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hen the Perkins-Freeman family bestowed their beloved estate overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades to the city of New York in 1960 they envisioned a center for environmental education where children from across the Bronx could commune with nature and learn about the challenges modern life posed for the environment, but they wanted to insure that it would continue to have a special relationship with its Riverdale neighbors.

So when it opened its gates on Independence Ave. in 1965, a nonprofit corporation with local board members was established to administer it. The arrangement was a percursor to the conservancies that now run some of the city’s largest parks.

Now celebrating its first half century, it has long since broadened its reach as a world class botanical garden and a center for visual and performing arts, but it remains a tranquil place to spend a summer day lolling on the lawn and enjoying the breathtaking view — all while living up to its stated mission “to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.”

Assistant marketing director Martha Gellens points out that the estate has become popular with visitors from outside of the Bronx, as well. She has even met tourists visiting from other countries while riding the shuttle van from the Riverdale Metro North station to the gardens.

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2IMKLFSVW LIPTMRK RIMKLFSVW Ever since Grace Hoadley Dodge created a lending library on the grounds of her parents estate in 1872 to bring books to workers at area farms and mansions, residents have reached out to help to one another. The tradition continues today, not just with wealthy Riverdalians, but with caring members of the community from all walks of life. This year, we’re dedicating Living in Riverdale to a representative sampling of some of the area’s most venerable institutions.

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the van with me was a couple from Australia or New Zealand,” she said.

“They [had] decided that the only place they were going to come to today was Wave Hill.”

Nevertheless, Ms. Gellens said, there are still life-long residents in Riverdale who have not yet been to the gardens. That’s a condition which she and other staff members, like new executive director Karen Meyerhoff, are hoping to change.

“You don’t discover Wave Hill by chance, you have to have an intention to come here,” Ms. Gellens said.

“If we can get you through that gate, you’ll come back.”

“Riverdale residents have a world class cultural and horticultural institution in their backyard, literally,” Ms. Meyerhoff added.

While the public estate — which was built as a private residence in 1843 and has housed the families of Theodore Roosevelt and Mark Twain — includes everything from wide sloping lawns to more intimate, hidden gardens, outgoing director Claudia Bonn said that events like evening concerts and modern art exhibitions make Wave Hill more than just a garden.

“The way it endeavors to connect people with nature is very special,” Ms. Bonn said Ms. Gellens said that unlike other botanical gardens, Wave Hill offers a unique experience where guests can sit on the grass or find a single garden with multiple types of plants and flowers.

“I want you to think about New York Botanical Garden. We’re onetenth the size,” she said. “That is a garden where you can’t walk on the grass, you’re not encouraged to touch things. So we’re very fortunate that the other botanical garden in the Bronx is so different from us.”

Ms. Gellens has a personal connection to the garden too – when she first started living and working in Manhattan more than 20 years ago, she would visit Wave Hill every Sunday morning to read in the flower garden and “clear her head out.”

She said that when visitors come to Wave Hill to escape noise and crowds in Manhattan, they sometimes forget they are still in New York City.

“When you’re walking back toward Wave Hill House and you look back and see the George Washington Bridge, it’s helpful for a lot of people

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Emily Martin, 11, and Alana Knapp-Molina, 11, were the first swimmers in the Riverdale Neighborhood House pool on opening day. In the background is RNH’s new multi-purpose building. who say, ‘oh, now I know where I am,’” she said.

Horticulture, of course, is not the only art pursued at Wave Hill.

Performers, sculptors, painters and multi-media artists have all been represented over the years.

A particularly popular program is the Family Art Project. Children and their parents have the opportunity to explore the gardens and make nature-inspired creations with artist and naturalist Ilse Murdock and other visitiing artists on Saturdays and Sundays from , 10 a.m to 1 p.m. at Wave Hill’s Sally & Gilbert Kerlin Learning Center.

Music lovers are treated to concerts, both indoors and out. The Great Lawn hosts outdoor events during summer Sunset Wednesdays, and a richly diverse series of concerts is offered in the Armor Hall beginning each fall. Music is also a feature of occasional seasonal celebrations.

The Café at Wave Hill offers visitors a wide selection of local and artisanal offerings in historic Wave Hill House, the mansion in which Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt and Artirp Toscanini lived. Enjoy sweeping views of the majestic Hudson River and Palisades as you dine or make a reservation to take afternoon tea in The Café or outside on the Kate French Terrace.

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n a sunny summer Friday afternoon, the old Georgian style brick building that has served as the centerpiece of the Riverdale Neighborhood House (RNH) campus for many decades was empty, except for a few administrators and camp counselors.

The scene was very different outside. The area around the swimming pool was filled with families. Kids splashed around and played games like “Marco Polo” as their parents sunbathed or swam laps.

The pool was built in 1950 — long before apartment complexes with pools dotted the local landscape — with hundreds of contributions, large and small, from Riverdale neighbors.

Recently, thanks to city and state funds, RNH has completely renovated the pool, and it’s still a summer magnet for families from North

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American rebels hold Kingsbridge and the heights of Riverdale and Kingsbridge Heights at the start of the Revolution before being driven out by the British. In the fall, Washington uses Van Cortlandt House as his headquarters.

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Early Childhood Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), RNH Early Childhood programs meet all New York State and NYC Department of Education standards. Programs are available for children ages 3-4 with flexible scheduling options including a full day Universal Pre-Kindergarten and extended care until 6pm.

School Age Our school-age program provides a safe and secure environment for children ages 5-12.

The literacy-rich curriculum engages young people in enriching activities while we also provide ample time for healthy exercise on our grounds and our new gym. We pick up from P.S. 81 and care is until 6:15PM. After the school year ends, we offer a fun and exciting summer day camp.

Teens & Tweens Our upgraded facility at RNH offers young people a safe, fun, and relaxed environment to make friends and discover their potential. We offer programs that focus on future success including our Youth Internship Program and college access. We also have a middle school program at MS/HS 368 & a new middle school program on-site at RNH.

Seniors Our senior population in Riverdale is a cherished and valuable group whom we seek to provide with out-standing services. Through our Telephone Reassurance Program, seniors receive calls from our volunteers, ensuring their safety and well-being. We watch out for those we call with the support of partner agencies.

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“There’s such a beautiful mix of people from all different backgrounds, all different schools, all different cultures and seeing them come together and blend as a family is what I love,” she said.

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It’s a familiar spot for Caitlyn Proscia who discovered RNH at age 15 and has worked as a lifeguard there for six years.

“Even though I lived in the neighborhood, I went to school in South [Riverdale]. I never knew about this place,” she said. “Everything was different, I met different people and it kind of changed where I was. Like alright, I don’t only have to hang out in South, I can have friends in North.”

Now an adult, Ms. Proscia works at RNH’s teen center — which moved into the agency’s sparkling New Space last June — as a college counselor, providing academic assistance and guidance to local high school students.

With a pristine basketball court upstairs and a lounge with games and colorful couches downstairs, the center can also be a place for students to just unwind or meet their friends after school, Ms. Proscia said.

“For teens, there’s not really anything in the neighborhood for them to go to,” she said. “If they’re not hanging out here, they’re hanging out in the street.”

The New Space isn’t just for teens, though. It is helping RNH to add or enhance programs for every age group — like Zumba and yoga for adults, added play space for pre-

schoolers and meeting areas for other local groups.

“The new community center and teen center is another opportunity for the Riverdale Neighborhood House to expand its arms,” deputy director of youth services Nancy Nunez said.

Ms. Nunez said that continuing to add new services will grow the budget to keep the historic settlement house — founded by a teenager in 1872 — up and running.

Grace Hoadley Dodge began what was to become a lifetime of service when she noticed that the farm workers and their children at local estates had no books. She converted a shed into a lending library that eventually grew into the Riverdale Neighborhood and Library Association and then simply Neighborhood House.

Ms. Nunez said that for many families, including her own, going to RNH has become a tradition that lasts for years.

“My kids grew up here, so for me it is a second home,” she said.

RNH has always responded to the needs of the time — making bandages for the troops during World War I, sponsoring can drives to collect metal during World War II, sponsoring forums about the area’s needs long before the existence of community boards.

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uiet and calm by day, loud and hectic by night.

This standard description of a nightclub actually applies to an entirely different kind of institution, The Riverdale Y. Perhaps no other location in the neighborhood sees quite the shift The Y has every day, when seniors take advantage of facilities mostly in the morning and young people roam the building in the afternoon.

CEO Deann Forman said The Y’s wide demographic appeal is one of the main things that make the institution unique.

“It’s one of the only places in the community where people come together with other people that aren’t all just like them,” Ms. Forman said.

“It’s good.”

The Y, located at 5625 Arlington Ave., has been a cornerstone of the community since 1967.

Founded by Gerald Goldsmith and a group of friends, the organization has grown into a multi-purpose center with three floors. The building houses a gymnasium, a swimming pool, a fitness center, classrooms and a theater, among many other amenities.

The Y can be enjoyed by becoming a member, buying a day pass, which provides full access to the facilities, or registering for classes.

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A home-away-from-home vibe pervades every program.

In the mornings, the center offers music, art, dance and other classes for seniors. Elizabeth Stopps, 60, has been visiting the center for four years now. At The Y, she enjoys swimming and painting.

“I think it’s very important,” she said of the impact the center has on the community. “It helps young people socialize. It’s good for seniors because if they sit at home they get depressed and whatnot. And it also provides meals, activities and computer skills.”

As Ms. Stopps and her fellow seniors get ready to leave in the afternoons, a swarm of children and teens fills the building for The Y’s kindergarten through fifth grade after-school program.

Whether it’s learning how to swim, playing basketball at the gym, doing arts and crafts or just getting some help on their homework, the youngsters keep themselves busy at the center.

“There’s just a tremendous amount happening here every day,” Ms. Forman said. “We offer something for every stage of life, from birth or even before, all the way through. So there’s always something going on.”

The Y’s importance to the community helped draw state grants in the spring. A $150,000 grant went toward renovating the building, with an extra $125,000 allocated for a new playground designed for children with and without physical handicaps.

Mr. Goldsmith said ongoing community involvement and renovations in the work make The Y the center he originally envisioned.

“It just feels good when you see someone being happy,” Mr. Goldsmith added. “Whether they’re going to a show, whether they’re picking up their children… or whether we’re helping one of the senior citizens get into the vans to go home, it’s amazing how for such a small building, we offer so much to so many people.”

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Students from the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center paint a mural on the 231st St. staircase near Kingsbridge Terrace.

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Once the doors at 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace open, the reality is that the former 50th Precinct station ouse is a warm, comforting place.

“Most people say to us when they walk through the door that they have a really positive feeling,” said Lori Spector, KHCC’s chief operating officer. “You can hardly ever walk through the hallways and not see somebody — from the morning until 9 p.m.”

Lori Spector and Giselle Melendez-Susca, the center’s executive director, do not consider the non-profit

organization a typical community center. It is a community center in name, but it is actually a settlement house, and as such, has much bigger responsibilities.

“I’d like to see folks look at this organization as a sort of catalyst for change in the community,” Ms. Melendez-Susca says. “To support not only positive change in families and individuals, but in the community in general. That’s how I’d like us to be seen, but I think folks see us as an anchor in the community.”

There is no downtime at the center, which has an extensive Head Start program in the mornings and an after-school program and teen center in the afternoons.

