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Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze Deputy Chief says efforts on Palisade Ave. were hampered by a faulty hydrant, but DEP insists it was working fine.
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Reporter Olivia Young asked the mayor tough questions about SNAD violations. Page A6
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Firefighters formed a line to spread out a hose to a distant hydrant. Deputy Chief Jeffrey Facinelli said that the closest hydrant was inoperative. However, a Department of Environmental Protection representative disputed the claim.
Worthy bridge Advocates are pushing for the Henry Hudson Bridge to win landmark status. Page A4
First snow Sunday’s snowstorm was a delight to some, a burden to others. Page A5
Thick plumes of black smoke blanketed parts of North Riverdale on Dec.12 as crews of New York’s Bravest battled whitehot flames sweeping through a derelict home. Reports of the fire at 5501 Palisade Ave. came in at 9:32 a.m., according to the FDNY, and it took more than four hours to get under control. Yet, the incident is shrouded in mystery. The roaring blaze broke out in the basement of a deserted building which sat empty for years. Neighbor Lara Holtz, who lives just up the hill, recalled smelling smoke that morning and initially believed it was coming from a nearby resident lighting a bonfire. “[Then] I saw smoke from the roof,“ she said. “It’s really strange. The house has been empty for a long time, so it’s definitely unusual.” Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Facinelli of FDNY Division 7 was among the first to arrive at the scene of the one-alarm fire, Continued on page A4
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Amanda Septimo is latest Torres challenger By OLIVIA YOUNG oyoung@riverdalepress.com
Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, a South Bronx-native and representative since 2021, announced her campaign for Congress, becoming the sixth candidate in the race for Rep. Richie Torres’ seat. The 34-year-old progressive Democrat is running on safer streets, affordable housing, and clean air, as well as creating more jobs and support for small businesses. Septimo told The Press that Riverdale voters should know she aims to be a rep-
resentative who understands all perspectives, and is looking forward to getting to know the neighborhood and the needs of its residents better. After attending a recent event with a local political organization, she said some constituents expressed concern for the dynamic developing between Torres and congressional candidate Michael Blake. Blake, a critic of Israeli military action during the War in Gaza, has targeted Torres’ pro-Israel platform since announcing his campaign in November. “Israel is an important issue,” Septimo said. “But it’s not why I’m running for the
Bronx for Congress.” Another worry Riverdale constituents expressed is that they feel “squeezed,” unable to keep up with the rising cost of living, even though they’re considered middle-class. That challenge is not unique to the area, Septimo explained. “Ultimately, people want to feel safe and be able to afford their bills,” the assemblymember said. “They want to be able to live in a community that feels like it’s thriving. Whether you’re in Riverdale or in the South Bronx, that feels like a universal truth.” The 15th Congressional District is one of the poorest in the nation, a label Septimo
said she doesn’t often mention. It’s a lesson she learned from former Rep. José Serrano, the long-serving Democrat that Torres succeeded. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Septimo worked under Serrano first as a community liaison and later as a district director. “People use that phrase deriding the Bronx and sort of describing us as this place of despair,” Septimo said. “There are many people struggling, but [Serrano] always said it’s an honor to represent people who are poor because they have so much need. With that need comes so much trust Continued on page A4
Unique creative quarters take shape in Riverdale a seasoned photographer, Grusel offered to help Rod with his social media content. oyoung@riverdalepress.com The musician described Grusel as an Right now, the unit inside a diminutive older brother figure. Though Grusel has professional building at 2735 Henry Hud- two teenage kids of his own, he always son Pkwy. is a work in progress. Ripped up made time to help Rod shoot content, helpcarpet reveals cement floors, construction ing him gain followers. “He believed in my projtools are strewn about, dryect as soon as we met, and wall patches line the walls said ‘Bro, I’ll help you. I’m and there is even a standnot gonna charge you. Don’t alone bathtub in the corworry,’” Rod said. “I’ve never ner. But in a few months, run into somebody like that.” it will be a decked out proFrom there, their colduction studio. laboration grew, and when The Riverdale residents Rod shared his idea for TR behind it — 28-year-old Production Studios about musician Antoly Rodriguez six months ago, the pieces and 54-year-old celebrity started coming together. hairstylist William Grusel Right away, Grusel ap— said the interior will be proached Rod with a stratfilled by a podcast room, a egy. They reached out to gaming lounge and a conlandlords, secured a unit, tent creation area for phosourced investors and tographers or artists. started building, all made For Rodriguez, who easier by Grusel’s backgoes by the stage name Courtesy Toly Rod ground owning hair salons Toly Rod, the idea was TOLY ROD in Manhattan. The vision shaped by his own experiwas ambitious but clear — ences as an artist. The Latin-pop and R&B singer was often looking a space that is as sleek and practical as it is for sets to shoot his music videos, and felt a sense of community. “I’ve been an artist my whole life, so has a need for something more accessible. Studios with the right equipment were pricey, [Rod],” Grusel said. “We’re putting all our passions, our knowledge and creativity into and ones within budget lacked quality. “People are getting away with these this,” Corners will be designed for photothings because there’s a huge demand, but they’re not really offering the best servic- shoots or movie scenes, letting creators es,” Rod said. “Our space, we want it to be “look like they’re on an airplane, but they’re in a studio,” Grusel explained. But transformable.” Rod met Grusel a few years ago while they’re adding a stage for small live-music the stylist was chopping off a man bun that or poetry performances as well, and imag“needed to go.” They clicked instantly. Also ine the gaming lounge could also serve as Continued on page A4
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Conditions seemed less than ideally sanitary as the shelves emptied during the last days of Key Food’s operations at the Skyview Shopping Center.
Key Food closing leaves a growing grocery gap The closure of the Key Food supermarket at 5661 Riverdale Ave. is drawing renewed attention to how long-standing building violations and deferred maintenance at the Skyview Shopping Center property went unresolved while one of North Riverdale’s most relied-upon grocery stores continued operating. In the days before it shuttered on Dec. 16, shelves stood bare and clearance signs advertised 20 percent off remaining items – even on top of existing sale prices, a last hurrah for shoppers as a neighborhood anchor for those living nearby . For many residents, the loss removes
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one of the few supermarkets that balanced walkability and parking. The closure now forces residents, particularly seniors, to travel farther for necessities in an area where options have steadily narrowed. “Many of our senior citizens must walk the hills and valleys of Riverdale, some of which do not have sidewalks, in order to shop here,” Thomas Maguire, a nearby resident, noted. “They will now have to take a bus to 235th Street, down to Broadway or up to Yonkers in order to do their basic shopping.” Continued on page A4
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Riverdale Neighborhood House is hosting a varied series of afternoon workshops on Sunday, Dec. 21.
