Authorities are searching for multiple suspects after two men died in a late-night double shooting in Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood Toronto police were called to Bain Avenue and Logan Avenue just after 11 p.m on Tuesday for reports of gunshots in the area Two males were located with gunshot wounds One victim was pronounced dead at the scene while the second man was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries Toronto police said the two victims are in their late teens or early 20s “We understand how unsettling these types of incidents can be in neighbourhoods,” said Sgt Authorities believe the shooting was targeted Both male victims were reportedly inside a vehicle when gunshots were fired “I get the sense from the firearms evidence here that the shots appear to be clustered which might suggest a targeting,” said Sgt “I don’t believe this was a random act at this point but it’s very early for me to speculate and to use the word target or ambush Police say they are looking for two male suspects between five foot five and five foot eight inches They were last seen wearing dark clothing and running towards Withrow Park The homicide unit has taken over the investigation a heavier police presence is expected in the area “I’m asking anyone in the area who may have camera footage or home surveillance footage or perhaps someone who may have heard something or seen something Some locals spoke out the day after the double fatal shooting with one man saying he heard yelling and gunshots and multiple in a row,” said Levi Goertz “Definitely sounded like gunshots.” “This is not something you’d expect in a residential neighbourhood,” said Tamarisk Saunders-Davres “I hope this is an isolated incident I don’t want to let crimes like this change how I move about the world and live in my neighbourhood I believe we’re stronger as a community and stronger together.” This is the second shooting in Riverdale in just under a month Officers were called to the Jones Avenue and Strathcona Avenue area just before 10:45 p.m One victim needed urgent care and was transported to a hospital via an emergency run The second victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while a third victim also suffered non-life-threatening injuries The suspects were seen fleeing the area in a vehicle Bartlett said authorities understand why residents are on edge following the recent acts of violence in the neighbourhood “I think residents of this area and in the City of Toronto are right to be concerned about gun violence,” the sergeant said “The Toronto Police Service are doing everything it can to address that Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page TorontoNewsSuspect facing additional charge after gunshots fired in TorontoBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: February 01, 2025 at 5:58PM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Toronto police are investigating after an impaired driver allegedly crashed into the back of a TTC bus early Sunday morning Officers say the collision happened just before 6:00 a.m in the city’s North Riverdale neighbourhood A spokesperson for the TTC says the bus was stationary when it was rear-ended by a black sedan No passengers were on board the bus at the time of the crash Police confirmed to CityNews that two people were inside the sedan at the time of the collision The driver was arrested at the scene for impaired driving and then transported to a local hospital due to injuries sustained in the crash The passenger of the sedan was also taken to a hospital for treatment but the extent of their injuries is unknown Photos from the scene appear to show significant damage to the sedan 415 Broadview LP (the developer) and The Trustees of the Congregation of St John’s Presbyterian Church have re-jigged their plans for the site bringing the storey count down to six as a result of “feedback received through the review of the initial application,” according to a planning letter submitted to city staff on April 23 “The primary focus of the development plan is to help the St John’s Presbyterian Church congregation remain in their historic location for years to come,” the letter also says The letter further explains that “the current proposal includes retention of the principle (west) elevations along with extensive portions of the south and north elevations.” Meanwhile “the eastern portion of the existing church building that currently contains the Sunday school is proposed to be demolished and replaced with a six-storey residential addition.” If the City gives the green-light for the church redevelopment m of residential gross floor area (GFA) would be added to the site as well as 51 new residential units — all of which would be condo in tenure with a unit break-down of 25 one-bedroom units According to the planning materials: “the proposal also maintains space for the existing congregation m of GFA over the main floor and balcony.” As well the proposed development would go hand-in-hand with 181 sq which would sit at the corner of Broadview Avenue and Simpson Avenue 2021 proposal ( V+A Architects and Finegold Architects) 30 spaces are currently proposed: 25 for building residents and five for visitors Those