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Topic: Riverdale, The Bronx


  
  Riverdale, Bronx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Riverdale (population approximately 45,000, according to the 2000 U.S. Census) is a middle- and upper-class residential neighborhood in the northwest Bronx, New York City.
It is bordered on the north by the city of Yonkers, Westchester County, New York; to the east by Van Cortlandt Park and the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx; to the west by the Hudson River; and to the south by the Harlem River.
Riverdale is home to three prominent private schools (Horace Mann, Riverdale Country, and Fieldston), and two Roman Catholic colleges, (Manhattan College and the College of Mount Saint Vincent).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Riverdale,_The_Bronx   (819 words)

  
 Riverdale Temple, Bronx, NY - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Riverdale Temple is the oldest and the only Reform affiliated synagogue located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx.
At Riverdale Temple everyone is welcome to particpate in temple life, no matter what their approach to Judaism or degree of Jewish literacy.
Checks should be made payable to Riverdale Temple and put in the tzedakah box in the lobby or sent to the office; put the word "hostels" on the front of the check.
www.riverdaletemple.org   (972 words)

  
 A Bronx Cheer (Riverdale) - Wired New York Forum
Residents who emphasize their Riverdale connection to the near exclusion of their Bronx one arouse the suspicion that they do not wish to be associated with the Bronx.
Let's face it: The Bronx, though many of us love it and are happy to live in it, though it has a greatness and even a grandeur evident to all but the unseeing, is Nowheresville to those who care about address and appearances.
I have resided in the Riverdale section of the Bronx for 31 years, and have always marveled upon hearing friends' and neighbors' varying responses as to where they live.
www.wirednewyork.com /forum/showthread.php?t=5669   (4530 words)

  
 Wired New York Forum - A Bronx Cheer (Riverdale)
Some say it lies entirely within the 10471 ZIP code, which is served by the Riverdale post office, while others say it includes large parts of the 10463 ZIP code, which is served by the Kingsbridge post office.
Riverdale is the middle class enclave in the northwest Bronx that has managed to avoid the urban decay that besets much of the rest of the borough.
The answer may be found in the experience of a previous Riverdale landmark, another Baum building, the Italianate villa he designed in the 1920s for construction magnate Anthony Campagna.
www.wirednewyork.com /forum/printthread.php?t=5669   (4570 words)

  
 Riverdale, New York
Riverdale, New York with a population of about 46,013 is a residential neighborhood in the northwest Bronx area of New York City.
It is bordered on the west by the Hudson River, on the north by Yonkers, New York, and on the east by a large hill separating Riverdale from the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.
Riverdale is home to the a Jewish seminary near the Riverdale train station.
www.robertehill.com /RiverdaleAbout.asp   (238 words)

  
 Riverdale-on-Hudson Rezoning - Department of City Planning
The Department of City Planning (DCP) is proposing zoning map changes for all or portions of 23 blocks in the northwestern Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale-on-Hudson in Community District 8.
The rezoning area is generally located west of Riverdale Avenue / Henry Hudson Parkway and east of the Hudson River between West 230th and West 261st streets.
Recognizing this concern, Bronx Community Board 8 recommended that this and 12 other areas be studied for contextual and lower density rezonings in its 197-a Plan “CD 8 2000: A River to Reservoir Preservation Strategy,” which was approved by the City Council on November 20, 2003.
www.nyc.gov /html/dcp/html/riverdaleonhudson/index.shtml   (593 words)

  
 Rent-Direct.com: Bronx apartments Riverdale Fieldston Marble Hill NY apartment
In far western Bronx, between Riverdale Park and Van Cortland Park, Riverdale is a prosperous, quiet, and safe community with beautiful views of the Hudson River.
Shopping is mostly on Riverdale Ave and 230th St. Spuyten Duyvil (pronounced Spite-ten Die-vil) was the name of a local creek, an off-shoot of the Harlem River, that has been filled in.
The reason has to do with a creek that changed routes and a canal that was created by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1895 and later filled in, separating Marble Hill from Manhattan and attaching it to the mainland.
www.rent-direct.com /Bronx_Apartments/Bronx-apartments-riverdale.html   (466 words)

  
 Norwood News/News
The trolley itself (basically a bus that is a replica of the trolleys used earlier in the 20th century) was the brainchild of former Councilwoman June Eisland.
But because the trolley was idle on weekdays, the Bronx Council on the Arts came up with the idea of using it one evening a month to promote the borough's vibrant, but little-noticed south Bronx art scene.
But while Aguado, Carrion and other Bronx art mavens salivate at the notion of the Bronx as a major New York City arts destination, they say they are determined not to repeat mistakes that gentrified SoHo and TriBeCa in Manhattan.
www.bronxmall.com /norwoodnews/past/011603/news/page3.html   (1027 words)

