We grew up at Riverdale Y, now we’re graduating and giving back
Dear Friends of the Riverdale Y, Our names are Jacob and Ayelet. We are high school seniors who’ve had the privilege—as decade-long members of the Riverdale Rising Stars theater program—of growing up on Riverdale Y’s stage. The Rising Stars is not simply a program; under the superb leadership of Laurie Walton, Riverdale Rising Stars has […]
Annual Meeting: 2025
All members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June 4 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be in-person at Riverdale Y: 5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. Agenda and speakers to be announced soon! Please RSVP here if you plan to attend
Learn Krav Maga Fundamentals
Join us for a free Krav Maga demonstration class Feb. 13 Join us for our Krav Maga Fundamentals demo class, put on by Chai Defense on February 13, 2025 Chai Defense aims to provide the Jewish community with the tools to protect themselves, their families and community by teaching combat Krav Maga, situational awareness and de-escalation techniques. Instructor, […]
Sunday Market going on hiatus. Last market of the season is December 22
The Sunday Market will be going on hiatus until March 23, 2025. The last day of the 2024 season will be December 22. We are closing for the winter to revamp the market. The Sunday Market occupies a unique place in the Riverdale community. For the benefit of the community, we are taking the time to fine tune so […]
Riverdale Rep shines in new production of The Pajama Game
Riverdale Performing Arts Center, the longest-running theater company in Riverdale and part of Riverdale Y, opened their 2024/2025 season to packed houses with a new production of The Pajama Game performed by the Riverdale Y’s adult theater company: Riverdale Rep. This classic show has laughter, love, and labor rights all wrapped up together. This new […]
Beautiful Art Feeds A Community (Literally!)
Looking for beautiful artwork to hang in your home and a great way to benefit your local community? We’re excited to announce Art for AID’s first Art Auction & Benefit. At Art for AID, our focus is on humanitarian aid for the Bronx and beyond and we are long-time partner of Riverdale Y. We are […]
Our Upgraded Fitness Center Is Now Open
We are thrilled to announce we have completed the upgrades and renovations and will be reopening your fitness center area tomorrow! Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Our team has been working hard to enhance your fitness experience and completed the work ahead of schedule! Here’s a sneak peek of what […]
Early Voting at Riverdale Y
We’re proud to be an early voting site for elections here in New York City. Here is the early voting schedule, as set by the city election officials: Saturday October 26 – Sunday November 3
Youth theater is changing lives in Riverdale
Summer Stage is in full swing and this week, we want to pass the mic to some of our teens to share about the power of theater — and the experience of being part of Riverdale Y’s theater program. Elianna At its core, theater is an exchange of energy between performers and the audience– there […]
School Supply Drive for Bronx Students
This summer, we are collecting school supplies to assist school children in the Bronx. From July 15 through August 16, you can drop off school supplies to be donated at the front desk of Riverdale Y. Some school supplies we are looking for are: Thanks for helping to support our local community!