would be situated within three levels of underground parking “All 30 spaces are intended to be equipped with infrastructure to support electric vehicles,” the planning documents specify where you can’t walk a block without almost colliding with a cyclist a total of 58 bicycle parking spaces are proposed That figure includes 46 long-term spaces and 12 short-term spaces The planning letter prepared by Bousfields concludes that the proposed development stands to “appropriately intensify an under-utilized site with immediate access to frequent transit and will appropriatly preserve the heritage elements of the existing church building.” It adds: “the proposal will contribute to the provision of new housing options in the area while maintaining space for the use of the congregation.” A decorated career coaching wrestling made Kris Hayward a Hall of Famer, but his influence extended far beyond the mats After battling health issues in recent years Keith Evans, Hayward's successor at Riverdale and the school's first state champion in Hayward's tenure recalled his coach being the first person he hugged after winning the 2004 state title More: Riverdale's Hayward set to be inducted into Hall of Fame "Kris is the best wrestling coach and mentor to young kids that I have ever been around," Island Coast athletic director Jake Noland said "How he was able to work with the kids and get them to understand what they needed to do both physically and mentally and nurture those relationships is what I would say he had to be the best I’ve ever seen do that." Hayward was a former two-time state champion wrestler at Sarasota High and contributed to the Sailors' state championship in 1989 He wrestled collegiately at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he was a two-time All-American including a state runner-up finish in 2001 "Hayward was a master at what he did and the young men and women he developed and the programs he built," Fort Myers head wrestling coach Paul Rothenberg said He was there to help you up when you were down but he would also put you in your place if you were doing something wrong "He brought a hell of a lot of excitement to wrestling that I didn’t really have before – just showed everybody what it was like to have fun but still compete hard and I think that's important in a tough sport like wrestling." More: 'You get to learn the tricks of the trade': Kris Hayward hands Riverdale wrestling program to disciple His teachings were not limited to the wrestling meets and practices according to Riverdale athletic director Justin Budmayr "It’s impossible to put into words what he meant to the program because what he did impacted not just the wrestling program he impacted our entire school community," he said the kids that he came into contact with – whether they were wrestlers or not If you had an interaction with Kris Hayward Hayward was never one to tout his accomplishments "Kris Hayward was as humble a man as I’ve ever met," Budmayr said Hayward was a role model and sage to many — from his athletes to fellow coaches who previously coached wrestling at Immokalee and South Fort Myers recalled one of his first interactions with Hayward 16 years ago "He opened up his gym for our kids to go up there for spring practices because he was always wanting to give back to wrestling and help grow the sport," he said Read: Riverdale wrestling brings home first regional duals championship, headed to state and Noland credited Hayward for advising him through every important step of his professional career "I owe a lot to Kris Hayward for where I am today," he said That's a common refrain when it comes to Hayward "He was like a second dad to a lot of people," Evans said He was somebody I could call if I was having problems and needed to work something out Hayward was always a phone call away to anyone who needed his advice he always had the right thing to say," Noland said he would always take your call," Evans said "He would always try to help you out as much as he could." Hayward's coaching legacy is already taking shape as his former wrestlers Evans and North Fort Myers head coach Dusty Fellows "I try to be a little bit more than a coach just in wrestling," Evans said I just try to be there for them if they need something … I just try to do things like that the way (Hayward) did them and the kids seem to respond a little bit better to that." Hayward was responsible for countless medals and trophies and the immeasurable growth of wrestling in Southwest Florida it was the manner in which he achieved that success — how he fostered relationships and became a lifelong mentor to many — that made him an incomparable figure in the Florida wrestling community "He was the type to bring out the best in everybody and it didn’t always involve wrestling," Evans said "I think that made it so much easier for kids to believe in what he was talking about what he was doing and to trust his process." A Celebration of Life for Hayward will be held 4 p.m on Sunday at the North Fort Myers High School gymnasium Houses selling for well above their asking price have become commonplace in today’s market -- but a home going for nearly a million above list on a single bully offer is still enough to turn