RNH welcomes solstice with ‘skillshare’ sessions What do wreath-making, affordable eating, community and tenant organizing, garment mending, tote bag-making and candle-making have in common? They’re all on the agenda at Riverdale Neighborhood House’s Sunday, Dec. 21, Solstice Skillshare Event. The afternoon-long event will offer a chance for neighbors to “come together to learn new skills, enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the winter solstice” at a series of free workshops. It also gives attendees “a chance to get involved with food justice work in the area and an opportunity to learn more about local community organizations,” according to the RNH website. A sandwich-making station for the Neighborhood Fridge and a “kids zone” with arts and crafts activities for children will also be available. Local organizations such as James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center, Friends of Spuyten Duyvil, Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition and more will also be tabling with information about their programming. In collaboration with The FreeStore, there will also be a station where you can donate and pick up gently used goods from your neighbors. Blick Art Materials has donated art supplies for the event. Session 1, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. will include Winter Wreath-Making. RNH gardener Ari Kazansky will teach participants how to make their own festive wreath using native
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BronxTalk’s Gary Axelbank had a lengthy discussion with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson about her goals and accomplishments.
On BronxTalk, Vanessa Gibson touts achievements and outlines her goals By MICHELLE MULLEN mmullen@riverdalepress.com Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson used a yearend appearance on “BronxTalk” to reflect on her first term and outline priorities for 2026, touching on topics like development, public health and public safety. The inter view marked Gibson’s 28th appearance on the BronxNet program and her eighth as borough president. Host Gar y Axelbank told The Press that his goal was to put Gibson “on the record” about major initiatives. Gibson opened the conversation by describing her approach to the job and the motivation that drives her daily work. “I wake up ever y day on purpose, with a purpose,” Gibson said. “And I realize my assignment to ser ve 1.5 million residents ever y single day.” Reflecting on her first four years in office, Gibson said she believes her administration has made meaningful progress across the borough. “In four years ser ving, I believe that we’ve done a lot to transform the borough to
invest in the people of our borough, the businesses and ever yone who makes our borough what it is today,” she said. A central focus of the
ment, empowerment. This is going to stimulate the economy in a real way.” Gibson said the next phase of the project will focus on implementation and oversight.
‘In four years serving, I believe that we’ve done a lot to transform the borough to invest in the people of our borough, the businesses and everyone who makes our borough what it is today.’ — Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson interview was the longdelayed redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory, a 600,000-square-foot landmark that has sat vacant for decades. The newly approved plan, El Centro Kingsbridge, followed months of community engagement and public input. “Finally, we are going to transform the Kingsbridge Armor y, the largest Armor y in the nation, over 600,000 square feet,” Gibson said. “Promise, potential, develop-
“Next steps are building out the community advisor y committee that will consist of stakeholders, community leaders, elected officials, to really provide the opportunity to implement a lot of the community benefits agreements that were codified by the city council,” she said. Maternal health was another major topic during the conversation, with Gibson pointing to persistent disparities in childbirth outcomes
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Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze on Palisade Ave. Continued from page A1 which quickly spread to other floors of the five-bedroom, fivebathroom dwelling. “It took a second-alarm assignment of firefighters to come extinguish the fire,” he told The Press, surrounded by more than 100 first responders crowding Palisade Ave. As the morning bled into afternoon, crews faced a series of obstacles. The deputy chief pointed to the nearest hydrant – just opposite the home – as presenting one of the earliest hurdles. “We found it was out of service, so we had to go to the next hydrant much further away to
DEP begs to differ However, a DEP spokesperson offered The Press a different perspective, saying officials checked the hydrant and found it “is in service and functioning properly.” Additionally, the agency said, a DEP supervisor and crew at the scene “were not alerted to any water supply or
pressure issues.” Perched on a cliffside, the home overlooks the Hudson River, offering sweeping views of the New Jersey Palisades. Its location, coupled with Friday’s frigid temperatures with a high of 34 degrees, made it especially prone to gusty waterfront winds that fanned the flames. “We had to have companies coming for relief because of the cold weather and everything,” Facinellii said, adding that the frigid weather also posed a slip hazard.“Companies only operate so long [before] we bring in new staffing to replace them.” The historic Victorian home was previously inhabited by
Alice and Stuart Boynton, who purchased it in 1997. It was put back on the market in 2016, three years after Alice’s death. Originally listed at $3.2 million, the property reached its peak asking price of $6.9 million in 2019 – less than a year after Stuart died at 90 years old.
On and off the market Robert Boynton, the late couple’s son and executor of the estate, sold it to Palisade Rose LLC in late 2022 for $3.3 million. The Westchester-based company is tied to real estate consulting firm Carlyle Development Services. Records from
the New York City Department of Buildings, or DOB, name Carlyle’s chief executive officer Abdi Mahmedi, as the owner of the Palisade Avenue dwelling. However, Zillow shows it back on the market in fall 2023 for $1.95 million – 41 percent less than Mahmedi paid. The listing was pulled and re-posted five months later, before being withdrawn for a final time in Aug. 2024. It has not been up for sale since. The long-neglected building has been empty since at least 2022. Left to waste away for years, the unoccupied home is blighted with plywood sheets blocking its entrances and win-
dows. These barriers presented a significant challenge to firefighters. As the fire intensified, flames climbed up the first and second floors and the attic before engulfing the roof.
No one was hurt There were no injuries reported and no one was inside the home when fire crews arrived. Several FDNY officials at the scene surveyed the site. They have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze. Both Mahamedi and Carlyle Development Services did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
Septimo is latest to challenge Torres Key Food closing leaves grocery
Continued from page A1 — to trust you to be someone who would actually do something to change it.” She added, the borough’s story as a place of hardship and struggle is one that needs to be interrupted. Residents know that narrative, but it shouldn’t be the message. Instead, they should be told what progress will be made. Calling it the “poorest congressional district” feels like a slogan to build a political platform on, not an effort to connect with constituents.