  
 Riverdale - AM New York
Riverdale's three square miles are divided into North, Central and South Riverdale, as well as Fieldston and Spuyten Duyvil.
Across from it is a section of Central Riverdale known as the Estate Area West of the Parkway, and it too has a rustic, rural feel more in line with villages in the Catskills.
Susan Goldy, owner of Susan Goldy, Inc., said one of the overlooked aspects of being in the Bronx is its proximity to the suburbs.
www.amny.com /news/local/am-city1012,0,5170232.story   (705 words)

  
 Riverdale Veterinary Group - Veterinarians, Bronx, NY - Contact Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Please call us to set up an appointment, or speak to a receptionist, technician, or veterinarian about a specific question you may need answered prior to bringing your pet in to see us.
Riverdale Veterinary Group is located on Riverdale Avenue, between 236th and 238th Street, at "the top of the hill." We are a few minutes walk from the Bronx 7, 10, 100, and 24 bus stops.
Riverdale Veterinary Group is proudly open seven days a week.
www.riverdalevetgroup.com /contactus.shtml   (179 words)

  
 The Bronx (Spuyten Duyvil, Riverdale, Kingsbridge) - SkyscraperPage Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Henry Hudson Bridge, confluence of the Harlem and Hudson Rivers, L is Manhattan, R The Bronx.
Eventually I found the south Bronx, and it wasn't as bad looking as it probably was in the 70's, but it was still ugly.
Met a cute girl once who proudly boasted she was from the Bronx like she was all badass....yeah Riverdale looks very rough, sweety.
forum.skyscraperpage.com /showthread.php?t=116462   (814 words)

  
 Bronx Jeep Dealer in New York: Find Jeep Dealership in Bronx New York
Riverdale Jeep is a New York Jeep Automobile Dealer.
Riverdale Jeep in Bronx New york offers great low prices, rebates, and incentives for new Jeep & used Jeep cars, vans and SUVs to all of our neighbors in Brooklyn, Manhatten, New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, Cheektowaga, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Tonawanda, Utica, White Plains, Brentwood, and Niagara Falls.
Riverdale Jeep in Bronx New york is the number one Jeep dealer of new Jeep & used Jeep vehicles in Brooklyn, Manhatten, New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, Cheektowaga, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Tonawanda, Utica, White Plains, Brentwood, Niagara Falls, Hempstead, Levittown, Irondequoit, Troy, Binghamton, West Seneca, Freeport, and West Babylon.
www.riverdalejeep.com   (589 words)

  
 Bronx D.A. Programs
Traveling to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office to meet with their mentors allows students to experience the mentors’ work environment and learn about the functioning of the criminal justice system.
The first therapy group in the Bronx was initiated in March 2000, and since then there have been two therapy groups each year (one beginning in March and the other in September).
The Bronx Clothesline Project is a display of T-shirts designed by survivors of crime to "break the silence" surrounding their victimization.
www.bronxda.nyc.gov /commoutreach/bronxda.htm   (1586 words)

  
 Riverdale Apartments for rent Riverdale apartment rentals, Riverdale furnished apartments to rent.
Riverdale Apartments for rent Riverdale apartment rentals, Riverdale furnished apartments to rent.
About Us Sublet.com is a Riverdale apartment rental website that advertises Riverdale apartments, Riverdale roommates, Riverdale houses for rent Riverdale sublets and subleases.
Riverdale housing rentals, apartments, roommates, houses, tenants and landlords have not been verified or evaluated.
www.sublet.com /area_rentals/NewYork/Riverdale_Rentals.asp   (69 words)

  
 :: THE BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT'S OFFICE :: ADOLFO CARRIÓN, JR ::
Over the years, his work has included scenes from all sections of the borough from down in the South Bronx all the way up to Ewen Park in Riverdale.
Hauben, "and the look and feel of the Bronx had a great impact on me as I was growing up.
I've been making paintings of the Bronx for twenty years.
bronxboropres.nyc.gov /en/gv/artist/index.htm   (250 words)

  
 Riverdale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Riverdale is the name of several cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
Riverdale (Archie Comics), the fictional town in which Archie Comics are set; the home of Riverdale High School
Riverdale (TV series), a short-lived Canadian soap opera set and filmed in Toronto and produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Riverdale   (143 words)

  
 Studio Esthetique (Bronx Medical Spa) Sponsors Grand Musical Performance At Riverdale Y   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Cellist Borislav Strulev and Friends Perform At Riverdale Y in single concert on November 5, 2006 at 5PM.
This concert is underwritten by Studio Esthetique, a premier Medical Spa and Cosmetic Laser Center located in Riverdale (Bronx).
The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.
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 Riverdale Veterinary Group - Veterinarians, Bronx, NY - Our Staff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Derek Fried, V.M.D. Derek Fried was born in The Bronx and raised in Riverdale, New York.
After attending The Bronx High School of Science, Derek stayed local for his undergraduate studies at Queens College.
Riverdale Veterinary Group has a compassionate, experienced support staff that creates a friendly environment for people and a safe place for all animals.
www.riverdalevetgroup.com /ourstaff.shtml   (378 words)