heads That was the case when 12 Garnock Avenue a stately semi-detached in North Riverdale traded hands for a cool $3.1M on February 28 -- the very day it hit the market That’s a whopping $901,000 above its $2,199,000 listing price and sets a new record sale price for semis in Toronto’s east end Listing agent Stephen Braun Sales Representative with Sotheby’s International Realty knew he had a special property on his hands from the get-go as the house immediately drew notice from interested buyers “We had received a lot of attention as soon as it hit the market and within a very short period of time we had some showings booked,” he says “Shortly after those first couple of showings there were some conversations about whether the client would entertain a pre-emptive offer It was a discussion we’d had with the seller prior to listing and my message to the buyer’s agent was that it would really need to blow the barn doors right off.” It’s no surprise that this listing garnered so many eyeballs having been meticulously renovated and situated on a highly-coveted tree-lined street just steps from The Danforth and nearby Withrow Park -- a rare turn-key offering in a neighbourhood known for its older homes spared no attention to detail in the updates and a chef’s kitchen outfitted with high-end Miele and JennAir stainless steel appliances A fireplace and powder room round out the open-concept main floor and three roomy bedrooms with ample storage can be found on the second level The third floor is dedicated to an enviable primary suite complete with a gorgeous five-piece ensuite (That soaker tub while a finished basement adds additional living space “They have a look at the pictures and see the home itself and that creates some really strong feelings about the property.” such a gargantuan price tag begs the question: has this sale set a new benchmark for the area Braun says that while the transaction is supported by solid comparable sales referring to similar properties on the street and nearby Logan Avenue that have sold in the $2.67M - $3M range it’s hard to gauge given how unpredictable recent deals have been due to the overall lack of supply in the market READ: Is the Toronto Housing Market (Really) Starting to Cool? “We had high hopes and expectations due to the general state of the market. As to whether it’s going to set a benchmark for the neighbourhood, I’m not sure it will; there’s a chance this was an anomaly, an outlier. It’s hard to tell because there’s just so few homes available now,” Braun says. “I would say that while [prices are] trending upwards, as we know, there are still some real inconsistencies. Come offer night, homes that you might expect to garner a lot of offers and go exceptionally high, don’t. And I would say that as prices are still trending upwards, it’s still in a buyer’s best interest to be out there and get involved, because you never know what’s going to happen on any given offer night.” Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. 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The statement said production would be suspended “out of an abundance of caution.” No information was given on how long the suspension might last IATSE 891 president Keith Woods sent an email to members who had previously worked or currently work on Riverdale and said it was a cast member who had come into contact with someone infected with COVID-19 and that the production would be calling a “Force Majeure” and suspending filming the rest of the week Sources say other productions around town have also immediately implemented temporary policies banning day call hires particularly of those who are linked to the Riverdale production to restrict any possible spread of COVID-19 which is based on characters from the classic Archie Comics launched the careers of several young stars Camilla Mendes (Veronica Lodge) and Cole Sprouse (Jughead Jones) Production for the show takes place throughout the Metro Vancouver area The show’s fourth season is currently airing health authorities announced seven new cases of COVID-19 one – a care home resident with underlying health issues – has died four have recovered and a handful are hospitalized Coachella and other conferences have also been cancelled or postponed due to fears over large crowds gathering and the possibility for wide transmission of the virus Late Night with Seth Meyers had also announced the same day that it would continue filming though without a live studio audience in the meantime transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Route 23 north was shut down late Tuesday evening by a multi-vehicle crash just before the Interstate 287 exchange in Riverdale A car could be seen overhanging the Jersey barrier and two of the three southbound lanes were also closed all northbound lanes were closed with a detours in effect A motorist reported seeing extensive debris on the highway Check back for more on this breaking news story Authorities have identified the passenger who was killed in a head-on collision on Route 23 in Riverdale Tuesday night Riverdale Police responded to the scene of a crash on Route 23 North According to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office a 2005 Toyota Camry and a 