The children get to enjoy a gymnasium, several classrooms, a computer lab, a garden and a playground.

There is also a lounge where teens can mingle.

The Head Start program is popular at KHCC, with parents like Dawn Payano highlighting the educational aspect of the program as its strength.

Asked how KHCC has helped her daughter, she replied, “Her learning.

Being able to go somewhere and learn. Not just the academic part, but being able to play with other kids.”

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Like leaders at many non-profits, Ms. Melendez-Susca and her team are in constant search of extra funds to improve their center. They received good news in 2013 when they received a $2 million grant for the creation of a new building for the Child Sex Abuse Treatment Program.

The grant should help ensure KHCC’s role in the community for years to come.

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Each year, members of Riverdale Senior Services participate in an exhibition of their unique artwork. are the Special Needs Program and Child Sex Abuse Treatment Program, both of which assist young people in need of psychological or emotional help.

The Special Needs Program, headed by Hajnalka Gabris, is offered to children with mental disabilities.

Through various activities including music therapy, gardening and physical education, among many others, the program strives to give participants a sense of belonging.

Since Ms. Gabris became director of the program in 2008, she has drawn on the teen center and after-school programs for her work with children.

“The kids go home happy, and that’s one of my main purposes,” she said. “To keep this place as a second home where they feel safe, where they can have fun...

Usually, these are the kids that when they go home, no one is going to really knock on their door to ask them to come out and play.

“So it’s very important that they have this after-school program that serves peers who have similar disabilities, where they can feel safe and comfortable and can communicate with each other... without being bullied, without being criticized.”

The Child Sex Abuse Treatment Program, located in a small house next to KHCC, offers something unlike any other community center in the Bronx. It is the only one that offers psychological and emotional therapy free of charge to children who have been sexually abused.

The children receive treatment once a week, most of them for a span of two years, but they are not limited to that period.

Ireen Niñonuevo, director of the program, said the kids can take as long as they want to open up. As long as they do, that is all that matters, she added.

“When they come here they’re in different stages,” Ms. Niñonuevo explained. “A lot of times, the children don’t want to talk about it because they’re basically mandated. They don’t want to be here. So we spend a lot of time building relationships and trust.”

KHCC maintains programs like Child Sex Abuse Treatment and Special Needs thanks to government funds and individual donations, with the split at 80-20 re-

t a recent current events class at Riverdale Senior Services (RSS), the topic of Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP president who stepped down because it was revealed she was lying about her ethnicity, was brought up.

The tone of the conversation changed drastically.

What was once a formal, peaceful, yet insightful conversation among a group of about a dozen seniors turned into, for about 10 seconds, a shouting fest.

“One at a time!” one woman said.

But her plea was to no avail, until Jerome Schwartzbaum, the only man in the class, got up and chimed in.

“Let’s face it, women are gullible!” he said with a smirk on his face.

A wave of laughter filled the air as the seniors departed their class, happy, informed and feeling better about themselves; a typical day at RSS, a feeling which Julia Schwartz-Leeper, executive director of the agency tries to create for members all the time.

“I think that what we do for people is create a community for them,” Ms. Schwartz-Leeper says. “A place where there’s a lot of services out there for seniors and programs. But also, to create a warm environment where it can be kind of a one-stop shop and just kind of a home away from home.”

RSS is a non-profit organization founded in 1974 by Julia Blumenthal and a group of local leaders. It serves roughly 3,000 members over the age of 60, who enjoy a wide range of classes, programs and activities.

For many, the agency is exactly what Ms. SchwartzLeeper believes it to be: a home away from home.

“It keeps me going,” Maria Scull, who has been a member at RSS for six years, says. “It keeps me having interest in things. It keeps me having interest in people.

I’m a people person. It feeds me wonderful. I don’t have to worry about all that business.”

The agency places a strong emphasis on the health and the wellness of the seniors, made evident with the various activities that are offered. Among the most popular are yoga, exercise and dance, but even those that do not involve physical activity, still stress wellness.

“Everything we do is wellness,” Andria Cassidy, deputy director and head of health services says. “Lunch is wellness; socialization; walking; all the exercise programs; arts and crafts, which is keeping people involved and engaged. So, we look at wellness holistically. … We look at health as the whole body—mind and body.”

At the top of the list of health-promoting classes is the Women’s Wellness Group, which meets every Monday at 11 a.m. to discuss issues the women of RSS face.

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The idea for the class came about because of Ms. Cassidyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tendency to never be content with what RSS offers.

She is always looking for more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look at it as an evolving thing,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Cassidy says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always asking the question of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what else?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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Now, the clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with its headquarters tucked into an ofďŹ ce building at 5676 Riverdale Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has a staff of 100 and serves thousands of clients at a time.

Since 1959, it has grown to include a range of services, from substance abuse recovery to vocational programs to help people with mental health issues ďŹ nd jobs.

Executive Director Robert Brewster explained that RMHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs are aimed at providing personalized and accessible mental health care to a wide range of individuals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have people who have grown up in neighborhoods where you hear gunďŹ re on a regular basis, where getting to school can be very difďŹ cult,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make any judgments about that. We just try to help them move forward.

One of the most recent additions to RMHA is the Bronx chapter of the Parachute NYC program. RMHA provides an overnight crisis respite center where individuals can stay for up to two weeks.

At the Parachute clinic, staff members are former mental health patients who serve as mentors to recovering guests.

Other RMHA programs like group therapy can simply serve as social outlets for clients to heal by talking and sharing weekly dinners with other members of their specialized support groups, Mr. Brewster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you were a ďŹ&#x201A;y on the wall, you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think mental health clinical work,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You would think these are people who draw support from each other.â&#x20AC;?

While RMHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to keep mental health care affordable and accessible, Mr. Brewster and director of development Emily Ross said that increased funding can help the clinic better meet its clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and expand its services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mental health in general is underfunded,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Ross said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big incident, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a number of editorials and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big outcry, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very hard to get that money.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Brewster added that funding secured by local elected ofďŹ cials has helped RMHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients receive care â&#x20AC;&#x153;seamlesslyâ&#x20AC;? and without having to worry about ďŹ nancial issues.

Mr. Brewster and Ms. Ross hope to increase the clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visibility in Riverdale, with events like sponsored 5k races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very embedded in the community,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Brewster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be here behind walls; we want to be out there where people can access our services.â&#x20AC;?

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Performing arts An Beal Bocht Café 445 W. 238th St. 718-884-7127 www.anbealbochtcafe.com An Beal Bocht offers music, poetry, comedy, theatre and art exhibits, showcasing both Irish and local artistic talents.

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Bronx Opera Company 5 Minerva Place 718-365-4209 www.bronxopera.org Based at Lehman College, the company is well-supported by Riverdalians, who host fund raisers in Riverdale homes. Performances take place at Lehman College and in various theaters throughout the area Corner Café & Bakery 3718 Riverdale Ave. 718-601-2861 www.riverdalecornercafe.com The Corner Café now offers live music twice weekly with appearances of classical harpist Mary Kate Boylan and guitarist Zach Cohen on a heated outdoor terrace.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West Box office: 718-960-8833 www.lehmancenter.org The center presents a range of performances each season, from full orchestra concerts to dance recitals, comedy troupes and ethnic festivals.

Orchestra of the Bronx 5 Minerva Place 718-365-4209 www.bronxopera.org/orchestra_of_the_bronx.html Based at Lehman College, the Orchestra of the Bronx performs professional concerts for the community in October and June. All performances are held at Lehman College.

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Young Dancemakers perform at Fieldston School. productions at its home, An Beal Bocht Cafe. Though many of the productions have Irish themes, they run the gamut, from Broadway to locally grown. The theater operators emphasize the work of local writers and actors.

Riverdale Choral Society 5030 Henry Hudson Pkwy. East 718-543-2219 www.riverdalechoral.org An amateur community choral ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of fine choral music from the Renaissance to the present, this group is made up of local residents and others. It rehearses at Christ Church Riverdale on Wednesday nights, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., and performs at local schools and centers.

Sinfonietta of Riverdale 917-689-1211 sinfoniettanyc.org The Sinfonietta of Riverdale is a unique ensemble which regularly performs at Riverdale Temple, 4545 Independence Ave. – large enough to perform chamber symphonies and small enough that each of its world-class musicians can be a featured soloist, with a repertoire that extends from the era of Bach to the present day. The Sinfonietta presents classical and modern music in our own neighborhood as well as children’s concerts and collaborates with local schools and youth organizations.

Art galleries and museums In and around Riverdale Elisa Contemporary Art 5622 Mosholu Ave. 212-729-4974

www.elisacontemporaryart.com The gallery is dedicated to promoting the work of contemporary artists as a way to inspire and enrich people’s lives.

Derfner Judaica Museum The Hebrew Home at Riverdale 5901 Palisade Ave. 718-581-1000 www.hebrewhome.org/derfnerjudaicamuseum.asp Overlooking the Hudson River, the gallery features a collection of Judaica and art related to Judaism. Seasonal shows highlight special themes.

Lehman College Art Gallery 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West 718-960-8731 www.lehman.edu The gallery, specializing in contemporary art, is located on the Lehman College campus.

Wave Hill West 249th Street and Independence Avenue 718-549-3200 www.wavehill.org Wave Hill, with its rustic setting and views of the Hudson, attracts artists of all kind. Wave Hill House and Glyndor Gallery, located on the grounds, are home to several exhibitions a year, usually related to nature.

Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 to www.riverdaley.org Crafts are frequently showcased at the Riverdale Y. Many of the exhibits have Jewish themes. Classes are also offered.

Nearby Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Ave. in Yonkers 914-963-4550 www.hrm.org The museum is known for its innovative exhibits, many of which offer viewers hands-on experiences. Many use the Hudson River, which flows past the museum’s picture windows, as the central theme.

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

Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture 450 Grand Concourse 718-518-6700 www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts The gallery displays solo and group exhibits in all media, from installations to painting and photography. For more information, go to www.hostos.cuny. edu/culturearts.

Bronx River Art Center and Gallery 305 E. 140th St. 718-589-5819 bronxriverart.org Located two blocks south of the Bronx Zoo, the gallery features contemporary art by urban artists. In addition to its exhibitions and performance series, the gallery hosts artists in residence and has a free after-school program. Free art classes are held at 2064 Boston Road.

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Page 20 MOSTLY FOR KIDS Art Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 914-963-4550 www.hrm.org The museum has an all-ages arts and crafts program for families on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Wave Hill West 249th Street and Independence Avenue 718-549-3200 www.wavehill.org Wave Hill offers free art-nature workshops on weekends, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Ecology Building. The free Family Art Project is open to the public.

Dance Bronx Dance Theatre 585 E. 187th St., 2nd floor 718-364-2725 www.bronxdancetheatre.com Bronx Dance Theatre offers dance classes for children and all levels of expertise.

Michele Compa Dance and Exercise Center 3590 Netherland Ave. 718-549-9635 www.michelecompa.com Fundamentals of dancing are taught to 2 to 5 year olds. Tumbling and gymnastics are open to children 3 and up.

Tap, ballet and modern jazz are offered to boys and girls ages 6 and up. Karate is also scheduled for students ages 6 and up.

Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 www.riverdaley.org The Riverdale Y offers instruction for all age groups in ballet, jazz and a variety of other dance styles.

