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Author Justin Torres Comes to Manhattan University
By Bella Cannizzo This past Monday night, I had the privilege of attending Manhattan University’s Major Author Series, which spotlighted...


How Daylight Saving Time Shapes Our Experience of Time
Bella Cannizzo On Sunday, March 9th, daylight saving time begins. At 2:00 a.m., the clocks will “spring forward,” pushing us an hour...


Spiritual Renewal: How This Lent Is About Others, Not Just Me
Bella Cannizzo I would not consider myself an extremely religious person, but I believe in a higher power, being a good person, and...


A 24-hour Economic Blackout
By David T. Valentin Today, people all around the United States are refusing to make purchases as a sign of protest against companies...


Deadline Extended to Feb 23rd for Riverdale Avenue Books Call for Essays for THE BIG BOOK OF EVERYDAY RESISTANCE
By Lori Perkins We have a great book, but it’s not big enough, so we’re extending the deadline to We’re making this book even bigger!...


"Fashioned with Positivity: Rediscovering Joy through Snow Milk"
By Bella Cannizzo I come in weekly to catch up with Lori and David about the latest projects happening here at Riverdale Avenue Books....


It’s Groundhog Day Again
By Lori Perkins That headline seems redundant, no? I am preparing for my annual re-watch of the Bill Murray/Andie McDowell classic...


Deadline for Essays and Editorial Cartoons TONIGHT! THE BIG BOOK OF EVERYDAY RESISTANCE
By Lori Perkins Deadline for Essays and Editorial Cartoons TONIGHT! THE BIG BOOK OF EVERYDAY RESISTANCE We’re making this book even...


What I Learned from Decades of New Year’s Resolutions
By Lori Perkins I have kept a journal for close to five decades, so I have volumes of New Year’s resolutions and they are almost all the...


Company XIV Celebrates The Nutcracker Rouge’s 15th Anniversary
By David T. Valentin Laced in elegance, dripped in extravaganza and dunked in luxury, Company XIV delivers its 15th anniversary show...


Romeo and Juliet on Broadway
By Bella Cannizzo I really enjoyed traveling into the city to see “Romeo and Juliet” with my classmates. Up until then, I had never been...


Guest Column: Get Ready to Fight for Your Right to Erotica
By Cecilia Tan “Pornography should be outlawed. The people who produce and distribute it should be imprisoned .” These are the literal...


Free Stuff/Deals for Election Day
By Lori Perkins It’s been a hard political year, so, yes, we deserve something extra for getting out there and voting! To collect most...


Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo?
By Lori Perkins If you know me, you know I believe in NaNoWriMo. It didn’t exist when I was in high school and college writing my first...


My Favorite Halloween Costumes of 2024
By David T. Valentin It’s that time of the year again, only this year, I’m the one who’s late to the game! Is anybody going to write an...
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