  
 Riverdale Restaurants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Riverdale/Kingsbridge area of the Bronx is chock-full of wonderful neighborhood eateries.
Just as you can never have too many Chinese restaurants in Riverdale, it appears you can't have too many Japanese restaurants in Riverdale either.
If you are in north Riverdale and feel like Japanese food, you can't go wrong with Tokyo House.
www.ewiseowl.com /restaurants/riverdale.html   (1460 words)

  
 North Riverdale, Bronx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Riverdale is the northernmost part of the Riverdale section of the Bronx, particularly above 254th Street.
It retains a more German, Irish, working-class character than the rest of Riverdale and is home to the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
Some Riverdale residents refer to "North Riverdale" as all of Riverdale above 242nd Street, the part of the neighborhood north of the last subway stop on the 1-train of the New York City subway system.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Riverdale,_Bronx   (203 words)

  
 Bronx Chrysler Dealer in New York: Find Chrysler Dealership in Bronx New York Website
Riverdale Chrysler is a New York Chrysler Automobile Dealer.
Riverdale Chrysler in Bronx New york offers great low prices, rebates, and incentives for new Chrysler & used Chrysler cars, vans and SUVs to all of our neighbors in Brooklyn, Manhatten, New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, Cheektowaga, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Tonawanda, Utica, White Plains, Brentwood, and Niagara Falls.
Riverdale Chrysler in Bronx New york is the number one Chrysler dealer of new Chrysler & used Chrysler vehicles in Brooklyn, Manhatten, New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, Cheektowaga, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Tonawanda, Utica, White Plains, Brentwood, Niagara Falls, Hempstead, Levittown, Irondequoit, Troy, Binghamton, West Seneca, Freeport, and West Babylon.
www.riverdalechrysler.com   (619 words)

  
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 ChefMoz Dining Guide -- United_States/NY/Bronx/The Riverdale Garden
Attention all diners and party planners who may think this is a perfect place to hold their next function - I had a horrible experience with management, i.e.
As a new restaurant starting off in a small neighborhood like Riverdale, where word spreads like wildfire, it will not be around for long.
Nonetheless, for those who appreciate fine food and live nearby it offers food on par with most of our favorites in Manhattan with the convenience of home and it would be a terrible shame to lose it.
www.chefmoz.org /United_States/NY/Bronx/Riverdale_Garden1073918514.html   (664 words)

  
 Fieldston Properties - Riverdale, Bronx Real Estate
We also work with landlords, individual investors and developers in the sale, leasing and financing of apartment, retail, office and other commercial properties.
We invite you to consider us for your real estate needs in the areas of South, Central and North Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, West of the Parkway, and of course, Fieldston.
Because we listen carefully to your needs and know Riverdale real estate, you can “consider it sold” when you select Fieldston Properties.
www.fieldstonproperties.com /pages/about.cfm   (126 words)

  
 Bronx Community Board 8 - A governmental entity that advises and assists residents and businesses on many zoning / land   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Bronx Community Board 8 - A governmental entity that advises and assists residents and businesses on many zoning / land
Located in the northwest Bronx, District 8 includes the neighborhoods known as Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Van Cortlandt Village and Marble Hill.
The purpose of the Special Natural Area District, created in 1975, is to guide development to preserve unique natural features by requiring City Planning Commission review of new developments and site alteration on primarily vacant land.
www.bronxcb8.org   (515 words)

  
 Riverdale, The Bronx, NYC: Neighborhood Profile -- NY Bits
Riverdale, The Bronx, NYC: Neighborhood Profile -- NY Bits
Population of Riverdale is about 46,000 (2000 Census).
Riverdale is generally considered the most affluent neighborhood in the Bronx.
www.nybits.com /bronx/riverdale   (56 words)

  
 Riverdale Veterinary Group - Veterinarians, Bronx, NY - Welcome to Our Animal Health Membersite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Welcome to Riverdale Veterinary Group, a veterinary practice serving Riverdale, Kingsbridge, and The Bronx, New York, and surrounding communities.
We welcome visitation of hospitalized pets to decrease the stress on both animals and people.
At the Riverdale Veterinary Group, our mission is to offer the finest veterinary care possible, while being compassionate and understanding of all the patients that come through our door.
www.riverdalevetgroup.com   (229 words)

  
 Riverdale Garden - The Bronx - New York Magazine Restaurant Guide (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
If it's the northbound 1 train, the answer is chef Michael Sherman’s homage to the delights of local living, Riverdale Garden.
Unassuming outside, the restaurant's tasteful interior boasts a wood-burning fireplace, a dark, cozy bar, well-spaced rustic tables and access to a magnificent patio and outdoor garden in back.
The pancakes were the best I have had in a long time, and the french toast wasn't far behind...
newyorkmetro.com.cob-web.org:8888 /pages/details/12210.htm   (353 words)

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