Sofia’s Fitness & Dance Studio 3501 Riverdale Ave. 718-543-4181 Sofia’s Fitness & Dance Studio offers children from 3 to 13 years old dance and gymnastics lessons.

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Riverdale Temple Nursery kids enjoy some ice cream in the schools playground.

Stars and Riverdale Rising Stars Jr. service aspiring young actors from age 7 through 16. The program trains students and then stages productions — mainly musicals — at the Y. Ecology Beczak Environmental Education Center 35 Alexander St., Yonkers 914-377-1900 www.beczak.org Beczak offers community-oriented, Hudson River-based environmental programs for adults and families with children of all ages.

Ecology Building, Wave Hill West 249th Street and Independence Avenue 718-549-3200 www.wavehill.org The center houses a tank filled with marine life from the Hudson River, as well as drawers filled with artifacts pulled from the river.

Theater Riverdale Children’s Theatre 660 W. 237th St. 646-436-3045 www.riverdaletheatre.org Children from second- through ninthgrade can audition to participate in full-scale productions, learning the basics of theater, music and dance.

Riverdale Rising Stars 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 ext. 208 www.riverdalerisingstars.com The Riverdale YM-YWHA’s Rising

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New York Botanical Garden Southern Boulevard at East 200th Street 718-817-8700 www.nybg.org Everett Children’s Adventure Garden is a 12-acre indoor/outdoor science exploration wonderland for kids.

Urban Park Rangers’ Van Cortlandt Nature Center Van Cortlandt Park, north of Manhattan College Parkway 718-548-0912 www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers

The Urban Park Rangers run the allages Nature Center, which is open to the public Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rangers also hold weekend programs, give tours of Van Cortlandt Park and Riverdale Park and conduct special events.

Schreiver Community Garden 2975 Independence Ave. 718-548-1700 ext. 779 e-mail: Barbara_Denson@bshsi. org Open everyday, this community garden has mostly vegetables, herbs and flowers. The garden is open to members of the community and is also an official composting learning site.

Gymnastics Gym Cats One Odell Plaza, Yonkers 914-965-7676 www. gymcats.net Gym Cats offers gymnastics and cheerleading classes for children of all ages and levels of expertise.

Ice skating E.J. Murray Skating Center 348 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers 914-377-6469 or 914-377-6470 Located just a short drive away, the rink offers hockey and skating lessons for children, as well as birthday parties.

Martial arts Riverdale Kenshikai Karate 3607 Fieldston Road 718-601-3607

www.riverdalekenshikai.com The studio provides training to children in the traditional Japanese style of karate.

Music Bronx Arts Ensemble 80 Van Cortlandt Park South 718-601-7399 www.bronxartsensemble.org Bronx Arts Ensemble gives concerts that are specifically designed for young children at local sites. BAE also works with schoolchildren to stage operas.

Riverdale Music Studio 3530 Henry Hudson Parkway E. 347-427-7272 www.riverdalemusic.com e-mail: info@riverdalemusic.com Riverdale Music Studio offers private lessons in piano, violin, guitar, voice and viola for all ages.

Swimming Van Cortlandt Park Just east of Broadway and north of West 242nd Street 718-430-1890 Free swimming lessons are given at the pool in Van Cortlandt Park.

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Van Cortlandt Park Just east of Broadway and north of West 242nd Street 718-699-4233 City Parks Youth Tennis provides children with free lessons during the summer. Participants are given racquets and balls.

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North Riverdale Baseball League 718-543-6237 or 718-884-1202 www.northriverdalebaseballleague.com/ There are eight divisions in the league with approximately 400 players. Boys’ divisions are T-Ball, minor and major, as well as pony and an instructional league. Girls’ softball divisions are senior, junior and minor.

Reading and learning Soccer Andrus Planetarium, Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 914-963-4550 www.hrm.org/planetarium Every Saturday and Sunday the Planetarium offers hour-long Star Shows. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Science Barge 99 Dock St., Yonkers.

914-375-2151 www.groundwork.org This floating farm offers exhibits on urban farming, as well as arts and science workshops through the fall.

Team sports Baseball Kingsbridge Little League 718-924-9135 www.Kingsbridgelittleleague.org email: can299@aol.com This five-decades-old league has 500 youngsters in six divisions, ranging from 7 year olds to 16 year olds. Games are played at Cooney Grauer Field on Bailey Avenue, John F. Kennedy High School and Van Cortlandt Park during the regular season, from April through November.

Kosher Little League Coordinator, Yoni Fein 718-548-1850 There are 16 teams with 180 youngsters in the league, which is geared for Sabbath-observant Jewish children who cannot play on Saturday. There are two divisions, junior and senior, with eight teams each.

South Riverdale Little League 718-344-8478 www.eteamz.com/southriverdale/ There are approximately 350 players in divisions, ranging from T-Ball, pee wee, minors and majors, plus the Pony League affiliation with the North Riverdale Baseball League.

A League of Our Own 718-288-2290 http://www.thebayit.org/softball There are 12 teams with 170 players in this girls league. There is a junior division for third through fifth graders and a senior division for sixth through eighth graders. The season runs from

Riverdale Soccer Club 718-601-8639 www.riverdalesoccerclub.org The Riverdale Soccer Club offers travel teams for both girls and boys. Last year, the club had 703 kids in its programs. The club’s programs are available in the fall and the spring.

Riverdale Boys Soccer League 718-601-8639 The Boys Soccer League is a 15-yearold league previously affiliated with the local little league. All games are played in Seton Park.

Riverdale Girls Soccer League 718-601-8639 Part of the Riverdale Soccer Club, the league introduces girls ages 8 through 14 to soccer while encouraging team work and sportsmanship. Games are scheduled for Sundays in the fall and Saturdays in the spring.

Riverdale YM-YWHA Indoor Soccer/Basketball League 5625 Arlington Ave. Director, Daniel Pena 718-548-8200 ext. 240 The Riverdale YM-YWHA Indoor Soccer/Basketball League has three divisions: Pre-kindergaten to kindergarten, first to second grade and third to fifth grade. The program is held on Sundays, from noon to 3 p.m., from October to mid-November.

Basketball Riverdale YM-YWHA Basketball League 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 ext. 240 The Riverdale YM-YWHA has a basketball league that plays on Sundays, from 1 to 6 p.m., from December to March.

There are three divisions — junior, varsity and pro — with 190 players.

Miscellaneous Uptown Sports Complex 170 W. 233rd. St. 718-549-7529 Uptown Sports Complex offers a wide variety of indoor sports programs for toddlers, children and teens.

Cub Scout Pack 240 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway

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www.troop240ny.org Cub Scout Pack 24 welcomes boys ages 6 to 11 who wish to have fun camping, exploring and learning new skills. Pack 24 meets Thursday evenings at 6 p.m., at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church.

Brenda’s Playschool is made up of two facilities, one offering infant care to children ages six weeks to three years, and another with slots for 12 students ages three to five in a universal pre-kindergarten program provided through the Department of Education.

Kidville Riverdale 555 W. 235th St. 718-708-8081 www.kidville.com/riverdale Offering classes for babies, toddlers, and kids, birthday parties, an indoor playspace, and more. The Kidville University pre-school alternative program prepares toddlers for their transition to school. Camp Kidville is a summer day camp for toddlers and kids up to age 5.

Chabad Early Learning Center 535 W. 246th St. 718-549-1100 ext. 11 www.chabadbronx.org preschool@chabadriverdale.org The Chabad Early Learning Center is a nursery school dedicated to the education of children with a broad range of Jewish backgrounds and observances.

Children are introduced to basic Jewish values and traditions through daily routines and interactive play.

Nurseries

Edgehill Montessori School Edgehill Avenue, between West 227th and West 230th streets 718-601-1056 www.edgehillmontessoridaycare. com Contact: Gila Matalon, gila.matalon@ gmail.com.

The Edgehill Montessori School provides full and half-day care for children from 1 to 5 years old. The fall program runs from September through June and the summer program runs from July to mid-August.

Amalgamated Nursery School 3980 Orloff Ave. 718-543-8688 www.amalgamated-bronx.coop/ nursery.html The Amalgamated Nursery School has served the community as a parent cooperative for more than 75 years.

The school, which is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, accepts applicants from 2 years and 3 months to 5 years old. Partial scholarships are available.

BedRock Preschool 3220 Arlington Ave. 718-884-0020 www.bedrockpreschool.com Educational director: Elizabeth White Office Coordinator: Matt Noble, matt@ bedrockpreschool.com info@bedrockpreschool.com BedRock Preschool’s goal is to celebrate diversity and instill academic excellence in children, while promoting a strong sense of community.

Beth El Nursey School 1324 North Ave., New Rochelle 914-235-2700 ext. 250 www.bethelnr.org/nurseryschool Director: Ronnie Goldberg Becher With two teachers in the classroom, children from 18 months to 4 years old are taught self-esteem, language, mathematics, cooperation and endurance. The school runs from September to June.

Birch Early Childhood Center 475 W. 250th St. 718-549-4753 Principal: Donna Fitzsimmons The Birch Early Childhood Center is a 12-month program (180 school days and a 30-day summer session) that provides services for children with special needs who are 2 years and 6 months to 5 years old.

Brenda’s Playschool 3930 Bailey Ave. (pre-kindergarten) 18 Jacob’s Place (infant care) 718-796-5048

Fieldston Lower School 3901 Fieldston Road 718-329-7310 www.ecfs.org/fieldstonlower The pre-kindergarten program is part of the Fieldston Lower School. The program provides a small and nurturing setting with a ratio of 18 children to two full-time teachers. The private school is non-denominational.

Gan Miriam Early Learning Center 3700 Independence Ave. 718-543-2553 www.ganmiriam.com The Gan Miriam Early Learning Center is a place for children 2 to 5 years old.

The Gan Miriam center welcomes families of any background. In addition, the Gan Miriam center runs Mommy and Me and summer camp programs.

Happy Days at Riverdale Preschool 2975 Independence Ave. 718-601-1300 www.renanimpreschool.com The Happy Days at Riverdale Preschool and Summer Camp aims to provide fun-filled and multicultural experiences for children 3 months to 6 years old.

The school offers a universal prekindergarten program.

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Early Childhood Services Programs 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace 718-884-0700 (Continued on page 22)

Page 22 (Continued from page 21) www.khcc-nyc.org/early-childhood/head-start.php Among the programs and services offered at the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center are three early childhood programs. Early Head Start, Head Start and Family Child Care are geared toward helping families with educational as well as child care needs.

Kinneret Day School 2600 Netherland Ave. 718-548-0900 www.kinneretdayschool.org Kinneret Day School offers a kind of combination of varied educational opportunities synthesized with Jewish values, Jewish knowledge and love of Israel.

Love Me Tender School for Child Development 2500 Johnson Ave. 718-884-7252 www.lovemetenderschool.net Love Me Tender is a state-approved special education preschool serving children ages 2 to 5 years with developmental delays. There is no tuition required of the parents. The school is private and non-denominational.

Marble Hill Nursery School 5470 Broadway 718-562-7055 www.marblehillschool.org Marble Hill Nursery School is a nonprofit parent cooperative nursery school and day care center offering half– and full-day classes to children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Daycare MMCC Main Building 3450 DeKalb Ave. 718-654-0563 or Van Cortlandt 3880 Sedgwick Avenue 718-543-0231 www.mmcc.org The Mosholu Montefiore Child Development Center encourages and supports a multicultural student body that observes Jewish traditions and heritage, as well as traditions from other cultures. The school is private and affiliated with the UJA Federation. Children 1 to 5 years old are accepted.

