays and Saturdays, at 2 p.m. Winter Birding The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with birding guide, Haley Scott to observe birds in their winter habitat. Birders of all levels encouraged. A limited number of binoculars, monoculars and walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Tickets required for all participants. Severe weather cancels. Runs on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
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Journaling during Difficult Times Riverdale Senior Services invites you to Journaling for Creatives During Difficult Times, an in-center class designed to help participants reconnect with their creative voice through guided writing. The weekly group experience is limited to eight participants and requires advance registration. Led by former NYU journalism professor and author of 25 books Lori Perkins, the class uses short, structured journaling prompts to encourage reflection, creativity and momentum. Participants will write brief personal essays, with the option to share
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Family Art Project: Starry night sky
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The Organizing and Curatorial Committee of the New York Latin American Triennial announces the Smart Cities exhibition at the Lehman College Art Gallery. The exhibition explores the dialogue between art, architecture and technology in shaping more sustainable urban futures. The exhibition runs through Friday, Jan. 17.
At Riverdale Neighborhood House
Youth market Stop by the Riverdale Neighborhood House youth market for fresh, local produce straight from the farmers. Other items for sale include sourdough bread from baker Annie Miller. The Neighborhood House accepts EBT, cash, credit, FAMM checks, vouchers, SNAP EBT and Health Bucks, ensuring access for everyone in the community. The market is open every Thursday, from 1 to 6 p.m. Masala Bhangra Masala Bhangra, a high-energy Bollywood-inspired dance class, returns to Riverdale Neighborhood House. Open to ages 18 and older, the class is led by instructor Deborah Kolb, who has been teaching Masala Bhangra for more than 15 years, and is designed to bring some heat to the winter season. The class is held every Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m., until Feb. 3.
At New York Botanical Garden
Evergreen Express Explore the sights and sounds of winter at the New York Botanical Garden’s Everett Children’s Adventure Garden with a mix of self-guided and guided seasonal activities. Visitors can hike the Story Trail featuring Dan Salmieri’s Bear and Wolf, following the two characters as they explore a winter forest at night using their senses. The experience also includes a treetop walk, hands-on craft activities such as making a mini evergreen swag, outdoor train play and a cozy stop in the herbarium to read and explore. The Treetop Walk will be closed during inclement weather. Activities run through Sunday, Jan. 11. 34th Annual Holiday Train Show The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden offers its 34th year of enchanting train displays and cherished seasonal traditions. Each year brings magic and memories, and the Holiday Train Show offers something for everyone, with two ways to experience it: day or night. In a miniature cityscape of natural wonders brought to life, the timeless magic of rail travel fills the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory with nostalgia. More than 300 scale-model locomotives and trolleys wind through a showcase of nearly 200 twinkling, plant-based replicas of famous landmarks. The show runs through Sunday, Jan. 11.
At the New York Public Library
Therapy Dog Reading Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler. He was wishing that a child would read him a story...and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library.
Wave Hill
Get lost in the vast expanse of the night sky and explore the stars and planets visible at this time of year. Make your own light box full of constellations and learn what these phenomena can teach us about the mysteries of space. Join on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tyler, a licensed therapy dogs, and his owners look forward to you reading them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend. This event runs on Monday, Jan. 12 and Monday Jan. 26, for ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for each 15-minute slot. ASL interpretation and real-time captioning available upon request, with at least two weeks notice. Teens Get Crafty: Mystery Paper Projects This event for ages 12 to 18 will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library, on Friday Jan. 9. During this program, participants will open a box filled with eight pounds of assorted fancy paper, and then use the rest of the craft supplies to create one-of-a-kind paper projects! All materials will be provided, and snacks will be served. No registration required. First come, first served. Short Lit, Short Pencils Two Thursdays a month, the Spuyten Duyvil Library will host Short Lit, Short Pencils, where bookworms read a selected piece – stories, essays, poems and more. You discuss themes, writing styles and create your own short-form works. Copies of the selected stories will be available at the library front desk. They can also be accessed through nypl.org/
locations/spuyten-duyvil. This event is open to those 18 and older. Join on Thursday, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22., where you will discuss “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” authored by Ursula K. Le Guin. Writing Circle Kingsbridge Library hosts weekly Writing Circle meetings in an intimate setting where attendees can share unpublished drafts and give and receive feedback. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Registration can be completed at nypl.org to receive the Google Meet code, which will be emailed the day before. The group meets every Thursday, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Bronx Museum after hours On the first Friday of each month, The Bronx Museum hosts a free after-hours party open to all ages. Because the first Friday of January 2026 falls on New Year’s Day, the museum will hold next month’s event on Jan. 9. Attendees are invited to enjoy music by DJ Curly Nez, create collage vision boards for New Year’s intentions and explore the sculptures on view in the exhibit Ministry: Reverend Joyce McDonald, which art critic Jerry Saltz named his top New York exhibition of 2025 in New York Magazine. Complimentary light bites and be-
verages will be provided. Groups of any size organized privately or through a school, community center or other entity must register through the Group Tours form at least one week in advance. Due to capacity limitations, groups are not engaged through this program.
