New Age Requirement for Independent Access to Riverdale Y
Effective October 1, members and guests must be at least 16 years of age to attend Riverdale Y without adult supervision. Minors who are not 16 by October 1, 2026 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult who is at least 21 years of age. The accompanying adult does not have to be the […]
Fitness and Sports Programs During Early Voting and Election Day
Sunday, October 26 All sports programs are cancelled Pickleball is cancelled Monday, October 27 Fitness class will be held at the half-court Tuesday, October 28 – Friday, October 31 Morning fitness classes will take place in the Gymnasium Saturday, November 1 Facility is closed Sunday, November 2 All sports programs are […]
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: Not sure if Riverdale Y is your polling site? Visit findmypollsite.vote.nyc
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
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 […]
The Power & Possibility of LGBTQ+ Jewish Pride at Riverdale Y
Riverdale Y is a Jewish community center, of course, but in an increasingly fractured world, it is for me a vision of what the world could be. We remain grounded in our Jewish identity, yet many of our members and program participants are not Jewish. We are multi-racial, multi-religious, and inclusive of all genders and […]
Annual Meeting: Wednesday June 5
All members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June 5 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!
Spring Swim and Youth Sports Registration is Now Open!
Join us this spring for 10 weeks of sports and swim programming! Kids and adults can learn to swim, kids can build and refine soccer and basketball abilities. Basketball Clinics Athletes in Grades 1-8 will get coached through a series of basketball skills, drills, and conditioning. Non-competitive scrimmages will be held at the end of […]
Registration is Now Open for Winter Youth Sports & Swim
Stanley S. Lane Youth Basketball The Stanley S. Lane Basketball powered by Camp Twelve Trails is an annual tradition in our youth sports program here at the Riverdale Y. Following the USA Basketball Youth Guidelines, our Riverdale Y staff and coaches run a program that focuses on developing skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship for young athletes in grades 1-8. Register […]
Update from Jerusalem
I am sure you have all heard the news, read the multiple emails from UJA and JCCA, there are no words to describe the events and emotions of this past week. We are thankfully physically safe, our shelter is stocked with 3 days worth of food and water as advised, but we are emotionally exhausted. The […]
Security Update
Dear Riverdale Y Community Members: Since the attacks in Israel began and with increased concerns about security particularly in the next few days, we are taking proactive steps that are both visible and not visible to community members. While there are no known credible threats against Jewish institutions in New York, we remain on high […]
Important Details Regarding 2023 Fall Swim Lessons at the Riverdale Y
2023 Fall Group Swim Classes begin at our facility this Sunday and we are so happy to have you join us! Before we get into very important details about group lessons, we would like to introduce our new Aquatics Director, Yoel Gerstein. Yoel brings over a decade of experience running aquatics programs, pool operations, and safety […]
A joint message from Riverdale Y’s President and CEO
Almost 50 years to the day since the Yom Kippur War, once again the State of Israel finds itself at war and in its darkest days. Amidst our sadness and horror, we proudly stand in solidarity with our family and friends in Israel, with Jews around the world, and with all who love humanity. We are […]
New Art Exhibit for September and October
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release GALLERY18 AT RIVERDALE Y is pleased to presentTHE AUTUMN ALLEGORIES: Painting & Sculpture August 31 – October 29 2023 A new exhibition featuring six artists: This particular exhibition commemorates 9/11, Hispanic Heritage Month and the Jewish holidays represented in a variety of mediums and artistic approaches. You are cordially invited to […]
Jewish Genealogy Workshop
GALLERY18 AT RIVERDALE Y is pleased to presentTHE AUTUMN ALLEGORIES: Painting & Sculpture Sunday, September 10, 10:30am – 12pmCOST: FREE Join us for a free workshop led by Rabbi Scott Kalmikoff, Director of Community Engagement at the Y and a professional genealogist who has spent the past 17 years exploring his roots, building his family […]
Rep Ritchie Torres coming to Riverdale Y to announce new legislation
U.S. Representative Richie Torress will be on site at Riverdale Y tomorrow, Thursday August 24, to announce new legislation which will protect the rights of seniors to access traditional medicare coverage. Please see the media advisory below for more information. *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres to Announce New Legislation Protecting Rights of Seniors […]
Holiday & Maintenance Closings In September
Just a friendly reminder that we have changes to the building hours coming up in September for Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. As well as a three day pool closure for maintenance. Labor Day Hours – September 4 9/4 – reduced hours for Labor Day – 8am – 12pm Pool Closure – […]
Extended Hours Coming To Riverdale Y Soon
We’re excited to announce new, extended hours on many days of the week, starting September 5. The Riverdale Y will open earlier and start later on most days! The new hours are: Over the summer, we extended our Friday hours later into the evening. With summer turning into fall and days getting shorter, our Friday […]