Creative solutions
Septimo said she advocates for solutions that are creative. In 2023, after a rise in violent incidents in and around bodegas, she spearheaded the Small Business Security Initiative. The pilot program provided grants for storeowners to buy panic buttons and updated security cameras throughout the South Bronx, Harlem and Washington Heights. “It started with a conversation and a problem in the community, flowed its way to a solution and ended in a policy,” Septimo said. Air quality has also been s a lesson a focus throughout her time osé Serrain office. She sponsored a bill hat Torres in 2021 that looked to reduce m Vanderair pollutants in the Bronx by under Serrepainting petroleum tanks a and later lighter color. When these metal containers, which store fluids iding the like crude oil and gasoline, us as this were painted dark colors, it inThere are creased the temperature and rrano] alemitted harmful vapors. Facilient people ties that store petroleum tanks so much in bulk are located near lowmuch trust income communities and communities of color, making it a matter of environmental justice. The law went into effect in January of last year. Similarly in 2023, she helped
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get to a water source,” the 24year FDNY veteran said. “So that all led up to a delay.” The Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP, was called to the scene to investigate, adding he plans to file a report with the city.
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If elected to Congress, Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, center, would be the first Dominican woman to hold the title. secure $130 million to modernize the Hunts Point Produce Market. Changes made will help alleviate emissions from large refrigeration units that are diesel-powered, as well as encourage the use of electricrun freight trucks.
‘Play offense’ The assemblymember aims to “play offense” as a Democrat on the federal level, saying the party is currently “defense oriented.” To her, this looks like calling for an expansion of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, or the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as food stamps. She has ideas to target the city’s Area Median Income measures, which are used to determine who qualifies for affordable housing. In areas like
the northwest Bronx, where income varies drastically between Riverdale and surrounding neighborhoods, the median can be skewed. Instead, eligibility could be assessed using more localized benchmarks, such zipcodes. “In an effort to standardize support across the country, which I understand the need for, we sort of rob the nuances that would actually lead to real help for people,” Septimo explained. As an assemblymember, Septimo has seen little controversy. Although, in 2023 City & State reported she hadn’t filed her campaign finance reports for nearly five years, adding there had been no enforcement from the Board of Elections. Septimo responded at the time, and also told The Press, that it was unintentional. Her treasurer was not a trained
accountant, and the team fell short on reporting funds. Now, the choice to run for Congress was not a watershed moment, but instead what felt like a “slow drip of neglect.” After waiting for change to come, Septimo asked herself, “What are you gonna do about it?” In the borough, she sees people who care about each other, who know how to make a lot happen with a little, and who find ways to show up for one another — “community in its purest form,” the candidate said. “I know how special it is to be from the Bronx,” Septimo told The Press. “I am also acutely aware of how much untapped potential our community has, because we really are just trapped in a set of circumstances that don’t allow the immense talent that exists to thrive … I’m really committed to changing that.”
Unique creative quarters take shape Continued from page A1 a venue for tournaments. The team aims to provide a creative site that is closer to home for residents, as well as a place for newcomers to expand their hobbies with equipment already provided for them. “If you ever wanted to start that podcast that you thought about and didn’t know how to, now you do,” Rod said. “If you want to do a photoshoot for the holidays, your family, a baby … you don’t have to go into the city.” With a swarm of ideas buzzing between them, the two artists are focused on the future, and eager to open the space to the public as soon as possible. “That’s our next move,” Grusel said. “Continue growing, continue building and just keep going as long as we can. I think we can go real far.”
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William Grusel and Antoly Rodriguez, known as Toly Rod, aim to open by January.
“The woman in the meat Continued from page A1 Many described the closure department wrapped a special as more than an isolated event, pack of salmon for me,” she but as a symbol of latest chapter recalled. “The kid in dairy orin more than a decade of insta- dered yogurts that my husband bility at the site. liked. I’ve heard older people “This has created a blight come in and call them by name. which affects the lives and the It’s a real sense of community.” property values of everyone Beyond access, the closure that lives here,” Maguire urged. creates consequences for those While this week’s shutdown who rely on the store for steady was announced with little no- income. Dozens of employees tice, records from the New are expected to lose their jobs York City Department of Build- with no more than two weeks of ings, or DOB, show conditions advance notice. inside the store had been cited “Over 40 employees will repeatedly for years. abruptly lose their jobs during According to the city’s Of- the holiday season, which is fice of Administrative Trials both heartbreaking and cruel,” and Hearings, inspectors cited said Female Fight Club Owner the store’s operator for “failure Johanna Edmonson, who wrote to maintain the building in a to the plaza’s management, urgcode-compliant ing an effort manner” on April to prevent 23, 2025, issuing long-term vaa Severity Class 2 ‘Over 40 cancy. violation. “We’re alV i o l a t i o n employees ready strugnotes state that will abruptly gling with too inspectors obmany vacant served “defective lose their jobs storefronts ceiling tile inside during the in the area,” with evidence of she said. We want to prewater stains due holiday season, vent Key Food to water leak,” which is both from becomas well as a “deing another fective ceiling heartbreaking empty space throughout store for years to with missing ceil- and cruel.” ing tiles through— Johanna come.” In addition out.” The official Edmonson to the ceiling also documented violations, the a “bucket w/ hosproperty cares attached to collect water” during the same visit. ries roughly $14,000 in civil The associated penalty totaled penalties, according to the $1,280, and the DOB reports the DOB NOW online portal. A summons from the city for violation remains open. Those conditions closely those violations listed responmirror an earlier violation is- dents Shopwell Inc. and KF sued on five years back. In that Braun Management, with the case, inspectors cited “missing, latter owning multiple storebroken and water-damaged fronts nearby Years of outreach from resiacoustical ceiling tiles at various locations of supermarket” dents to Trader Joe’s have long and ordered that the conditions gone unanswered, but elected be “repaired and replaced im- officials have recently renewed the effort. mediately.” Assemblymember Jeffrey That violation resulted in a $625 penalty. Yet, Key Food Dinowitz and Councilmember remained unresolved as the su- Eric Dinowitz sent joint letters to permarket continued operating. Braun Management and to TradMore than one resident told er Joe’s urging swift action to seThe Press those conditions cure a replacement supermarket. “Key Food leaving this shopwere visible long before the closure. Several described stained ping center will result in many ceiling tiles scattered through- people now having extra challenges when it comes to food out sporting brow water stains. Mary Devlin, who shopped shopping,” the officials wrote. at the store weekly, said the clo- “Both representatives would sure is especially heart break- like to address any challenges ing because of the workers as early as possible.” As the lights go dark at Key she’s known there for years “It clearly really needs re- Food, residents say the unanmodeled and updated,” she swered question is not only said. “But the people there -- the what replaces the store, but staff -- are really good people, how years-old violations were and they’ve been doing the best allowed to persist as conditions worsened and whether the they can.” Devlin continued, adding same pattern will repeat. Braun did not respond to reemployees regularly went out quests for comment. of their way to help customers.