At Van Cortlandt Park
Trail Work Thursdays Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and fellow residents every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon to help maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Tools and gloves are provided for this smallgroup volunteer event, limited to five participants. It’s a hands-on opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying the Bronx’s natural beauty. Forest Friday Volunteer at with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance to remove invasive species from the Van Cortlandt Park’s Northwest Forest every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. The work helps promote biodiversity, protect young trees and improve forest health. No prior experience is needed. Tools and gloves are provided. Nature Group Walk On Sunday, Jan. 11, from 10 to 11 a.m., meet at the Nature Center for a walk in Tibbett Meadow, along the Mill
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Opinion Point of view Listen to the next generation safety for Jews will not come from litmus tests. A definition of antisemitism won’t stop e had me at “a new era.” the next unprovoked attack on Jews. Nor It certainly feels like one. And it will real security be achieved by suppresshas felt that way since he took the ing free expression… not here, not now, not city by storm last spring with quirky, man- ever. on-the-street vertical videos, a simple but The real threat in Trump’s America is not resonating message of affordability, and an the BDS movement. It comes from a rising easy smile. tide of a new, youthful version of good old“Eight and a half million New Yorkers will fashioned, right-wing, white supremacist, anspeak this new era into existence,” he con- tisemitic fascism, excused if not sanctioned tinued. “It will be loud. It will be different. It by the presumptive 2028 GOP presidential will feel like the New York we love.” nominee. If you’re unfamiliar with the filth Love him or hate him, Zohran Mamdani coming out of the mouths of Groypers like has inarguably energized a generation that Nick Fuentes, Nazi apologists like Darryl was on the verge of checking out of politics Cooper, or the new and disproved Tucker altogether (or worse, turning toward dark- Carlson, then you’re in for a real treat. These er methods of expressing its frustrations); Jew-hating, new-right thugs may be the fuwhile at the same time, teaching some old ture of a post-Trump Republican Party. dogs new tricks. Count me as one of them. Ben Rhodes, a former Deputy National But I had to be dragged into his camp Security Adviser under Obama recently clinging to a politics of the past. Even for a wrote in a NYT opinion piece “if you believe lifetime student of political science, this old a 19-year-old Jewish college student chantdog needed an instruction manual to under- ing “Free Palestine” is more dangerous than stand what this insurgent the vice president of the Unitmovement meant to many ed States implying that GerGen Z’ers; a generation mans should embrace the farthat has come under some The birthright right Alternative for Germany legitimate fire for not know- of our children’s party, then you’re drawing the ing their tuchas from their wrong lessons from history.” elbow on a broad range of generation is a Yet, it is no small order issues, most notably, the deeply divided to ask New York’s Jewish Israeli-Palestinian conflict. population to overlook those In this respect, it should nation (and world) chants, ignore Mamdani’s rebe noted, they wouldn’t bleeding a slow fusal to disavow some of his be the first cohort with illown past provocative beliefs, death from selfinformed and performative or to dismiss its discomfort inflicted wounds. “activists.” with some of his supporters. Fortunately, the same So, who are we to But, with all due respect, cannot be said of my registhose who understandably tered-to-vote children, who lecture them? can’t get past a Palestinian flag along with their peers can at his rallies or the references take any receptive adult to to Islam in his speeches, are school on issues ranging from the environ- making a choice to ignore the opportunity ment, identity, and social justice. his movement represents. But the liberal orthodoxy of the New Deal No, Mamdani may not translate well beand Great Society that Boomers like me grew yond the five boroughs - especially to those up with, and helped build the United States who are old enough to be his parents - but into a flawed, yet awe-inspiring superpower, his superpower to engage a new generahas failed our children’s generation in some tion of young voters in college towns like fundamental and existential ways. Their Ann Arbor, Michigan, Athens, Georgia and birthright is a deeply divided nation (and Madison, Wisconsin; or speak the language world) bleeding a slow death from self-inflict- of workers in union towns like Pittsburgh ed wounds. So, who are we to lecture them? and Detroit is exactly what the Democratic And then comes along this brown