2021 Ford F-150 were involved in a head-on collision of Paterson was pronounced dead at the scene Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson The driver of the Ford was taken to Riverdale Police headquarters and then to Chilton Hospital Paterson Councilman Shahin Khalique mourned Shabuddin in a post on Facebook Wednesday afternoon which read "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you our beloved brother Hamid Shabuddin tragically passed away last night in a road accident on Route 23 in Riverdale We ask everyone to please pray for his departed soul." Khalique shared a Launch Good fundraiser to raise money for Shabuddin's wife and daughter Shabuddin was on his way to work for a night shift with a coworker when the accident occurred his wife and his daughter recently migrated to the U.S from South Africa "in search of safety and a better future," and his family was "just beginning to rebuild their lives after a challenging start." The fundraiser has raised over $13,000 as of Thursday afternoon according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office The investigation into the crash remains ongoing It is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Sign In Subscribe Now Riverdale North encompasses half the subdivision north of Lewes Boulevard and Peel Road Grey Mountain Cemetery and Long Lake Road up to the border of the Lake Laberge riding Nils Clarke of the Yukon Liberals claimed the seat in 2016 with 43.5 per cent of the vote The Yukon Party’s Mark Beese collected 258 votes The Yukon Party claimed the Riverdale North seat in 2006 and 2011 with Ted Staffen and Scott Kent Staffen won with 44 per cent of the vote and Kent won with 37 per cent Three candidates are running in the 2021 election They have been profiled in alphabetical order Cory Adams has lived in the Yukon since 2001 and is the owner of Coyote Video and Ice Cream He’s running for the Yukon Party on an education-focused platform inspired by his four children — two of whom are school-aged “I’ve seen the difference between my kids — the adult kids and the kids in schools now — and I’ve seen the change,” Adams said continuing that there has been a dip in opportunities and programming in recent years Adams said he has aligned his campaign with the Yukon Party’s education recovery platform which promises to enhance mental health access; address numeracy and literacy outcomes; promote computer literacy; and broaden experiential programming The plan also promises to help kids who have fallen behind due to the pandemic and review financial supports for impacted scholarship recipients Adams is also running as an advocate for small business owners “I’m in a business that should be obsolete and I have had to adapt to change … so I know what’s going on I understand how they are and what they’re going through,” Adams said Adams said he chose to run for the Yukon Party because of his confidence in Yukon Party leader Currie Dixon I believe he’s going in the right direction,” Adams said Adams said he is focusing on education and traffic as hot-button issues for Riverdale North he plans to liaison with the City of Whitehorse to address congestion issues Nils Clarke is the incumbent Liberal candidate running for a second term in Riverdale North He served as the 25th Speaker of the House and chair of the Members’ Services Board in the last Assembly Clarke has lived in Riverdale North for 29 years and raised his family in the constituency Clarke practised law in the territory for 24 years He spent the majority of that time with the Yukon Legal Services Society and was its executive director for 16 years Clarke says he has maintained the energy required to be a successful representative the new candidates who have come forward — I’m very excited by the young Indigenous candidates who I would love to be able to support if we’re granted a second mandate,” Clarke said The incumbent candidate said he’s hopeful the Liberals will win a second term in order to implement the Putting People First report which will require a comprehensive overhaul of the Yukon’s health and social services Clarke also pledged follow-through on Our Clean Future which includes a lengthy list of climate-focused goals “I’ve always been a strong proponent of green energy and renewable energy I want to promote active living and transportation,” Clarke said Clarke additionally prioritized education and housing for Riverdale North which he says is a neighbourhood increasingly populated by young families because I want the next generation to succeed and enjoy everything that the Yukon has to offer,” Clarke said Vanessa Thorson - Yukon New Democratic Party Vanessa Thorson has lived in the Yukon since 2007 and worked as a government archivist at the Yukon Archives for 12 years she began working at the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board as a records administrator She’s running for the New Democratic Party with a platform of addressing gaps in education “I have always felt you have an obligation to contribute to your community and this seemed like a good opportunity to do that,” Thorson said I realized there are a lot of gaps in our society and I feel that I can make a difference to improve the lives of