Is it time for the Henry Hudson Bridge to be landmarked? By OLIVIA YOUNG oyoung@riverdalepress.com
The Henry Hudson Bridge, a steel arch that connects Spuyten Duyvil to Manhattan, could one day be considered one of the city’s scenic landmarks. Currently, twelve scenic landmarks exists across the city, and only one of them is in the Bronx — the Old Croton Aqueduct Walk between West Kingsbridge Road and West Burnside Avenue. Last year, community activist Stephanie Coggins submitted the bridge to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and received a response that the application had merit. There were no updates for some time, but on Dec. 11, the commission said further consideration was based on a variety of factors, and “additional materials” re-
‘We have this amazing bridge that has so much history and it’s not recognized.’ — Stephanie Coggins lated to the property would be added to the file. To become a scenic landmark, a site must be at least thirty years old, be a landscape feature or aggregate of landscape features, and have a special character, historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development of the city. The bridge was part of urban planner Robert Moses’ plan for significant construction on the west side of Manhattan, as well
as was included in the larger plan to connect Manhattan to the Bronx and Westchester. By the 1935, engineer David Steinman had proposed a design, and construction had begun. “It’s kind of remarkable that we have this amazing bridge that has so much history, but also woos people in such a way, and it’s not recognized,” Coggins told The Press. The next steps are to collaborate with local organizations, several of which have already expressed interest in adding to the application, as well as bring residents and elected officials on board. Still in its early stages, Coggins is eager to push the application forward, and is calling on the community to assist by writing a letter of endorsement for the project.
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Henry Hudson Bridge stretches about 2,200 feet across the river.
THE RIVERDALE PRESS - Thursday, December 18, 2025 - A5 Mother Nature showered the area with three to six inches of snow on Sunday, Dec. 14. For some it created a wonderland of lacy tree branches and sinuous drifts. For others it meant the chore of digging out. At near left, the entry steps at Van Cortlandt Park led to an empty, still tableau. At far left, a snow blower along Broadway had a job to do and no time to enjoy the view. Photo by Bill Cleary
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Above, a lone photograper and his subject were silhouetted against a snowy backdrop in Van Cortlandt Park. At left, fleecy treetops in the Spuyten Duyvil foreground contrasted with spikey skyscrapers in the distant Manhattan landscape.
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Adams claims ignorance of violations to SNAD rules By OLIVIA YOUNG oyoung@riverdale press.com
With two weeks left as the mayor of New York City, Eric Adams hosted 36 community media journalists at City Hall, where he opened the room to questions on his administration’s legacy. Under the Adams administration, Bronx Community Board 8 took issue with his landmark initiative City of Yes, as well as three proposals on this year’s ballot that aimed to fast-track affordable housing development. The crux of it was Riverdale’s Special Natural Area District, or SNAD, a city zoning law made to protect natural resources that the board said was put in jeopardy by Adams’ measures. Riverdale’s is one of only four special districts in the city. In the last two years, the board recorded several violations of SNAD and called on the Department of City Planning and the Department of Buildings earlier this year for greater enforcement.
Violations, you say? When asked, Adams told The Press he was not aware of any violations and was also not clear on the situation regarding SNAD. He asked for further details, and told The Press his administration would like to find out more. “That has not been on my radar, but we’ll look into it,” the mayor said. “We try to make sure every community complies with building codes.” The Press inquired if SNAD was a priority in development initiatives, and Adams said the goal was to build housing. He was proud of what he accomplished, but acknowledged that he might not be aware of some issues. “Everything doesn’t get to my desk, but we’ll find out,” Adams said. The Charter Revision Committee, a city body mostly appointed by the mayor to review city laws, said in its final report from July on the ballot proposals, that SNAD was one of sev-
eral “arbitrary restrictions” that “enabled wealthier and more politically powerful neighborhoods to use zoning as a shield against new development.” SNAD goes back to the mid1970s, when the Department of City Planning created three unique zoning districts — two in Staten Island and one in the Bronx — so that when neighborhoods were developed, environmental resources would be protected. A few years later,
According to the board’s 2024 report on City of Yes, the initiative suggested it would eliminate SNAD to make room for more housing. Similarly, the new ballot measures would take away community input on development, and favor developers. Efforts to maintain SNAD stretch farther back than the Adams administration. But under him, in January 2023, the community board reported it had been consistently receiving complaints of tree removal at 5501 Palisade Ave. The board took these complaints and photo evidence to the Department of Buildings, which said though SNAD had been violated, the homeowner who cut the trees was protected under a different city program.
The mayor’s Charter Revision Committee said that SNAD was one of several ‘arbitrary A law ignored restrictions’ that In the next couple of years, ‘enabled wealthier several applications went and more through the board for additions buildings within the SNAD politically powerful to and were approved. Others were rejected or pushed back. neighborhoods to Land use committee members use zoning as a stated multiple times throughthis period that, while the shield against new out city would inspect some sites, it development.’ was not acknowledging SNAD a fourth district was added in Queens. To build in these areas, developers had to adhere to strict environmental guidelines. The community board plays an advisory role, but final approval is granted by the City Planning Commission and the City Council. In Riverdale, SNAD runs along the Hudson River from the University of Mount Saint Vincent to Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park, and stretches east to include sites like Seton Park and Wave Hill. The Fieldston Historic District is also protected under SNAD. These areas contain aged trees, steep slopes, rock outcrops, ponds, brooks, marshes, swampy areas and ecosystems that are critical to sustaining marine life, according to the department.
violations. But an official resolution to call on the Department of Buildings and the Department of City Planning for greater enforcement was not made until May 2025. Here, the board detailed tree and vegetation removal, as well as changes to the land at 355 W. 246th St. A month later, more violations were detailed at 3040 Scenic Place and 3111 Henry Hudson Parkway — an application the board denied but the city approved. As the new year makes way for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, only time will tell where the city stands on protecting Riverdale’s natural areas under SNAD. But, Adams is leaving office on a confident note. “There are many things I don’t know about the future,” Adams said. “But there’s one thing I’m sure of — you’re gonna miss me.”