Sven- Party needs to overcome a two-percentagegali with the temerity to lecture us thusly, point deficit in a swing state. “For too long, those fluent in the good gramBut he must succeed here first. And in mar of civility have deployed decorum to my humble opinion, we must help him. mask agendas of cruelty.” Democracy on life support Damn does the truth sting! But governing a city of 8.5 million souls At a time when American Democracy is (and even more opinions) will be a task of skyscrapian proportions. Surely this incred- on life support, civil liberties are under asibly bright, generationally charismatic and sault and the specter of an ICE offensive perhaps foolishly confident young upstart on our communities and neighbors looms, has mistakes awaiting in his future and they there should be only one imperative… DEwill cost the city in ways that are difficult to FEAT MAGA. If I have to lock arms with a Never Trump predict. But, on this windswept New Year’s Day, the city felt both disconcertingly and Republican or keffiyeh-wearing college student to help put an end to this national nightfabulously weightless. mare, tell me where and when. As civil rights Success is beside the point organizer Bernice Johnson Reagon once said, “if you are comfortable with everyone in Whether he succeeds in bringing an am- your coalition, you’re not in a coalition.” bitious agenda to fruition is beside the point, I choose to stand with this audacious explained my 28-year-old son as the jaded young-blood, who actually meant it when version of myself cautioned him to be pre- he raised his right hand and swore an oath pared for disappointment. Flashing a “you to support the Constitution of the United don’t get it” smile, my son described Mam- States. I couldn’t have cared less what book dani’s victory as “spiritual.” his left hand rested upon. True, it turns out. You can’t help but want If Jewish New Yorkers hope to help overto believe. come the culture of divisiveness and hate Maybe it’s because he speaks a new lan- created by Trump, be true to their values, guage. One that holds the promise of not only and be a relevant constituency in the reawakening a heretofore sleeping giant of un- construction that follows MAGA, then we der 30’s, but also galvanizing long dormant must look past our differences and practice and disillusioned liberal voters. He brings urgent Tikun Olum, the Jewish principle of something to the cultural and political land- “healing the world.” scape that is both fresh and, at this crucial The man who uttered these words on moment, perhaps more valuable than even New Year’s Day gets it… “Not only will we experience or wisdom; uncanny messaging make it possible for every New Yorker to afdiscipline blended with an innate sense of ford a life they love once again — we will what drives attention in a digital maelstrom. overcome the isolation that too many feel But here’s what clinched it for me… he’s and connect the people of this city to one easy to root for. Unlike his more irritable another.” mentors (AOC and Bernie), Mamdani is a Amen brother! Godspeed and good luck. happy warrior, seemingly undaunted by the The political winds are already lining up task ahead of him or the entrenched power against you in Albany, Washington and on structures he aims to disrupt, if not shatter. Wall Street. But maybe, just maybe, enshalBut for many Jewish New Yorkers, he has lah, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob touched a nerve that was already raw after will bless you and New York’s Jewry (and all two years of soul-crushing conflict in the of our neighbors) with safety, prosperity and Middle East and family-dividing debate in success over the next four years. the diaspora. It took less than 24 hours into Cliff Stanton is an entrepreneur who has run his mayoralty for suspicion to reignite and for City Council in District 11 and served as the the fearmongering to resume. I can’t think greenway director of the Kingsbridge Riverdale of anything more counter-productive. Real Van Cortlandt Development Corporation. By CLIFF STANTON
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Donald Trump should meet with Epstein’s victims audience, as a way of shaming Hillary Clinton. He evidently did not question their accusations. Perhaps he would stop declaring that the investigation into the Epstein files is a hoax if a half dozen of Epstein’s victims confronted him in the Oval