Riverdale Community School 5670 Riverdale Ave. 718-543-0050 www.riverdalecommunityschool.com Riverdale Community School is a small nursery school with an enrollment of 20 children and a staff of four.

Riverdale Country School 1 Spaulding Lane 718-549-7780 www.riverdale.edu Riverdale Country School’s pre-kindergarten program recognizes that play is an important part of a young child’s world. Classes begin in September and

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Riverdale Group Family Daycare 270 W. 261st St. 347-427-6965 www.riverdalegroupfamilydaycare.com Riverdale Group Family Daycare consists of two facilities on seperate floors of the same building--one for infants ages six weeks to two years, and another for toddlers ages two to five. .

Riverdale Montessori School 5705 Mosholu Avenue 718-543-4884 The Riverdale Montessori School follows the basic philosophy that every child is an important person who should be shown respect. The school is for children from 2 years to 6 years old. The school is private and has no religious affiliation.

Riverdale Neighborhood House 5521 Mosholu Ave. 718-549-8100 ext. 125 www.riverdaleonline.org Riverdale Neighborhood House offers a variety of early childhood programs — from part-time nursery to full-time, year-round day care.

Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center 3816 Waldo Ave. 718-884-3950 www.rnsfc.org Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center is an accredited, licensed preschool that provides a developmentally appropriate and interactive, educational environment for children 1 year to 5 years old.

Riverdale Presbyterian Church Nursery School 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway West 718-548-8260 www.rpcns.com Executive Director: Betsy Mercein Office Manager: Karen Reyes riverdalepcns@gmail.com Riverdale Presbyterian Church Nursery School is an accredited non-sectarian school that provides a nurturing environment.

Riverdale Temple Nursery School 4545 Independence Ave. 718-796-0335 www.riverdaletemplenursery school.com Riverdale Temple Nursery School classes run two, three or five days a week for children ages 2 to 4-yearsold. The school is private and aims to deepen children’s appreciation of their Jewish heritage.

Riverdale Tiny Tots 453 W. 261st St.

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718-796-1097 Riverdale Tiny Tots is a licensed and insured 12-month program. The center runs from September through June. Summer camp is also offered.

Children 15 months to 5 years old are accepted. The school is private and non-sectarian.

Riverdale YM-YWHA Early Childhood Program 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 ext. 220/221 www.riverdaley.org Director: Milissa Finkel, mfinkel@riverdaley.org Riverdale YM-YWHA Early Childhood Program encourages learning by providing opportunities for children to explore a variety of materials in small groups. The program involves preparing for and celebrating Jewish holidays.

Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy Early Learning Center 655 W. 254th St. 718-548-1717 ext. 1215 www.saracademy.org The Early Learning Center of SAR Academy strives to develop curiosity, encourage exploration and foster socialization. All of this takes place in an enriched Jewish setting. Some Hebrew instruction is available. Afterschool programs are available to kindergarteners.

Silver Spoons Group Day Care 3445 Corlear Ave. 718-543-5373 Silver Spoons Day Care provides weekly lesson plans, daily activities and a menu plan suitable for children between 2 and 4 years old.

Spuyten Duyvil Pre-School 3041 Kingsbridge Ave. 718-549-1525 www.spuytenduyvilpreschool.org Spuyten Duyvil Pre-School’ started as a parent cooperative, school officials continue this tradition with an opendoor policy for parents and caregivers and count on families to enrich the program offered to the children.

Stein Yeshiva 287 Central Park Ave., Yonkers 914-965-7082 www.steinyeshiva.org Stein Yeshiva is 10 minutes from Riverdale and offers classes for toddlers through eighth graders. The daycare is licensed and offers programs for infants.

St. Gabriel’s Pre-kindergarten 590 W. 235th St. 718-548-0444 http://saintgabrielschoolbronx.org stgabeschoolbx@aol.com St. Gabriel’s Pre-kindergarten offers a traditional nursery program. Class sizes vary from 12 to 18 with an adult-tochild ratio of one to six. St. Gabriel’s is a Roman Catholic parochial school.

St. John’s Pre-kindergarten 3143 Kingsbridge Ave. 718-548-0255 www.stjohnschoolbronx.org St. John’s offers a moderately priced alternative to early childhood programs in the area. It offers a Catholic environment for daily creative art, singing and story time. .

Susan E. Wagner Day School at Riverdale 5401 Post Road 718-601-5401 The Susan E. Wagner Day School’s programs include universal pre-kindergarten, preschool special education, and day care. Children in the program are 2 years, 9 months through 5 years of age.

The Yearling Nursery School 604 W. 227th St. 718-549-1606 www.yearlingnurseryschool.com The Yearling Nursery School provides programs for toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergartners ages 15 months to five years old.

Teens Kingsbridge Heights Community Center 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace 718-884-0700 http://www.khcc-nyc.org Kingsbridge Heights Community Center offers a teen evening program with educational, cultural and recreational activities for participants 12 to 21 years old.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 DeKalb Ave. 718-882-4000 www.mmcc.org Teens 13 to 18 years old can sign up for a variety of clubs and activities.

Riverdale Community Center David A. Stein Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141 660 W. 237th St. 718-796-4724 www.riverdalecommunitycenter.org The Riverdale Community Center offers a free, after-school program Monday through Friday at the school, for grades 6 through 12.

Riverdale Neighborhood House 5521 Mosholu Ave. 549-8100 ext. 117 The Riverdale Neighborhood House’s free year-round, drop-in center is a safe and relaxed “second home” for young people ages 12 to18.

Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 www.riverdaleonline.org The Y offers a youth basketball league, dance classes, birthday parties and a music school for all ages.

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www.riverdalepress.com Principal: Lori O’Mara 6th through 12th grade 718-796-8516 Parent Coordinator: Julie Prince jprince4@schools.nyc.gov 718-796-8516, ext. 1045 PA President: Teri Colon IN-Tech Academy, MS/HS 368 2975 Tibbett Ave. Principal: Yvette Allen 6th through 12th grade 718-432-4300 Parent Coordinator: Alexandra Castro

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Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. Principal: Karalyne Sperling 9th through 12th grade 718-563-6678 Parent Coordinator: Jacqueline Naranjo-Fernandez PA Co-Presidents: Anthony Brown and Socorro Morales

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Students learn computer coding at IN-Tech Academy.

Public Schools PS 7 3201 Kingsbridge Ave. Principal: Frank Patterson Kindergarten through 5th grade 718-796-8695 Parent Coordinator: Laurie Rodriguez PA Presidents: Bruce Kaufmann PS 24 660 W. 236th St. Principal: Donna Connelly Kindergarten through 5th grade 718-796-8845 Parent Coordinator: Florence Byrne fbyrne@schools.nyc.gov PA Co-Presidents: Laura Moukas and Bob Heisler PS 207 3030 Godwin Terrace Principal: Maria Rosado Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade 718-796-9645 Parent Coordinator: Alexander Rodriguez PA President: Melanie Rodriguez PS 310 260 W. Kingsbridge Road Principal: Elizabeth Cardona Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade 718-796-9434

Parent Coordinator: Sabina Perez 718-796-9434 ext. 137 PA President: Margarita Hernandez PS 360 2880 Kingsbridge Terrace Principal: Nancy Rodriguez Lewis Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade 718-548-1511 Interim Acting Principal: Iris Aldea Pollack Parent Coordinator: Minerva Rojas Polite 718-548-1511, ext. 1051 PA President: Renee Padmore AmPark Neighborhood School, PS 344 3981 Hillman Ave. Principal: Christine McCourt Kindergarten through 5th grade 718-548-3451 Parent Coordinator: Maria Correra mariacorrea03@yahoo.com PA President: William Bird aliciaconte@gmail.com Multiple Intelligence School, PS/MS 37 360 W. 230th St. Principal: Kenneth Petriccione Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-796-0360 Parent Coordinator: Elizabeth Coca 718-796-0360, ext. 1120 PA President: Marcia Van Tull

Robert J. Christen School, PS 81 5550 Riverdale Ave. Principal: Anne Kirrane Kindergarten through 5th grade 718-796-8965 Parent Coordinator: Nina Velazquez, nvelazquez@schools. nyc.gov 718-796-8965, ext. 1143 Presidents: Lauren Carmona mama2julia@gmail.com ps81pa@gmail.com Sheila Mencher Van Cortlandt School, PS/MS 95 3961 Hillman Ave. Principal: Serge Marshall Davis Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-796-9200 Parent Coordinator: Delis DeLeon 718-796-9200 ext. 4 The New School for Leadership and the Arts, MS 244 120 W. 231st St. Interim Acting Principal: Eduardo Mora 6th through 8th grade 718-601-2869 Parent Coordinator: Nancy Acosta 718-300-9594, ext. 252 David A. Stein Riverdale/ Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141 660 W. 237th St.

Bronx High School of Law and Finance John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. Principal: Jessica Goring 9th through 12th grade 718-561-0113 Parent Coordinator: Zoraida Torres 718-561-0113 ext. 7643 Bronx High School of Science 75 W. 205th St. Principal: Jean Donahue 9th through 12th grade 718-817-7700 Parent Coordinator: Cynthia Golan 718-817-7712 golanc@bxscience.edu PA Co-Presidents: Shanti Knock and Patrick Gibbons Bronx Theatre High School John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. Interim Acting Principal: William Doyle 9th through 12th grade 718-329-2902 Parent Coordinator: Angel Melendez 718-817-7401 PA President: Laura Biasotti DeWitt Clinton High School 100 W. Mosholu Parkway South Principal: Santiago Taveras 9th through 12th grade Parent Coordinator: Julia Ortiz 718-543-1000 E.L.L.I.S. Preparatory Academy John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave.

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The Harlem River Ship Canal cuts Marble Hill away from Manhattan and opens a passage for ships from the Hudson River Into the Harlem and East Rivers. In the process, 550,000 tons of rock are removed by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Principal: Norma Vega 9th through 12th grade 718-220-1889 Parent Coordinator: Annel TineoNunez

Principal: Kevin Boston-Hill 6th and 7th grades 718-549-1908 Counselor: Alissa Kane 718-549-1908, ext. 309

High School of American Studies at Lehman College 2925 Goulden Ave. Principal: Alessandro Weiss 9th through 12th grade 718-329-2144 Parent Coordinator: AnnaPaula Trebo-Fiore 718-329-2144 ext. 1224 atrebofiore@schools.nyc.gov PA Co-Presidents: Tami Smith and Rebecca Fine

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Marble Hill School for International Studies John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. Principal: Kirsten Larson 9th through 12th grade 718-561-0973 Parent Coordinator: Ignacia Reyes 718-561-0973, ext. 7434 PTA President: Joseph Suarez The Marie Curie School for Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions 120 W. 231st St. Principal: Rodney Fisher 9th through 12th grade 718-432-6491 Parent Coordinator: Judy Veras Charter Schools International Leadership Charter School 2900 Exterior St. Principal: Elaine Ruiz Lopez 9th through 12th grade 718-562-2300 New Visions High School for Advanced Math and Science John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. Principal: Julia Chun 9th through 12th grade 718-817-7686 Parent Coordinator: Sanya Hudson New Visions High School for the Humanities John F. Kennedy Campus 99 Terrace View Ave. Principal: Magaly Hicks 9th through 12th grade 718-817-7686 Parent Coordinator: Xiomara Martinez Tech International Charter School 3120 Corlear Ave.