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Morgan Evers, center, wasn’t interested in holding another rally to protest ICE. Instead, she organized a day of visits with local merchants and workers to inform them of their rights.
Evers leads “Hands Off’ visits to K’bridge shops By MICHELLE MULLEN mmullen@riverdale press.com
As anxiety over immigration enforcement continues to ripple through the northwest Bronx, Assembly District 81 candidate Morgan Evers invited residents to Kingsbridge to mark Hands Off NYC’s Day of Action, as advocacy groups work to prepare communities for the possibility of expanded enforcement by Immigration and Customs En-
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forcement, or ICE, under the Trump administration. Rather than staging a rally, the Dec. 13 event unfolded through direct conversations with business owners and employees along the commercial corridor on West 231st Street. Evers gathered volunteers at the corner of West 231st Street and Kingsbridge Avenue for an afternoon focused on merchant outreach and resident education. Drifting in and out of grocery stores, eateries and barbershops, volunteers handed out Know Your Rights cards, whistles, privacy signage and multilingual pamphlets explaining the difference between administrative and judicial warrants. Organizers said the goal was to help businesses and customers understand how to respond lawfully and safely if ICE agents appear.
Citywide push Hands Off NYC’s Day of Action coordinated the efforts of neighborhood groups throughout New York City as ICE threatens to expand its already vigorous enforcement. The outreach comes as ICE activity in New York City has accelerated. Arrests by ICE during just six months under the Trump administration surpassed the total number recorded during all of 2024, according to data reported by NY1. That surge has heightened concern in dense, immigrantrich neighborhoods like Kingsbridge, where fear has become palpable, and some businesses say they have seen a drop in customers since President Donald Trump took office. For many volunteers, the day was defined less by policy than by the response they encountered inside local businesses. Kathy Solomon, who spent the afternoon walking storefront to storefront with fellow resident Michael Stoller, said she was struck by how receptive people were. “When we were in KFC, I got this feeling of ‘I love my fellow New Yorkers. We’re all strangers but there is this real connection even though we’re all different,’” she said.
Private area When The Press returned to the same KFC later that day, a “Private Area” sign had already been posted in a back room. Longtime Kingsbridge residents Deborah Wallace, 80, and her husband, Rod Wallace, 84, were also among those present, handing out Know Your Rights cards to passersby. “I was amazed at how receptive the people were, very grateful,” Deborah Wallace said. Reflecting on the afternoon and why he joined, Rod Wallace said, “it’s like one of these horrible moments in our country’s history. And you got to look in the mirror and say, like, what are you going to do when this
happens here?” Deborah Wallace said the neighborhood’s diversity makes it particularly vulnerable to ICE activity. “In my building, we have Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Romanian, okay, Urdu and Hindu,” she said. “So, this neighborhood is very vulnerable to ice action.” Both said their participation was shaped by decades of activism, including civil rights protests and demonstrations during the Vietnam War. Evers, a Democrat seeking to represent Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Marble Hill, Norwood and Woodlawn in Albany, said she organized the Kingsbridge action both to protect residents, businesses and their customers and to introduce herself directly to the community she hopes to represent.
Preparation is key She said the event reflected her belief that public service begins with presence and preparation, not just legislation. “We’re using our privilege to make sure you know that these people can get the resources they need, the information they need,” she said, explaining how business owners can ask agents to leave if they do not present a valid judicial warrant. Evers said the Kingsbridge action was the first Hands Off NYC event she had personally organized, though she has participated in rapid-response trainings and community organizing for years. The event also drew participants from outside the Bronx, with attendees traveling from Yonkers after seeing the action promoted on Instagram. Before heading home, they said they hoped to replicate similar efforts in their own neighborhoods. Beyond Kingsbridge, concerns reflected there are widespread. Forty-two percent of Hispanic adults say they worry that they or someone close to them could be deported, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted earlier this year.
Dinowitz’s approach While Evers has focused on direct community engagement and said she would prioritize passage of the MELT Act if elected, Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, who is currently serving his 16th term, has taken a different legislative approach. Dinowitz has publicly opposed ICE detentions and spoken at advocacy rallies but has declined to co-sponsor the bill. Despite those differences, Evers said the Kingsbridge action underscored the importance of local initiatives alongside legislative outcomes. “It’s just, it’s been really positive,” she said. “This was a community effort. And we do the best work when we work together.”
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Family science workshop Brighten the darkest days of the year at the Hudson River Museum by creating miniature, illuminated models of stellar nebulae, or the cosmic nurseries where stars are born. Design your own holiday ornament inspired by a real stellar nebula, or let your imagination take you to new galaxies. Held every Saturday and Sundays in December, from noon to 4 p.m.
Smart Cities The Organizing and Curatorial Committee of the New York Latin American Art Triennial is proud to announce the “Smart Cities” exhibition at the Lehman College Art Gallery. Running through Jan. 17, it explores the dialogue between art, architecture and technology in shaping more sustainable urban futures.
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At Wave Hill Winter Solstice Pub Night Lively Irish music, specialty drinks, crafting, dancing and good cheer—celebrate the Winter Solstice at Wave Hill! Embrace the longest night of the year as Armor Hall transforms into a spirited pub with a little help from An Beal Bocht and MS Walker, perfect for a night out with friends and loved ones. This event runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 20, and is for ages 21 and older. Ticket price includes music, bar snacks, whiskey tasting, materials and instruction for crown project and access to the grounds after-hours. Public galler y tour Solo and group exhibitions at Wave Hill explore the dynamic relati-
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Youth market Stop by the Riverdale Neighborhood House’s youth market every Thursday, from 1 to 6 p.m. Check out fresh, local produce straight from the garden or other nearby farms. Other local items for sale include sourdough bread from baker Arnie Adler. The Neighborhood House accepts cash, credit, FMNP checks, Venmo, Zelle, SNAP-EBT and Health Bucks, ensuring access for everyone in the community. Pick-up basketball Spend Mondays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. playing in the Riverdale Neighborhood House Adult Pick-up Basketball League. Games are played indoors or outdoors, weather permitting. The league promotes friendly competition, fitness and fun, making it perfect for those looking to unwind after work. Beginner/Intermediate Piano Join the Riverdale Neighborhood House to learn the fundamentals of piano or strengthen existing skills. For intermediate players, classes cover short pieces and sight reading. De-
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What’s on? WHAT’S ON from page A8
No Two Alike
Botanical Garden live at the entrance to NYBG’s Everett Children Adventure Garden. This meet-and-greet and photo opportunity kick off the theatrical release of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants”.