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Condemn all forms of oppression while they purveyors of hate To the editor: As if backing genocide of finance genocide and stealing 600,000 people and starvation of the rest in Palestine wasn’t enough, bombing civilians in Nigeria on Christmas day, the Trumpsters and neocons, funded by billionaire zionists and Christian Nationalists, decided to break USA and international laws by kidnapping the president of a sovereign socialist nation and his wife and in doing so bombed or murdered 40 civilians and military fighting back in the country with the world’s largest oil reserves: Venezuela. Kudos to newly elected socialist Mayor Mamdani for registering his disgust with Trump’s latest fascist, authoritarian move. But traditional democrats are silent — Rep. Ritchie Torres, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Gov. Kathy Hochul — or issuing the absolute lightest condemnations on twitter or press releases (Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries). Stealing oil, overriding the will of Venezuelan voters and giving a fortune in stolen oil to U.S. fossil fuel companies and investment firms show capitalism kills. Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, and Mexico have all been threatened with similar treatment soon and not even the UN is putting up a fight. No wonder radical rightwing billionaires seek to ban phrases like settler colonialism, racism, classism and all
resources around the globe. The USA has never been a participatory democracy. The founders were wealthy White men who attacked indigenous peoples and used African slave labor to enrich themselves. They ensured wealthy white male cishet landowners would stay in control via three antidemocratic means: the unelected Supreme Court, the Electoral College, and the Senate. 250 years later, Trump and his cronies in both capitalist parties are enriching themselves at the expense of people of color at home and abroad by making the Executive Branch all-powerful while Congress rolls over and plays dead for campaign cash. 250 years ago “colonists” broke away from the King of England. In this 250th anniversary it’s time for us all to hold a second revolution and topple the Fascist Pirate King and his financiers — AIPAC, banksters, tech CEOs — while we can still dissent. What are you doing to end genocide, starvation, bombing, kidnapping and murder of Palestinian, Nigerian, Venezuelan (and so many more) nationals in 2026? STUART CHEN-HAYES, PH.D. Dr. Chen-Hayes is a professor and program coordinator for the Counselor Education program at Lehman College.
Pass single payer health care To the editor: As New York State Legislators begin the 2026 session, it is imperative they pass the New York Health Act-S3425/A1466, NYHA. Governor Hochul estimated federal cuts would negatively impact the state’s healthcare system by $13 billion and “…rips away health care coverage from 1.5M New Yorkers”. Passing the NYHA, a universal single payer healthcare system, can answer the Governor’s concerns as well as can offset the federal cuts. Assemblyman Dinowitz, a longtime supporter and a strong advocate for this crucial legislation, says he will “… continue to be a loud voice to get this legislation passed.” However, he did raise the concern “…it would carry an enormous price tag” while he points out “…it would save even more money for people and also require much more comprehensive coverage than most people have now.” The Honorable Assemblyman Richard N Gottfried, retired former chair of the NYS Assembly Health Committee, summarizes how passing the
NYHA can reduce the New York State budget: “In New York, it would save almost $60 billion a year by ending health plan administrative costs, marketing and profit; ending the costly burden doctors and hospitals face fighting with health plans; and having the bargaining clout to bring down drug prices. The savings enable us to cover the uninsured, end out-of-pocket costs, and cover long-term care, which would together cost a little over $40 billion a year. That’s net savings of about $17 billion a year. “ “YES WE CAN” pass the NYHA regardless of the price tag because it will save New Yorkers billions. For more information go to State Senator Rivera, Health committee chair’s website Rivera.NYSENATE. GOV or the Campaign for New York Health Website NYHCAMPAIGN.ORG. Spread the word! “Your silence gives consent” (Plato) ROBERTA M. TODD Ms. Todd is a board member of Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition and Coordinator of the Social Justice Ministry of Christ Church Riverdale
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Letter to the editor To the editor: During one of the presidential debates in 2016, thencandidate Trump arranged to have four women who had accused Bill Clinton of sexual abuse--Juanita Broaddrick, Paula Jones, Kathleen Willey, and Kathy Shelton -— -sit in the
