Hanukkah with Grandfriends in the ECC

A letter from the ECC Yellow Room’s Grandfriend, Barbara: Good evening and Happy Chanukah! I have to tell you about my experience in the Yellow Room this past Thursday.  I returned to my Grandfriends after missing 3 days of school over a week and a half due to a trip to visit my in-laws. Several of […]

Join us for our last Sunday Market of the Season!

This Sunday, December 14, marks our final Riverdale Y Sunday Market of the season! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and community partners for making this one of our most successful years yet. This season brought so many exciting developments — including our move to the beautiful new location at St. […]

Riverdale Y Runners at the New York City Marathon

Meet Riverdale Y Members who ran the 2025 New York City Marathon! Clai Henry is a 41 year old attorney who lives in North Riverdale. He has been a member of Riverdale Y for seven years. (He also grew up in Riverdale and even lifeguarded at Riverdale Y as a teenager!) Rachel Beaton is a […]

We Are The Bronx Fellowship Against Hate

Hate has no place in our communities — and you can help lead the response. Now in its third year, The We Are The Bronx Fellowship Against Hate (WATBFAH) is more than a professional development opportunity — it’s a call to action and an opportunity to learn, connect and lead. Organized by Riverdale Y in partnership with JCRC-NY, the Mayor’s Office for the […]

Fall Festival Recap

This past Sunday, October 26, the Riverdale Y Sunday Market came alive for our annual Fall Festival — and this year, it truly felt like a vibrant town square. The market was buzzing with energy, featuring over 30 local vendors and community organizations, plus a full day of family fun. Kids had a blast with pumpkin […]

Our first Sunday Market at St. Gabriel’s Church!

Our first Sunday Market at our new location was an overwhelming success. More than 700 people walked through the amazing maze of goodies!  Thank you to all of our vendors and community members for making our move seamless and successful.  Our vision of the market as Riverdale’s Town Square that supports community, health, and joy […]

Community Spotlight: Coach Bird

If you’ve spent any time around the Riverdale Y, chances are you’ve met Stephen Dunnion, known to many as Coach Bird. Since joining the Riverdale Y family in June 2015, coach Bird has brought his energy, dedication, and positivity to every program he’s touched. From starting as a counselor in our afterschool program and Camp […]

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 […]

Reflecting on Sukkot

As we gather for Sukkot, coming right after the reflection and renewal of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the shift from prayer to joyful celebration feels especially meaningful. There is something powerful in moving from deep introspection to the hands-on experience of building a sukkah, welcoming guests, and sharing meals together. Sukkot reminds us that […]