At Christ Church Riverdale
Holiday concert Join Christ Church Riverdale, or CCR, for Christmas lessons and carols, with acclaimed organist Alcee Chriss III and the CCR Choir under the direction of Malik Jardine. On Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., with a reception to follow. Donations welcome.
Ethics for kids The Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture presents “Ethics for Kids” every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Facilitated by Naa Pappoe, the program introduces children to social justice, science, history, self-expression and empathy through stories, the arts and play. Designed for children aged 4 to 10, but open to all, the series helps young learners explore what it means to live ethically. Email growingethicsrysec@ gmail.com to RSVP.
At Van Cortlandt House Museum
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with Red Monkey Theater Group’s Sean Cof fey Join the museum on Sunday, Dec. 21 for Red Monkey Theater Group’s Sean Coffey performing his one-person adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ in the West Parlor of Van Cortlandt House Museum. Experience Dickens’ classic story of love, compassion and redemption in a whole new way. Ebenezer Scrooge and a whole host of characters discover what the spirit of Christmas is really about and delve into the magic of the holiday season. Tickets are $10 per person. For ages 14 and up. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the performance at 7 p.m.
At Van Cortlandt Park
Trail Work Thursdays Join fellow residents on Thursdays until Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon to help maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Tools and gloves are provided for this small-group 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 Van Cortlandt Park to remove invasive species from the Northwest Forest every Friday through Dec. 19 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.
At the New York Public Library
Writing Circle Join weekly meetings with the Kingsbridge Library’s Writing Circle every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. In an intimate setting, attendees can share unpublished drafts and give and receive feedback. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Registration can be done at nypl.org to receive the Google Meet code, which will be emailed the day before.
Courtesy Hudson River Museum
Using scissors and glue, turn paper bags into unique winter decorations that will add a magical touch to your home this season. At the Hudson River Museum every Saturday and Sunday in December, from noon-4 p.m. STEAM Afternoons Enjoy interactive STEAM activities at the Spuyten Duyvil Library, where staff guide children and their caretakers through science, technology, engineering, art and math projects. All supplies will be provided. Sessions run weekly, from 3 to 4 p.m.
At RiverSpring Living
Modern and Contemporar y Torah Pointers Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, “Modern and Contemporary Torah Pointers on Loan from the Barr Foundation,” which will be on view through Dec. 18. Admission to the Museum is always free. Visitors can explore artistic interpretations of sacred symbols by leading contemporary artists. The gallery is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information can be found at derfner.org/visit.
At An Beal Bocht Cafe
New Year’s Eve Party with Johnny Seven On Wednesday, Dec. 31, An Beal Bocht Cafe is hosting a New Year’s Eve party, featuring Johnny Seven. This event runs from 8 p.m to midnight. “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” live music
On Dec 22., at 7:30 p.m., the holiday classic “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” comes alive through a festive blend of storytelling and live music at An Beal Bocht Cafe, 445 West 238 St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Narrated by Joan Lunoe, the performance brings Drylan Thomas’ nostalgic tale to life through chamber music and vocal works by Haydn, Bach, traditional 16th-century carols and more. Featured performers include Jing Li, cello; Alex Rubinstein, piano; Marc Molomot, tenor; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Ilana Davidson, soprano; and Peter Heiman, bass, offering an intimate celebration of the holiday spirit through words and music.
St. Stephen’s UMC UMC Holiday Drive The community needs your help! Many families are in need this season, and St. Stephen’s UMC cannot do this without your help. All donations are appreciated, including toys, books, puzzles and new, unopened gifts of any kind. Dec. 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Drop off at St. Stephen’s UMC 146 W 228 St. or Rosey’s Barbershop at 151 W 228 St
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Riverdale Rising Stars Presents Footloose Get ready for high energy, heart, and a whole lot of dancing! The talented teens of The Riverdale Rising Stars hit the stage in the electrifying musical Footloose. Follow city boy Ren McCormack as he shakes up a small town where dancing is outlawed — and proves that music and movement can heal even the toughest hearts. Featuring powerhouse vocals, show-stopping choreography, and the hit songs you know and love, this is a feel-good event for all ages. Cut loose and grab your tickets now — because this is one performance you won’t want to miss! This event runs from 8 to 10:30 p.m., on Dec. 20, and from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., on Dec. 21, at the Riverdale YM/ YWHA, 5625 Arlington Ave.
Glenview Holiday Tour Celebrate the season with the annual holiday decorations at the Glenview, an 1877 home designed by acclaimed architect Charles W. Clinton. On a 45-minute guided tour, explore six beautifully restored period rooms filled with Christmas trees, antique ornaments and toys, and a charming holiday tablescape. Tours are limited to 15 guests. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged. Holiday Tour runs until January 4.
Community Board 8 Meetings Bronx Community Board 8 is in session. All meetings held at the CB8 office are located at 5676 Riverdale Ave., Suite 100. Unless specified, all hybrid meetings will be in the office or via Zoom. To access the Zoom link for CB8 meetings, visit their website, cbbronx.cityofnewyork.us/cb8 Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. - Traffic and Transportation Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. - Housing
Family Science Workshop: Nebula-in-a Bubble Holiday Ornament Light up the season by creating glowing miniatures of stellar nebulae, the cosmic cradles of star formation. Design a holiday ornament based on real nebulae, or dream up your own celestial creation as part of School’s Out, Stars are in. Run every Saturday and Sunday in December from noon-4pm. Family Science Workshop: Paper Bag Snowflakes Turn paper bags into magical winter decorations using only scissors and glue during this School’s out, Stars are in event. Run every Saturday and Sunday in December from noon-4pm.