Kinneret Day School 2600 Netherland Ave. Principal: Asher Abramovitz Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-548-0900 Director of Development: Amy Hibshoosh Development Assistant: Marni Sugerman, 718-548-2170 St. Gabriel’s School 590 W. 235th St. Principal: Deborah Pitula Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-548-0444 St. John’s School 3141 Kingsbridge Ave. Principal: Edward Higgins Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-548-0255 St. Margaret of Cortona 425 W. 260th St. Principal: Hugh Keenan Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-549-8580 PA President: Shelley Rice smspa@stmargaretschoolriverdale. com Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy 655 W. 254th St. Principal: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-548-1717 Salanter Akiba High School 503 W. 259th St. Principal: Rabbi Tully Harcsztark 9th through 12th grade 718-548-2727 PTC Co-Presidents: Tami Bezborodko bezborodko@aol.com and Debbie Stern-Blumenthal dsternblu@gmail.com Visitation School 171 W. 239th St. Principal: Sister Rosemarie Connell Kindergarten through 8th grade 718-543-2250 Private Schools Riverdale Country School

Upper School 5250 Fieldston Road Head of School: Dominic Randolph 6th through 12th grade 718-549-8810 PA President: PA President: Wendy Topkis Riverdale Country School Lower School 1 Spaulding Lane Head of School: Edwin Gordon Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade 718-549-7780 Ethical Culture Fieldston School 3901 Fieldston Road Head of School: Damian Fernandez Upper School Principal: Laura Danforth Middle School Principal: Kevin Jacobson Lower School Principal: George Burns Upper/Middle School: 718-3297300 Lower School: 718-329-7310 Horace Mann School 231 W. 246th St. Head of School: Thomas Kelly PA President: Farrah Kleiner Upper/Middle Division Upper Division Principal: David Schiller Middle Division Principal: Robin Ingram 6th through 12th grade 718-432-4000 Lower Division 4440 Tibbett Ave. Lower Division Principal: Wendy Steinthal Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade 718-432-3300

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The College of Mount Saint Vincent 6301 Riverdale Ave. President: Charles Flynn 718-405-3267 The College of Mount Saint Vincent is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college with more than 1,500 students in more than 40 majors and minors. The college dates back to the 1847 establishment of the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, formerly located at East 109 Street and Fifth Avenue.

With the building of Central Park, the Sisters of Charity moved their academy to a wild tract overlooking the Hudson River in 1910.

Manhattan College 4513 Manhattan College Parkway President: Brennan O’Donnell 718-862-8000 Manhattan College is an independent Catholic institution of higher learning that embraces qualified men and women of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. Established in 1853 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the college continues to draw its inspiration from the heritage of John Baptist de La Salle, the innovator of modern pedagogy and patron saint of teachers. Today, with 3,500 students from 36 states and 38 foreign countries, the college offers more than 40 major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business, education and health, engineering and science, along with continuing and professional studies and a graduate division.

Colleges Herbert H. Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West President: Ricardo Fernandez 718-960-8000 Formerly the Bronx campus of Hunter College, Lehman College was established in 1968 as the senior college of the City University of New York in the Bronx. Perched at the edge of Jerome Park Reservoir on Goulden Avenue, Lehman has more than 12,000 students and an additional 10,000 continuing education students. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the liberal arts and sciences and in professional studies. The Lehman Center for Performing Arts is home to touring musicians, acting troupes and dancers.

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The tower of Founders Hall is the centerpiece of the Mount St. Vincent campus.

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Recreation and fitness 3135 Johnson Ave. 212-560-6474 The building has an outdoor pool that is unheated and primarily serves an older crowd. However, there is a small kiddie pool on the lower level. The pool area is elevated from the street and surrounded by trees. Summer memberships are available.

Parks Bailey Playground Bailey Avenue at West 234th Street Bailey playground, created in 1950, offers swings, sprinklers, handball and basketball courts.

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

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Ewen Park Riverdale Avenue at West 231st Street Ewen Park features a lawn and sledding hill. It also has basketball courts, multiple dog runs and a playground.

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

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

Henry Hudson Park Kappock Street and Independence Avenue The park has two playgrounds, complete with a spray shower, a sandbox and swings. It sits atop a hill above the Hudson River and has walking paths, paddle ball courts and benches. The upper part of Henry Hudson Park, north of Kappock Street, has benches and winding paths that lead to the park’s centerpiece, a statue of Henry Hudson.

Marble Hill Playground West 230th Street (off Broadway) This playground on the northern edge of the Marble Hill Houses has swings, sprinklers and basketball courts.

Riverdale Park Along Palisade Avenue, from West 232nd Street to West 254th Street Stretching along the shoreline of the Hudson River from Spuyten Duyvil to West 254th Street along Palisade Avenue, this woodland park offers views of the river and of the Palisades.

It features miles of trails through thick groves, open meadows and steep ravines.

Ruth McLaughlin Playground Greystone Avenue near West

A father and son enjoy a quiet moment fishing at the lake in Van Cortlandt Park.

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

Seton Park Independence Avenue between West 232 and West 234th streets This is one of the area’s largest playgrounds and features slides and monkey bars for kids of all ages. Seton Park also offers tennis courts, ballfields, basketball courts and bathrooms.

Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park Johnson Avenue and Kappock Street Under the shadow of the Henry Hudson Bridge, the shorefront park offers views of the Hudson and Harlem rivers.

Van Cortlandt Park Bordered by No. 1 train line, Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park South and Jerome Avenue The second largest park in the borough offers tennis courts, paddle ball courts, basketball courts, two nature trails, a track, cross-country track and a golf course. It also features an outdoor public pool and a fenced-off dog run.

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

Washington’s Walk Between Sedgwick and Goulden avenues This park features Old Fort Four Park, which includes two small playgrounds, and Strong Street Playground.

Public pools Van Cortlandt Park Broadway at West 242nd Street entrance

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

Community center pools Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 The large indoor pool has a Synergy salt system and non-toxic UV-light filtration, making it the first “green” pool of its kind in New York State.

Swimming classes, free swim and other aquatic activities are open to the community. The pool is closed on Friday nights and on Saturdays.

Riverdale Neighborhood House 5521 Mosholu Ave. 718-549-8100 This large outdoor pool and sprinklers feature a snack bar, as well as a large seating area with beach chairs and tables. An ice cream truck shows up periodically and the pool is close to upper Riverdale Avenue, which features a pizzeria and ice cream store.

Private pools offering memberships Alderbrook 4713 Independence Ave. alderbrookpool@gmail.com This outdoor pool is tucked away in a complex of homes west of the parkway.

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

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

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

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

Hudson Tower Pool 3777Independence Ave. 718-796-5022 ext. 16 The adult pool features a large swimming area. In a separate, fenced-in area there is a kiddie pool with shade.

Just outside this area is a playground and beyond that is a picnic area.

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

Memberships are available.

The Churchill Club 2500 Johnson Ave. 718-549-1800 This club offers members a pool, sun deck, exercise room and a game room.

It also has a sauna in each of the locker rooms. Yearly rates are available.

Tennis Gloria Ross Uspta Pro 699 W. 239th St. 718-796-8540 Gloria Ross, a certified professional, offers tennis lessons for individuals and groups.

Jeff Nerenberg Tennis Academy 3602 Irwin Ave.

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Recreation and fitness 3602 Irwin Ave. 718-549-9391 or 646-528-0173 Jeff Nerenberg Tennis Academy offers flexible programs for the entire family.

718-430-1838 Call the Department of Parks and Recreation for a permit. (718) 4301848

The academy offers both private and group lessons with individual player evaluations and preparation for the USTA tournament.

Tennis Club of Riverdale 2600 Netherland Ave. 718-796-9099 In the Century building, the club offers swimming, dancing and other programs for kids in addition to tennis.

Riverdale Tennis West 236th Street and Douglas Avenue 718-796-7400 Riverdale Tennis, Inc., offers private and group instruction. Lessons are given on outdoor clay courts.

Riverdale Yacht Club 800 W. 254 St., near the Hudson River 718-543-0792 The Yacht Club has two Har-Tru courts with views of the Palisades. Courts are only available to club members.

Interested parties must be recommended by at least three current members.

Seton Park Independence Avenue and West 232nd Street

Van Cortlandt Park Just east of Broadway and north of West 242nd Street Call Department of Parks and Recreation for a permit. 718-430-1848

Yoga Grounded Growth Yoga Personal instruction Danna Durga 3732 Riverdale Ave. Email: dannadurga@aol.com 347-313-8742 Bikram Yoga 5500 Broadway 718-562-3656

Advanced Dental Care of Riverdale, PC Daniel Faiwiszewski, DMD 3901 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 718-549-6453 www.adcriv.com Family, Cosmetic and Pediatric Dentistry Riverdale Oral Health Sidney Adler, DDS, M.A.G.D. Beth Berson, DDS 611 West 239th St. 718-548-3353 riverdaleoralhealth.com facebook.com/riverdaleoralhealth General and Cosmetic Dentistry Comprehensive Dental Care Madeline S. Ginzburg, DMD, FAGD Shahla S. Asadi, DDS Shari B. Klein, DMD, MS Sarina Reddy, DDS Adam Pristera, DDS Rashmi Ambewadikar, DDS Yasemin Kilical, DDS The Century 2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 117 718-549-3910 www.comprehensive-dental.com

Real estate agencies 3 Square Miles, Inc. Mikhail Khalilov 917-736-3442 mk@3squaremiles.com www.3squaremiles.com Anita Wolfe Real Estate 718-796-3135 Argo Residential 212-896-8699 or 646-305-4009 www.argo.com Brown Harris Stevens 212-317-7787 or 212-317-7746 www.bhsusa.com The Corcoran Group Lee Presser 347-829-9996 www.The BestApartments.com Ann Dowling, LLC 914-376-3100 Eldridge Properties of New York, Inc 718-796-7550 EZ Premier Realty, LLC 917-838-3440 Fieldston Properties 718-601-1000 www.fieldstonproperties.com Finger Management Corp 718-513-6252 www.fingermanagement.com

Dentists Dr. Paul M. Hertz 6011 Riverdale Ave. 718-432-9900 www.hertzdental.com Comprehensve dentistry

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Gabriel Shalmi, DDS 444 W. 259th St., Suite 200 718.601.0900 Family Dentistry Sara Sigli, DDS 3525 Riverdale Ave. 718-548-0500 General & cosmetic dentistry Pearl Sussman, DMD Cosmetic & family dentistry Mark Yazdi, DDS Endodontics Cecelia Ringel, RDS Hygenist Skyview Shopping Center.