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To the editor: Yes, “Love can conquer hate,” as emphasized by Morgan Evers Christmas day Point of View. So can common sense, common decency and a sense of fairness. If you truly believe in law and order, you will not make exceptions for crimes committed against people of any nationality, color, religion or lack thereof, sex or sexual preference. If you are logical, you will not condemn a whole group for the actions of some of their members. Since no group of humans is free of scum, that would require condemnation of the entire human race. Fairness requires condemnation of all haters. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have refused to consider the establishment of a Palestinian state and Netanyahu has allowed terrorist attacks by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. While there is no defense of the Hamas October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel, there is also no defense of the disproportionate response. The killings of mostly civilians and the destruction of their homes, schools and hospitals cannot be justified. To ask if peace can be achieved with Hamas is a reasonable question. But the same question could be asked about peace with Netanyahu. We need both sides to recognize that neither will get “from the river to the sea.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recognized a Palestinian state on the conditions of destruction of “the terrorist organization Hamas” and the Palestinians› “recognition of Israel›s right to exist.” This is what Netanyahu had the gall to blame for the anti-semetic attack in Australia. Peace between Israelis and Palestinians will require mutual recognition. People who want to hate look to hate those who are different from themselves. Decades ago, I read about a rapist who hated women. He was beaten by his father and blamed his mother for not stopping him. He could not hate all men because he was one. So he irrationally decided to hate all women. I’m sure that if there is a heaven, not everyone up there likes each other. But their dislikes are for rational reasons, such as a person they find boring or annoying. They can follow the advice from the traditional Irish folk song, “Jug of Punch.” Those words are: “And them who don’t like me they can leave me alone.” But I strongly believe that if there’s an afterlife, both heaven and hell are completely integrated. RICHARD WARREN
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HOME OF THE WEEK Pamela Trebach of Trebach Realty
Bright four-bedroom co-op with balcony in Riverdale
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spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom cooperative apartment is available at 5601 Riverdale Avenue, Apartment 4-O, offering a blend of modern upgrades, generous layout, and a convenient Riverdale location. Priced at $599,000, the home is situated in a well-maintained postwar building with 24-hour doorman service and an array of amenities. Located on the fourth floor, the bright corner unit features **two exposures—east and north—**that allow for abundant natural light throughout the day. One of the highlights is the east-facing balcony, accessible through a glass door off the living room, providing open views and a perfect spot to enjoy sunrise mornings. The apartment includes a welcoming entry foyer that leads into a spacious living area with hardwood floors throughout. The renovated, windowed kitchen is outfitted with quartz coun-
tertops, undercounter lighting, and stainlesssteel appliances by Liebherr, GE, Sharp, and Asko. Both bathrooms have also been tastefully updated, contributing to the apartment’s modern feel. The building offers practical amenities, including two laundry rooms, an outdoor sitting area, and a children’s playground, making it especially appealing to families. Indoor garage parking is available on a waitlist for $150 per month, and residents also have access to a bicycle room and storage. Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, schools, parks, and public transportation, the pet-friendly co-op combines space, comfort, and accessibility. Monthly maintenance is $2,181.23, making this Riverdale residence a compelling option for buyers seeking room to grow in a fullservice building.
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4725 Independence Avenue
4600 Grosvenor Avenue
$2,695,000 | 7 BR, 7.5 BA | Web# 23656426
$1,675,000 | 3 BR, 2 5 BA | Web# 23460592
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2501 Palisade Avenue, H2
2500 Johnson Avenue, 2NP
$1,245,000 | 4 BR, 2.5 BA | Web# 23382974
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140 Van Cortlandt Park South
555 Kappock Street, 26E
$749,999 | 3 BR, 2 5 BA | Web# 23544476
$619,000 | 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 943736
Yanbing Li: M 917.971.2186 O 718.884.5815
Terhi Edwards: M 646.541.8072 O 718.884.5815 Nick Edwards: M 646.942.6334
3625 Oxford Avenue, 6B
525 West 238th Street, 1L
$599,999 | 2 BR, 2 BA | Web# 883237
$349,000 | 1 BR, 1 BA | Web# 23562752
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3030 Johnson Avenue, 4K
5621 Netherland Avenue, 5C
$349,000 | 2 BR, 1.5 BA | Web# 23672772
$150,000 | 1 BR, 1 BA | Web# 933107
Nick Edwards: M 646.942.6334
Maria Capotorto: M 917.566.7731 O 718.884.5815 Jospeh Zizzo: M 917.952.8672 O 718.884.5815
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south riverdale Web #858 Stone and Stucco house with 4-bdrms, 3 full & 2 half baths, stone wood-burning fireplace in living room, sunroom, formal dining room and renovated kitchen with marble countertops, private driveway and attached 1-car garage. $1,195,000
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