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Opinion Editorial
Rekindling community, face-to-face
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n an age when digital arguments stranger with an anonymous avatar; erupt faster than we can refresh they’re someone who shares your sideour screens, it has become almost walk, your grocery store, your weather instinctual to dive into online debates and your local challenges. That shared with strangers. Facebook threads bal- context encourages mutual respect. You loon into battlegrounds, discussions might still disagree — honestly, you on X collapse into insults and Reddit probably will — but the disagreement comment chains can devolve into tribal becomes a conversation, not a war. shouting matches. For many, this ritual And consider the ripple effects. has become a daily habit — almost a When neighbors talk, they build trust. sport. Yet it leaves most people feeling When trust grows, communities bedrained, angry, unheard and oddly iso- come stronger, safer and more resillated. ient. People are more likely to help one There’s a healthier, more human al- another, support local initiatives, and ternative: step away from intervene when someone the glowing screen and is struggling. Civil disgo meet your neighbors course becomes possible face to face. It sounds old- When we talk to again — something infashioned, almost quaint, people in person creasingly rare in a world but that simplicity is exwhere shouting has re— people who live actly what makes it powplaced dialogue. next door, down erful. Face-to-face conversaWhen we talk to people the street or across tions also make room for in person — people who humility. Online arguthe hall — we’re live next door, down the ments often are myopic street or across the hall reminded that and pernicious. In person, — we’re reminded that disagreements do you’re more likely to acdisagreements do not auknowledge what you don’t not automatically tomatically make someknow, to soften your stance one an enemy. You hear make someone an or to revise your thinking. their tone of voice, notice enemy. Most surprisingly, you their expressions and see might even discover that the full, complex person the “other side” isn’t as far behind the viewpoint. The humanity away as the internet insists. Maybe you that gets flattened into a five-word com- share concerns, values or experiences. ment reappears. And so does your own. Maybe you’re both frustrated by the Online, a single sentence can turn same problems, even if you imagine difsomeone into a villain in your mind. A ferent solutions. Or maybe you simply meme can become a stand-in for an en- end up respecting each other enough to tire group you’ve never actually spoken continue the conversation later. And you to. Algorithms feed outrage because may learn something new about an isoutrage keeps you scrolling. But face- sue or about your community — or even to-face conversations break that cycle. about yourself. They prioritize curiosity over hostilhat’s the heart of a healthy soity, nuance over certainty, and listening ciety — not unanimous agreeover scoring points. ment, but constructive connecThis shift is good for both civic and personal health. Psychologists have long tion. If we truly want better conversations, known that real-world social interactions reduce anxiety, increase life satisfaction less stress and stronger communities, and strengthen emotional resilience. Sit- the solution isn’t another heated thread ting with someone, even someone who or another algorithm-driven argument. has different opinions, calms the ner- There are many ways to move from bevous system in ways digital communica- hind the screen and interact with others tion never can. You breathe more slowly. in real life. It’s going out to dinner with friends, You think more clearly. You remember that disagreements don’t have to be dis- joining a club, becoming part of a sports team or taking a continuing education agreeable. There’s also something grounding class. The internet may connect us inabout being part of a physical commu- stantly, but only face-to-face interactions nity rather than a virtual crowd. The remind us why connection matters in person you’re talking to isn’t a random the first place.
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Letters to the editor Let letter writers speak for themselves To the editor: The fourth paragraph of my letter attacking political correctness (“Redefining words for correctness,” Nov.13, Riverdale Press) became the victim of political correctness. It was replaced by something lame that I would not write on my worst day. Since The Riverdale Press found what I wrote to be too
offensive to print, I will only say this. I don›t consider it understandable that some people can›t make up their minds about whether they are male or female. Since the Stein family sold this publication, there have been numerous problems over the years with censorship. Before then, all opinions were welcome and readers were free
to criticize those they found offensive. RICHARD WARREN Editor’s note: While The Press reserves the right to publish or reject letters to the editor, it is not our policy to alter letters for any reason, other than minor grammar or stylistic corrections, without permission of the author. We regret that this occurred with Mr. Warren’s letter.
Fund research into cultivated meat To the editor: Politicians who care about animal welfare should support public funding for cultivatedmeat research at the state and federal level. For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without slaugh-
ter. Even low adoption rates of the protein would save countless animals from brief, hellish lives on factory farms. While the private sector has made admirable progress advancing the field of cellular agriculture, important technological hurdles remain for the
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mass production of cheap cultivated meat. These can be overcome with further study, backed by the government. Compassionate leaders should help accelerate development of the field. JON HOCHSCHARTNER
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Letters to the editor Farewell Rob Reiner
Where have you He famously did a comedy gone Mike Heller To the editor: Like many people, recently, sketch with fellow comedian I was shocked to hear about the Mel Brooks, called “The 2,000- and Jeffrey alleged murder of producer- Year -Old Man,” and he was the actor Rob Reiner and his wife. co-creator of “TheDick Van- Dinowitz? And, of course, like many people of a certain age, I do remember him, at one time, as “Meathead” (aka Michael Stivic) on “All in the Family” (1971-79),on CBS. And, then, of course, as a famed movie director, with smash movie hits, such as “When Harry Met Sally,” This is Spinal Tap,” and even “Stand By Me.” He really did hit his stride in this latter position. Yet, creativity was in his blood. His beloved father, Actor-Comedian Carl Reiner was, of course, a beloved comic and comedy writer for shows like “Your Show of Shows.”