5683 Riverdale Ave. Suite 205 718.884.8808 Riverdale Pediatric Dentistry, PC Liraz Spear, DDS, FAAPD 611 West 239th St. 718-725-8997 Samuel H. Taller, MS, DMD, FAGD 3601 Waldo Avenue 718-543-3704 www.DrTallerDental.com Family dentistry

Oral Surgery Evan D. Chafitz, DMD Gabriela Oana, DDS 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy 718-796-4550 Diplomates Amer Bd of Oral & Maxilofacial Surgery

Foxworth Realty 212-368-4902 www.foxworthrealtyonline.com Goodman Management 718-796-5022 www.gmcrealty.com Halstead Property 718-878-1700 www.halstead.com Halstead Property Susan Goldy Team 718-549-4116 www.halstead.com HSC Management Corporation 718-543-2800 or 914-237-1600 www.hscmanagement.com Keller Williams Realty 914-391-2121 www.kw.com/kw Koppell River Realty, Inc 718-543-2200 www.koppell.com McDonagh Properties, Inc 718-548-2828 www.mcdonaghproperties.com New Park Management 516-487-6790 ext. 234 Ogden Cap Properties, LLC 212-579-4326 www.ogdencapproperties.com Olnick Organization 718-796-2600

www.olnick.com Prudential Douglas Elliman 718-884-5815 or 718-601-6100 www.elliman.com Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty 718-809-0859 www.randrealty.com REMAX Distinguished Homes & Properties Ellen Rosen 914-374-9072 www.remax-distinguished-ny.com REMAX Distinguished Homes & Properties Chintan Trivedi 917-637-0161 www.remax-distinguished-ny.com Robert E. Hill, Inc 718-884-2200 www.robertehill.com Shelley Scherman 718-549-0100 shelleyscherman.wordpress.com Sopher Realty 718-601-4000 www.sopherrealty.com Exclusive Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 718-513-5810 www.sothebysrealty.com Trebach Realty 718-543-7174 www.trebachrealty.com Veritas Property Management, LLC Carl Borenstein 212-799-2365 www.veritasmanagement.com Villanova Heights 914-375-1270 www.villanovaheights.com M. Weitzman & Associates, LLC 646-281-8763 www.mweitzman.com Westchester Realty, NY 917-674-0244 www.westchesterrealtyny.com

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Physicians & Health Professionals The physicians listed below advertise in The Riverdale Press Physician’s Directory

Acupuncture Taiji Acupuncture & Massage Center Kevin Wang, LA 5676 Riverdale Avenue, Suite 102 646-533-2308

Audiology Dr. Flora Holderbaum, Aud, CCC/A 3050 Corlear Ave. Suite. 202 718-543-4333 Pediatric & adult hearing evaluation, counseling, hearing aid fittings/repairs, CAPD testing.

Office is handicap accessible.

Cardiology Gerald Neuberg, MD, FACC Columbia Doctors 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 718-601-8720 Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Dermatology Peter G. Burk, MD The Century, 2600 Netherland Ave. Suite 112 718-543-7711 Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology.

Montefiore affiliated.

Adult and pediatric dermatology.

Diseases of the skin, hair and nails.

Endoscopy Advanced Endoscopy 5500 Broadway, Suite A1 718.548.7900 www.aec-gi.com Screening colonoscopy

Gastroenterology Jonathan Rieber, MD, FACG 5030 Broadway, Suite 707 Manhattan 718-412-3445 Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2008 Physician of the year, Allen Hospital Veroushka Ballester, MD David S. Lee, MD Peter J. Santogade, MD ColumbiaDoctors 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 212-932-4534 Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Geriatric Medicine Thuy-Tien Dam, MD Evelyn C. Granieri, MD Predrag Popovic, MD Xiaoshuang Yin, MD

718-601-8205 Primary health services for adults 18 years of age and above

Ophthalmology

The Allen Hospital, Suite 3-150 5141 Broadway @ 220th Street New York, NY 10034 212-932-6036 Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Jonathan D. Boniuk, MD, PC The Whitehall, 3220 Arlington Ave., Suite 7 718-432-2299 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Eye MD catering to all ages & eye problems including eye surgery, routine and preventive eye care. Board Certified

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Orthopedic Surgery

Julie T. Joseph, MD ColumbiaDoctors 2600 Netherland Avenue, Suite 125 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 212-932-4533 Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Drs David Lent, James Joseph & Eric Spencer Bronx Loc: 3050 Corlear Ave, Suite 102A Yonkers Loc: 970 North Broadway, Suitte 204 718.796-1961 or 914-476-4343 www.westchesterorthopedic.com

Internal Medicine Julie T. Joseph, MD ColumbiaDoctors The Allen Hospital 5141 Broadway, Suite 3-005 Manhattan 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 2600 Netherland Avenue, Suite 125 212-932-4533 Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Pediatrics Riverdale Pediatrics Barbara E. Strassberg, M.D., F.A.A.P. Carlyn A. Oppedisano, M.D., F.A.A.P. Martin Rodriguez-Ema, M.D., F.A.A.P. The Century, 2600 Netherland Ave., Suite 120 718-796-3580 Pediatric and adolescent medicine.

Affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian.

Physical Medicine Jakob C. Melamed, MD ColumbiaDoctors 2600 Netherland Avenue, Suite 125 718-543-1300 51 W. 51st Street, Suite 360 New York, NY 10019 212-326-8484 Travel Vaccines Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Nydia E. Providence, MD ColumbiaDoctors 2600 Netherland Avenue, Suite 125 718-601-7505 The Allen Hospital 5141 Broadway, Suite 3-005 New York, NY 10019 212-932-4564 Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Montefiore Medical Group Riverdale Office Katherine Kostakos, md Sunita Ningthoujam, md Gerard Sykes, md Joanne Gasparini, Administrator 3510 Johnson Avenue

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, PA 5676 Riverdale Avenue, Suite 103 718-884-1200 Physiatry & pain medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, ultrasound guided injections

Physical Therapy Hudson in Home Physical Therapy 347-947-3132 www.hudsoninhomept.com Judith Kahn, MD, PC 545 West 236th Street, Suite C, 30 W. 60 Street Suite 1C, 718-884-8115 Website: www.judithkahn.com Board Certified Physiatrist Methodist Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation 4499 Manhattan College Pkwy, 718-548-5100, ext. 224 Riverdale Physical Therapy, PC Jerrold Mann, PT Marcela Prado, PT The Professional Building

2735 H.H. Pkwy., Suite 103 718-884-0444 Riverdale Sports Physical Therapy, PC Alexander Sherman, P.T. The Professional Building 3265 Johnson Ave., lower level 718-432-1323

Psychotherapy Ellen Eiger 3640 Johnson Ave., 646-515-8163 NYS Licensed Psychotherapist.

Adults, Adolescents and Couples Tara Fitzgerald Quimby, LCSW 3600 Fieldston Rd. Suite 2G, 917-273-6995 Children, Adults and Couples taraquimbylcsw@gmail.com Roberta P. Siegel, MSW, LCSW Riverdale: 3640 Johnson Ave., 718-549-3639 Manhattan: 61 W. 62nd St. #10A 212-957-1908 Psychotherapist & psychoanalyst.

Individual, family, marital and group therapy.

Rheumatology Gustavo Carbone, MD Columbia Doctors 3050 Corlear Ave., Suite 204 212-305-4308 Affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital/Allen Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Urgent Care Riverdale Urgent Care 5665 Riverdale Ave (Skyview Shopping Center) 347-913-4242 www.RiverdaleUrgentCare.com Walk-in, No appointment needed

Podiatry Cambridge Podiatry Center Dr. Donald Spector 259 W. 231st St. 718-548-3080 Board certified, Diplomate in ABPOPPM Lance Greiff, DPM 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy 718-601-2100 Board certified Podiatric Surgery, Podiatric Orthopedics Michael L. Merenstein, DPM 3636 Fieldston Rd. 718-548-6732 Board certified - American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics

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Getting involved If you want to give back to the community you live in, the northwest Bronx offers myriad opportuniies for you to volunteer.

Association of Riverdale Co-ops P.O. Box 630-033 Bronx, N.Y. 10463 www.riverdale-arc.org ARC works on issues involving Riverdale’s co-op apartments and condos, including taxes, financing and the real estate market.

50th Precinct Auxiliary Police 3450 Kingsbridge Ave. 718-543-7341 The Auxiliary Police accepts anyone over 17 who is in good health and has never been arrested for a serious crime. Those interested must attend 14 training sessions. Participants will learn about policing, the law and how to make an arrest. Upon completion, students are required to take an exam.

Those who pass are issued a uniform and are required to give a minimum of four hours of volunteer service.

Community Board 8 5676 Riverdale Ave., Suite 100 718-884-3959 www.nyc.gov/html/bxcb8/html/home/ home.shtml.

Bronx Community Board 8 acts as a liaison between community members and city agencies. Community members do not have to be on the Board to attend or to be involved with Community Board 8.

Community Education Council District 10 One Fordham Plaza 718-741-5836 District 10 Community Education Council aims to inform parents about issues affecting neighborhood schools.

These are discussed in public meetings, held every third Thursday of the month. To be a member of the council, you must have a child in a District 10 school.

50th Precinct Community Council 3450 Kingsbridge Ave. 718-543-5978 The council is the liaison between the community and the police. At monthly public meetings, police give accounts of crime in the area and address residents’ concerns. Council meetings are held the second Thursday of every month. Community Board 8 public safety meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. Borough and citywide officials also attend. For more information call the 50th Precinct at 718-543-5978.

Fort Independence Park Neighborhood Association Kristin Hart, president 347-614-0005 www.fipna.org e-mail: fipna@fipna.org The Fort Independence Park Neighborhood Association (FIPNA), seeks to preserve and improve the quality of life for residents in the Fort Independence area.

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

Friends of the Hudson River Valley Greenway 5521 Mosholu Avenue 718-884-5903 www.riverdalenature.org/HRVG Friends of the Hudson River Valley Greenway falls under the umbrella of the Riverdale Nature Preservancy.

Friends of Van Cortlandt Park 80 Van Cortlandt Park South Suite E1 718-601-1460 or 718-601-1553 www.vancortlandt.org The group sponsors several events each year and works with the Department of Parks and Recreation on long-term planning and funding.

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

Kingsbridge Business Improvement District 5760 Broadway, 2nd. Floor 718-432-6935 www.kingsbridgebid.org The purpose of the Kingsbridge Business Improvement District (BID) is to improve the Kingsbridge shopping area and tackle issues that deal with the wellbeing of businesses.

Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association 2805 University Ave. Suite B Al Chapman, director 718-618-7550 www.northstarfund.org/roots/ groups/kingsbridge-heightsneighborhood-improvementassociation.php An affiliate of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, KHNIA

works to improve the neighborhood by tackling concerns, including landlord/ tenant issues. Meetings are held on every fourth Thursday of the month.

Kingsbridge Historical Society Peter Ostrander, president 718-796-1195 www.kingsbridgehistoricalsociety. org Dedicated to preserving the history of Kingsbridge, the society saves artifacts and documents and works with school groups by teaching students local history.

Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation Tracy Shelton, director 5760 Broadway 718-543-7100 www.krvcdc.org This organization works to revitalize commercial areas in the community and to rehabilitate housing.

Marble Hill Merchants Association 917-570-9027 e-mail: tracy.shelton@krvcdc.org The Marble Hill Merchants Association is for businesses in the Marble Hill area. The general mission of the association is to bring merchants together to discuss issues pertaining to their business neighborhood.

North Riverdale Merchants Association 917-570-9027 e-mail: tracy.shelton@krvcdc.org The North Riverdale Merchants Association is an alliance of businesses along Riverdale and Mosholu avenues, Broadway and West 242nd Street. The general mission of the association is to bring merchants together to discuss issues pertaining to their business neighborhoods.

Part of the Solution 2759 Webster Ave. 718-220-4892 www.potsbronx.org The group provides an array of assistance programs under one roof with the goal of moving its guests from crisis to stability. Services include a community dining room and food pantry, public showers, legal services, and others.

Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 www.shalomriverdale.org The council is an umbrella organization of Riverdale’s Jewish institutions, including synagogues and community groups. It holds an awards and legislative breakfast each January, sponsors a Jewish Street Fair and sponsors the

Riverdale Community Patrol with the Riverdale Community Association.

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

Riverdale Kiwanis Club Bob Rubinstein, president 3240 Henry Hudson Parkway E. 718-543-2600 The Riverdale chapter of this international service organization sponsors the annual Halloween Window Painting Contest, organizes Kiwanis clubs at local public schools, gives out scholarships and works on community service projects.

Riverdale Nature Preservancy Eric Seiff, chairman Paul J. Elston, honorary chairman Franz Paasche, and Peter S. Kohlmann, co-presidents 5521 Mosholu Ave. 212-370-1144 or 718-884-5903 www.riverdalenature.org Dedicated to the preservation of Riverdale’s natural lanscape and its character as a residential neighborhood, the Nature Preservancy has proposed a long-range plan to govern Riverdale’s growth. It is a watchdog of the Greenbelt and zoning regulations, and encourages property owners to care for their trees.

South Riverdale Merchants Association 917-570-9027 e-mail: tracy.shelton@krvcdc.org.

The South Riverdale Merchants Association is a group for businesses along both Johnson Avenue and Kappock Street. The general mission of the association is to bring merchants together to discuss issues pertaining to their business neighborhood. Meetings are generally for merchants and community officials, but all are welcome to attend.

Rotary Club of Riverdale 718-548-5859 www.RiverdaleRotary.com.

The club began in 1987 and calls itself “the little club that can and does.”

It meets for dinner on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Greentree Bar & Restaurant, on W 259th St. and Riverdale Ave., at 6:45 p.m. The club sponsors various activities in the neighborhood, including a reading program for kids at local libraries.

Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy 1 Bronx River Parkway 718-430-1890 www.vcpark.org The Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy is dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the park as a place for recreation and enjoyment.

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Community organizations Kingsbridge Heights Community Center 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace 718-884-0700 www.khcc.nyc.org.

Founded in 1974, the motto of the center is “Serving Community, Building Relationships.”

The center offers Head Start programs and a family child care network. There are after school programs, summer day camp and special needs activities. KHCC also has parent and counseling programs and an economic development center.

Marble Hill Community Center 5365 Broadway 718-562-8650 Since 2008, the center has been offering free after-school programs for kids in kingergarten through fifth grade, as well as a tutorial program for middleschool students. The center also has a program for seniors.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 DeKalb Ave. 718-882-4000 ext. 0 www.mmcc.org The center has been providing community services since 1942. Activities

include swimming, aerobics, soccer, martial arts, senior activities and trips, English as a second language and early childhood programs.

Riverdale Community Center At the David A. Stein Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141, 660 237th St. 718-796-4724, 718-796-4882 http://riverdalecommunitycenter. org The RCC is a non-profit, grass-roots, multi-cultural, multi-service agency founded in 1972 by the parents’ association and principal of the David A. Stein Riverdale/Kingsbrdige Academy, MS/ HS 141. Every year, more than 1,000 children, teens, adults and seniors enjoy a variety of activities at the center.

Riverdale Mental Health Assocation 5676 Riverdale Ave. 718-796-5300 www.rmha.org.

In its 50th year, RMHA continues to provide mental health and substance abuse services, along with youth programs, an early childhood center, seniors programs and vocation services.

Riverdale Neighborhood House 5521 Mosholu Ave. 718-549-8100 www.riverdaleonline.org Riverdale Neighborhood House, a settlement house in the northwest Bronx, provides human services, pioneering programs and a broad spectrum of educational and community resources to children, teens, seniors and families from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Included are a full spectrum of early childhood programs, recreation for children from kindergarten through sixth grade and programs for retired adults and homebound seniors.

Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 www.riverdaley.org.

The Riverdale YM-YWHA aims to be the hub of the Jewish and broader community. Programs include athletics, arts, camps, children and teens, early childhood, Jewish education, seniors and many adult education activities.

The facility includes an indoor 25-yard pool, fitness center and gymnasium.

Veterans groups Jewish War Veterans Neumann Goldman Post 69 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 W. Kingsbridge Road 914-337-0277 The only active Jewish war veterans post in the Riverdale/Kingsbidge area, Neumann Goldman Post 69 meets on the third Sunday of every month at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, at 10 a.m. The group gathers in room 3D22 on the third floor. All veterans are welcome and no registration is required.

William E. Irwin Post 774 3037 Corlear Ave. 718-548-9754 www.legion.org Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 95 3960 Orloff Ave. 718-549-9870 www.vfwwebcom.org

Houses of worship Buddhist Temple of Enlightenment 3070 Albany Crescent 718-884-9111 Ethical culture Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture 4450 Fieldston Road 718-548-4445 Christian Christ Church Riverdale 5030 Henry Hudson Parkway 718-543-1011 Church of the Mediator 260 W. 231st St. 718-548-0944 or 718-548-3312 Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nektarios 3107 Bailey Ave. 718-548-9087 Methodist Church Home for the Aged 4499 Manhattan College Parkway 718-548-5100 Riverdale Presbyterian Church 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway 718-796-5560

St. Stephen’s Methodist Church 146 W. 228th St. 718-562-8692 Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church 2860 Webb Ave. 718-548-3005 Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church 15 Leroy Ave., Yonkers 914-963-3638 St. Gabriel’s Church 3250 Arlington Ave. 718-548-4470 St. John’s R.C. Church 3021 Kingsbridge Ave. 718-548-1221 St. Margaret’s of Cortona Church 6000 Riverdale Ave. 718-549-8053 St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America 124 Wadsworth Ave., Manhattan 212-795-5870 Visitation Roman Catholic Church 160 Van Cortlandt Park South 718-548-1455

Words of Life Christian Center 5905 Broadway 718-796-3800

Mishkan Ha’am 18 Farragut Ave., Hastings, NY 914-478-4996

Jewish

Ohel Torah Synagogue 629 W 239th St. 718-543-5618

Beth Am, the People’s Temple 551 Fort Washington Ave., Manhattan 212-568-8304 Chabad Lubavitch of Riverdale 535 W. 246th St. 718-549-1100 Congregation Shaarei Shalom 5919 Riverdale Ave. 718-796-0305 Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale 475 W. 250th St. 718-543-8400

Riverdale Jewish Center 3700 Independence Ave. 718-548-1850 Riverdale Temple 4545 Independence Ave. 718-548-3800 Congregation Tehillah P.O. Box 109, Bronx, 10463 718-884-4839 Van Cortlandt Jewish Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave. 718-884-6105

Hebrew Institute of Riverdale 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway East 718-796-4730

Young Israel Ohab Zedek 6015 Riverdale Ave. 718-548-0105

Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation 551 Ft. Washington Ave., in Manhattan 212-568-8304

Young Israel of Riverdale 4502 Henry Hudson Pkwy. E. 718-548-4765

Kingsbridge Center of Israel 3115 Corlear Ave. 718-548-1678

The Arbar 3058 Godwin Terr.

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

Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road (at Briggs Avenue) 718-579-4244 www.nypl.org/locations/bronxlibrary-center The largest public library in the Bronx — this 8,000-square-foot center is NYPL’s first green library and features New York Public Library’s premiere Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection. Hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.

Kingsbridge Library 291 W. 231 St. at Corlear Ave. 718-548-5656 www.nypl.org/locations/kingsbridge The newly renovated Kingsbridge Library is the largest local library. It includes an outdoor garden, a multipurpose community room and a teen area. Hours are Mondays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Riverdale Library 5540 Mosholu Ave. 718-549-1212 www.nypl.org/locations/riverdale Across the street from Riverdale Neighborhood House, this branch has cathedral ceilings and is surrounded by trees and grass.

Hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Van Cortlandt Library 3874 Sedgwick Ave. 718-543-5150 www.nypl.org/locations/vancortlandt Located right along the BX1, 2 and 10 bus lines, this library is near the Jerome Park Reservoir and Van Cortlandt Park.

Hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jerome Park Library 118 Eames Place

718-549-5200 www.nypl.org/locations/jeromepark This library is just east of Kingsbridge Road, on a quiet street. Hours are Mondays, noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spuyten Duyvil Library 650 W. 235 St. 718-796-1202 www.nypl.org/locations/spuytenduyvil This library is right across the street from PS 24 and the northwest corner of Seton Park. Hours are Mondays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Seniors Senior centers Riverdale Senior Center 2600 Netherland Ave. 718-884-5900 www.riverdalesenior.org Run by Riverdale Senior Services, the center offers a host of activities.

Programs include health screenings, exercise classes, trips, bridge games, swimming, birthday celebrations and a volunteer program. The center has a Vintage Artists Gallery and lunch is served five days a week.

Simon Senior Center Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Ave. 718-548-8200 www.riverdaley.org Members take advantage of all of the Y’s facilities and enjoy a hot, kosher lunch. Programs include classes, health screenings, trips and Jewish holiday celebrations. Art is exhibited regularly.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Senior Centers Main Building 3450 Dekalb Ave. 718-882-4000 http://www.mmcc.org/ Marble Hill 5365 Broadway at W 228th St. 718-562-8551 MMCC provides a wide variety of services for senior citizens including:

hot nutritious lunches served daily, classes, exercise hour at the Energy Fitness Center,clubs, parties, socials, trips, referral services and a monthly legal clinic. Shuttle van service to Main Building is available. Senior Center Programs are funded by NYC Department for the Aging.

Marble Hill Senior Center 5365 Broadway 718-562-8551 The center offers trips, classes and birthday parties. Lunch is served.

JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave. 718-549-4700 The center features many special events and classes. A kosher lunch is served daily.

Fort Independence Senior Center 3340 Bailey Ave., Suite 8B 718-796-2950 Seniors can participate in a range of classes. Lunch is served.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 DeKalb Ave. 718-882-4000 www.mmcc.org Friendship clubs are open to seniors.

Hot, kosher lunches and a shuttle bus from the Amalgamated and Park Reservoir Houses are available.

Bronx YMCA Senior Nutrition Center 2660 Bailey Ave. 718-792-9736 www.ymcanyc.org/bronx The center offers exercise and ceramics classes, movies, sing-a-longs and games.

Nursing homes Fieldston Lodge Care Center 666 Kappock St. 718-549-1203 www.fieldstonlodgecarecenter. com Schervier Nursing Care Center 2975 Independence Ave. 718-581-1000 www.scherviercares.org Hebrew Home at Riverdale 5901 Palisade Ave. 718-581-1000 www.hebrewhome.org Hudson Pointe at Riverdale 3220 Henry Hudson Parkway 718-514-2000 www.hudsonpointerehab.com Jewish Home Lifecare in the Bronx 100 W. Kingsbridge Road 718-579-0500 www.jewishhome.org.