Dyke Show” (1961-66), where he occasionally played TV producer Alan Brady. But, back to Rob Reiner. The way he and his wife met their demise was quite gruesome and tragic, and a terrible shock to us all. This horrible tragedy should never have happened to anyone, let alone a man who spent his entire adult life creating great stories for people to enjoy, in film, and standing up for many great causes, which he did, for the betterment of mankind. May he forever rest in peace. We’ll never forget you,Rob Reiner! BRYAN GERARD BRIGGS
Your rights when ICE comes calling To the editor: Morgan Evers of the Unity Democrats organized an information blitz about ICE for the commercial strip on West 231 Street. The turnout on that cold day was good (12-15 people). Some participants went into stores and gave the managers signs aimed at protecting the store from invasion by ICE and educated the managers about the need for an actual judicial warrant with a judge’s signature for ICE to enter their store legally. At Broadway and W. 231 St., my husband and I handed out information cards that State Senator Gustavo Rivera had printed. These cards list the rights of people confronted by ICE and give directions on how to respond to ICE. Although the cards were readily taken, we were sur-
prised by the number of people who felt invulnerable. One woman told me that she was Puerto Rican and a US citizen and that she would not have a problem with ICE. A young woman in a hijab looked at me as if I were bonkers when I offered her a card. It’s important that all residents of — and workers in — the Bronx understand that a huge proportion of us are vulnerable to ICE sweeps. Two men came to my building to fix a misbehaving elevator. They were Chinese and spoke Mandarin to each other. I found myself literally praying that they wouldn’t get caught up in an ICE sweep as many Chinese residents in large cities have. I am very grateful to Morgan Evers for organizing this action. DEBORAH WALLACE
Poetry corner This is 2025 and... By Kip Zegers we live on as it happens. We know exactly what this is. What citizens can do will take years, and for now I would keep a light on in the language, and hope to stand on the same corner every week, for 30 minutes, with: “Hands Off ... Medicare and Medicaid!” A little thing. Little things repeated becomes more than, but nothing is enough for times like these. I remember learning, as a child, there was no St. Christopher, that saint I was named for to make me legal in the church when really I was after
Christopher Morley, a writer my parents loved, our grocery money lived in the pages of his Kitty Foyle, but the point now is my relief then. I wore a human name. No man ever carried Jesus across a flooded river. We must not expect to be saved. (credit to Etched Onyx magazine, forthcoming) Editor’s note: Kip Zegers is a member of Beacon for Democracy, a group with 42 chapters which stand out in their communities on Thursday evenings with signs protesting the loss of Democracy in America. The Riverdale chapter is small, about 15, but has been out there on Johnson Ave. since March.
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To the Editor: I date myself with this letter. “The Graduate” a wonderful Mike Nichols film from 1967 featuring an appropriate song for the 81st Assembly District — “Mrs. Robinson” — with the memorable line “Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio a nation turns its lonely eyes to you, woo, woo, woo... What’s that you say Mrs. Robinson, Jolting Joe has left and gone away, hey hey hey...” Well, guess what constituents in the 81 AD... let’s ask the same question of our elected NY State Democratic committeemen: Michael Heller and Johanna Brujan Edmondson, the latter absent from the annual state committee meeting. See https://www.nydems.org/ about/state-committee. Never heard of them? It›s no wonder, they follow the Jeffrey and Eric Dinowitz model of political disengagement: just show up to be elected, worship the pictures of us we place ver y publicly in the neighborhood (only Riverdale, of course), and hear from us only when we run for election or, in the case of the Dinowitzes, re-election. After all, “we’re entitled to these posts, no service to the community required.” And, you, the constituents of the 81 AD, OWE us our offices. “ Compare this attitude to: 1. State Senator Gustravo Rivera: who fills my inbox weekly with reports from his office of how he represents us, his constituents. 2. Former NY State Democratic committeeman Aaron Stayman whose regular reports were well received in our community. 3. Lastly, former NY State Committee person Morgan Evers, who — while holding a full time job teaching in NYC public schools and raising 2 sons — found the time to attend the annual NY State meeting AND issue reports to the constituents of the 81 AD. Not only that, but Morgan has a disability which prevents her from driving; that proved not to be an impediment to fulfilling her responsibilities to her constituents. Just imagine. When Morgan Evers announced she’s running to represent the 81 AD, the entire 81 AD , including Norwood, Woodlawn and Kingsbridge, not just us here in Riverdale, it was a no-brainer. Morgan’s experience, and dedication soars above the tired old “in-crowd at the Ben Franklin Democratic Club.” Imagine, a public servant who serves her public. Mike Heller, Johanna Brujan Edmondson and the Dinowitzes, pere et fils, could stand to emulate Morgan. But they won’t. They’ve had their chance, and they’ve blown it. Vote for a public servant who knows how to serve the public: Morgan Evers for NYState 81 AD Assembly. For a change- for the better. This letter is NOT a paid endorsement, but written as a kuvet to Morgan, and those like her. We in the 81 AD deserve better. ADAM STOLER
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HOME OF THE WEEK Terhi Edwards and Nick Edwards of Douglas Elliman
Top-floor Riverdale apartment offers sweeping river views
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rare top-floor corner residence with sweeping river, park, and city views has come to market at 555 Kappock Street, Apartment 26E, offering buyers a unique opportunity to own a spacious three-bedroom home in one of South Riverdale’s most desirable full-service buildings. The apartment is listed for $619,000 Located in the well-known River Point Towers cooperative in the Spuyten Duyvil section of Riverdale, the approximately 1,200-squarefoot home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a private terrace that showcases dramatic south- and east-facing views. Perched on the building’s top floor, the corner layout allows for exceptional natural light throughout the day. The apartment is move-in ready, with a large living and dining area framed by a wall of windows. A renovated open kitchen anchors the
space, complemented by updated bathrooms, beautiful new flooring, and generous closet storage that adds both comfort and functionality. Central air conditioning and washer/dryer capability further enhance everyday living River Point Towers offers residents a full suite of amenities, including 24-hour door staff, elevators, a seasonal outdoor pool, playground, and community room. Optional amenities such as a gym, bike storage, and additional storage are available for a nominal fee. Monthly maintenance of $2,061 includes gas, electricity, central air conditioning, basic cable, and internet—an increasingly rare inclusion in today’s market. The building’s location adds to its appeal. Residents are within walking distance of the Metro-North station, providing an approximately 25-minute commute to Grand Central Terminal, as well as nearby shops, restaurants, parks, schools, and express and local bus lines.
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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
Terhi Edwards: M 646.541.8072 O 718.884.5815
Carol Landon: M 212.920.7990 O 718.884.5815
2501 Palisade Avenue, H2
2500 Johnson Avenue, 2NP
$1,245,000 | 4 BR, 2.5 BA | Web# 23382974
$1,095,000 | 4 BR, 4 BA | Web# 914118
Ari Sussweinr: M 914.450.9665 O 718.884.5815 Adam Zucker: M 856.296.1352 O 212.418.2026
Mary Phelan-Kavanagh: M 718.877.2686 O 718.884.5815 Charles Brophy: M 646.295.6296 O 718.884.5815
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
Rafael Silva: M 917.577.2702 O 718.884.5815
Mary Phelan-Kavanagh: M 718.877.2686 O 718.884.5815
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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