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Getting around From the time the King’s Bridge was opened more than 300 years ago, the Riverdale/Kingsbridge area has been a crossroads. Today, there are several modes of transportation for getting around.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates bus, subway and commuter rail lines. They offer a variety of discounted MetroCards for frequent travelers, seniors and people with disabilities. Visit www.mta.info for more information.

Bx 9 bus – West 262nd Street and Broadway to West Farms Square.

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Fare: $2.75 Information: 718-330-1234

Fare: $2.75 one way.

Bx 1 bus – West 231st Street and Riverdale Avenue to East 136th Street and Lincoln Avenue. There is limitedstop service on the Bx1.

Bx 2 bus – Fort Independent Street and Sedgwick Avenue to East 136th Street and Lincoln Avenue. There is limited-stop service on the Bx2.

Bx 7 bus – West 263rd Street and Riverdale Avenue to West 167th Street and Broadway.

Bx 10 bus – Riverdale Avenue and West 263rd Street to Bainbridge Avenue and East 206th Street via West 231st Street.

Bx 20 bus – West 246th Street and Henry Hudson Parkway to West 207th Street and Broadway, via West 230th Street and Broadway.

No. 1 — Makes stops from terminus at West 242nd Street and Broadway to South Ferry in Manhattan.

No. 4 — Makes stops from terminus at Woodlawn on Jerome Avenue to New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn.

Express buses Fare: $6.50 one way.

BxM 1 – Riverdale Avenue and West 261st Street to East 34th Street and Lexington Avenue.

BxM 2 – Riverdale Avenue and West 261st Street to West 34th Street and Seventh Avenue.

BxM 3 – Prospect Street and Hudson Street (Getty Square) to West 26th Street and Fifth Avenue.

BxM 18 – Riverdale Avenue and West 261st Street to Broadway and Battery Place.

Commuter railroad Information: 1-800-METRO-INFO or 212-532-4900. MTA schedules are available at www.mta.info.

Metro-North’s Hudson Line has local stations and service that goes to Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan.

Fares vary depending on the station and time of travel. Weekly and monthly passes are available at a discount.

The Hudson River Rail Link drops commuters off at the Riverdale and Spuyten Duyvil stations on the Hudson River Rail. The fare is $2.50 per ride, but monthly passes are available.

Buses stop along Riverdale Avenue, Henry Hudson Parkway, Knolls Crescent, West 239th Street and Mosholu Ave.

Car services Alltown Car Service 244 W. 231st St. 718-543-7777 First Class Car & Limousine Service Corp.

4980 Broadway 212-304-1111 Kingsdale Car Service 1 Riverdale Ave. 718-796-2222 Kiss Car Service 2774 Webster Ave. 718-733-1111 Miles Private Cars Inc. 3472 Bailey Ave. 718-884-8888 Seaman Car Service 4020 10th Ave. 212-304-1515 Target Car Service 3719 Fieldston Road 718-796-6900

By the numbers — census data by zip code ÿþĂĄā TOTAL POPULATION ........65,576 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME 10463..............................$40,497 The Bronx.........................$31,941 SEX Male ..................................29,391 Female ...............................36,185 AGE Under 5 years ......................4,109 5 to 9 years .........................4,277 10 to 14 years .....................3,852 15 to 19 years .....................3,531 20 to 24 years .....................4,067 25 to 34 years ...................10,151 35 to 44 years .....................9,364 45 to 54 years .....................8,480 55 to 59 years .....................3,173 60 to 64 years .....................2,689 65 to 74 years .....................4,870 75 to 84 years .....................4,621 85 or more .........................2,392 Median age (years) ................37.7 HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE Total households................27,563 Families..............................16,145 With own children under 18 years ..................7,564 Married-couple family.........10,063

ÿþĂąÿ With own children under 18 years ..................4,284 Female householder, no husband present..............4,931 With own children under 18 years ..................2,822 Nonfamily households ........11,418 Householder living alone ........................10,017 Average household size ..........2.30 Average family size.................3.03 HOUSING OCCUPANCY Total housing units .............28,659 Occupied housing units ......27,563 Vacant housing units ............1,096 Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) ..................................1.7 Rental vacancy rate (percent) ..................................2.9 RACE One race ............................62,251 White ................................36,170 Black or African American ...10,746 Hispanic or Latino ..............25,037 American Indian/Alaska Native ....................................321 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 35 Asian ...................................3,078 Some other race .................11,901 Two or more races ................3,325

TOTAL POPULATION ........23,413 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME 10471..............................$56,488 The Bronx.........................$31,941 SEX Male ..................................10,640 Female ...............................12,773 AGE Under 5 years.......................1,049 5 to 9 years.............................984 10 to 14 years......................1,040 15 to 19 years......................1,744 20 to 24 years......................1,495 25 to 34 years......................3,043 35 to 44 years......................3,164 45 to 54 years......................3,288 55 to 59 years......................1,279 60 to 64 years......................1,123 65 to 74 years......................2,201 75 to 84 years......................1,756 85 years and over.................1,247 Median age (years).................42.5 HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE Total households ..................9,733 Families................................5,277 With own children under 18.........................2,079 Married-couple family...........4,039

With own children under 18.........................1,551 Female householder, no husband present.................937 With own children under 18............................409 Nonfamily households ..........4,456 Householder living alone ..........................3,884 Average household size ..........2.09 Average family size.................2.83 HOUSING OCCUPANCY Total housing units .............10,179 Occupied housing units ........9,733 Vacant housing units ...............446 Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) ..................................2.6 Rental vacancy rate (percent) ..................................3.0 RACE One race ............................22,659 White.................................17,915 Black or African American .....2,064 Hispanic or Latino ...............3,542 American Indian and Alaska Native .....................44 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 11 Asian ...................................1,241 Some other race ...................1,384 Two or more races ...................754 Source: allteryx.com and Brainyzip.com

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Emergency numbers Local firehouses

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Fire Engine and Ladder 52 4550 Riverdale Ave. 718-430-0252 Capts. Robert Keating and Glenn Coleman

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

Fire Engine 81 and Ladder 46 3025 Bailey Ave. 718-430-0281 Capts. Joseph McKiernan and Michael Quevedo

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U.S. Congress Rep. Eliot Engel Democrat 3655 Johnson Ave. Bronx, N.Y. 10463 Phone: 718-796-9700 Fax: 718-796-5134 Riverdale, parts of the Bronx and Westchester.

• To reach neighborhood police, call the Community Policing Office at 718-796-3867.

• To reach 50th Precinct detectives, call 718-543-6121.

U.S. Congress Rep. Charles Rangel Democrat 163 West 125th St., Suite 737 New York, N.Y. 10027 Phone: 212-663-3900 Fax: 212-663-4277 Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Van Cortlandt Village and Manhattan

Miscellaneous.

Ambulances If you have a medical emergency, call Emergency Medical Service, 911 Riverdale Hatzalah 718-230-1000 Hatzalah is a Jewish volunteer ambulance corps that delivers service to those in need regardless of religion or ethnicity.

Dial 911 in emergencies: • When someone needs medical attention • A crime is in progress • An accident has occurred • To report a fire • To report an explosion or the smell of gas • A tree is down Call 311 in non-emergencies: • To make a noise complaint • To report animal control problems • To report trash collection problems • To report potholes • To report illegally parked vehicles • To reach city departments and agencies • For city agency information Call the precinct, at 718-543-5700, if: • There are problems with parking or traffic conditions • There is an open fire hydrant • To report property crimes that are no longer in progress (ie. Vandalism, thefts, graffiti or garage burglaries) Meet your precinct: • The 50th Precinct is located at 3450 Kingsbridge Ave. • The commanding officer of the precinct is Capt. Terence M. O’Toole.

• Members of the public can bring questions and concerns to the 50th Precinct Community Council meetings, held at the precinct on the second Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m.

• Residents who want to make their homes or businesses as secure as possible can call Crime Prevention at 718-543-7341.

• For all community concerns, call the community affairs office at 718-

• To reach the 50th Precinct Youth Officers, call 718-543-5920.

• To reach the 24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline, call 212-673-3000.

• To reach the Poison Control Center, call 212-POISONS (764-7667) or 1-800-222-1222.

Governor Gov. Andrew Cuomo Democrat State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 Phone: 518-474-8390 E-mail: www.governor. ny.gov/contact/Governor ContactForm.php

• To reach the Rape Report Unit, call 212-267-RAPE. • To reach the Rape Hotline, call 212267-7273.

Domestic violence: • Safe Horizons 24-Hour Hotline 212-577-7777 • Witness Aid Services Unit 212-335-9040 • NYS Domestic Violence Hotline English: 1-800-942-6906 Spanish: 1-800-942-6908 • To reach the Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register, call 1-800342-3720.

Complaints Bring common neighborhood problems to Community Board 8.

The Board acts as a local liaison to city agencies. Call District Manager Nicole M. Stent at 718-884-3959.

If your problem involves a whole block or neighborhood, you may appear before the Board at one of its monthly meetings. You can also attend committee meetings, usually held monthly or bi-monthly. Check page A3 for public meetings listings in The Riverdale Press. Lodge complaints — from problems with parking to noise nuisances — with the office of your City Council member. For anything related to state government contact one of your state legislators. Your member of Congress should be able to help with federal questions. Send letters to the editor to letters@ riverdalepress.com or mail to 6155 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471.

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State Senate Adriano Espaillat Democrat 5030 Broadway New York, N.Y. 10034 Phone: 212-544-0173 Fax: 212-544-0256 espailla@nysenate.gov Marble Hill.

State Senate Gustavo Rivera Democrat 2432 Grand Concourse Bronx, N.Y. 10458 Phone: 718-933-2034 Fax: 718-933-2825 grivera@nysenate.gov Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights

State Senate Jeff Klein Democrat 1250 Waters Place, Suite 1202 Bronx, N.Y. 10461 Phone: 718-822-2049 Fax: 718-822-2321 jdklein@senate.state.ny.us Riverdale, Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge

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Mayor Bill de Blasio Democrat City Hall New York, N.Y. 10007 Phone: 311 Fax: 212-312-0700 E-mail: www1.nyc.gov/ office-of-the-mayor

City Council Andrew Cohen Democrat 3636 Waldo Ave. Bronx, N.Y. 10463 Phone: 718-549-7300 Fax: 718-549-9945 Kingsbridge, Riverdale

City Council Ydanis Ro driguez Democrat 618 W. 177th Street New York, N.Y. 10033 Phone: 917-521-2616 Fax: 917-521-1293 yrodriguez@council. nyc.gov Marble Hill

Comptroller Scott Stringer Democrat 1 Centre Street #530 New York, NY 10007 Phone: 212-669-3916

Jeffrey Dinowitz Democrat 3107 Kingsbridge Ave. Bronx, N.Y. 10463 Phone: 718-796-5345 Fax: 718-796-0694 dinowitzj@assembly. state.ny.us Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Van Cortlandt Village

Public Advocate Letitia James 1 Centre Street, 15th Floor New York, N.Y. 10007 Phone: 212- 669-7200 outreach@pubadvocate. nyc.gov

Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Democrat 851 Grand Concourse, 3rd floor Bronx, N.Y. 10451 Phone: 718-590-3500 webmail@bronxbp. nyc.gov

District Attorney Robert J ohnson Democrat 198 E. 161st St. Bronx, N.Y. 10451 Phone: 718-590-2001 http://council.nyc.gov/ d11/html/members/ contact.shtml

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