more people.” Thorson hopes to see the education system improve with more flexibility to serve students with diverse learning abilities She also wants to grow the housing stock to aid affordability She is additionally championing better mental health support She noted that speaking with her children and their friends pandemic and climate anxiety seem on the rise and these kids have a really dark side to it,” Thorson said adding that she wants support to be readily available and destigmatized traffic and housing as important issues for Riverdale North constituents She chose to run for the NDP as a long-time supporter of the party “I’m a supporter of the social justice aspect of the NDP that improves your economy and your community,” Thorson said Contact Gabrielle Plonka at gabrielle.plonka@yukon-news.com Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter John Brown at the site where he found Indigenous remains in January in his North Riverdale neighbourhood A plaque at Withrow Avenue Junior Public School mentions that Indigenous remains and artifacts dating back an estimated 5,000 years were found in the area in the 1880s Trapped in a pit six feet below the North Riverdale street he has lived on for more than 30 years He was walking home on Withrow Avenue from an appointment on the morning of Jan 5 and stepped onto the edge of his neighbour’s garden to avoid the large hole where a city of Toronto construction crew had removed part of the sidewalk Except it wasn’t a stick — it was a bone.” The discovery has led to a city-led investigation into the origins of the remains — currently on hold until the ground thaws — along with a five-digit security bill It’s also presented questions around how Toronto should address its history of building over sacred Indigenous places The city is aware of the street’s history as an Indigenous burial site and a consultant who worked to develop the city’s plan to prevent the disruption of these areas is frustrated there was construction happening there why aren’t we watching that?” said Ron Williamson founder of the archeological consulting company ASI Heritage Discoveries of Indigenous remains have grown more frequent across southern Ontario with the rise of large-scale housing developments and infrastructure projects “Urban development has not typically taken the interest of Indigenous peoples into account,” said Heather Dorries an assistant professor for the University of Toronto’s geography department and Centre for Indigenous Studies and a member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Treaty 1 “So it’s really not surprising that these (sacred Indigenous sites) come into conflict (with) development.” As the City of Toronto was built up, First Nations were not consulted about development over culturally significant areas. In recent years, the city has been developing a mapping program to identify areas where Indigenous or archaeologically significant sites are at risk of disruption Williamson worked with the city to develop a previous archeological management plan to prevent disturbances of sites like the one in North Riverdale “It’s still frustrating for me to hear about a burial being impacted in a known site,” he said workers had begun servicing a water line under the road Huyer said that discoveries of buried human remains are not uncommon — every year his provincial office receives 30 to 50 reports the province’s Registrar of Burial Sites in consultation with the First Nations will certify a burial site where the remains were found the remains will be left on site and nearby construction postponed Investigations into the site have so far uncovered the remains of “two and a half” Indigenous people thought to have lived in the 1600s, she said, along with artifacts such as an animal hide scraper. Because of the site’s shared history, she says it is unlikely investigators will be able to determine which nation these people belonged to. Hill-Montour says that current standards and guidelines dictated by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism present a challenge for Indigenous groups seeking autonomy over decisions made about their ancestors’ remains. As a result, Hill-Montour says she’s fighting back “all the time” against the ministry. She’s working with other Indigenous communities to develop guidelines for the ministry on how to improve this process, which they plan to present to the provincial government. “It’s getting better,” she said, “but still, the Indigenous voice is really written out of this.” A ministry spokesperson wrote in a statement to the Star that it adheres to the standards and guidelines laid out by the Ontario Heritage Act, which includes an “inclusive process” for engaging with Indigenous communities. “As the regulator responsible for archaeology in Ontario, the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism ensures the satisfactory completion of all stages of an archaeological assessment, including Indigenous community engagement, as necessary,” he wrote. A plastic tent now covers the spot where Brown fell, surrounded by tall metal fencing, traffic cones and police caution tape. For the first two weeks after the discovery, Toronto police patrolled the site, but since it was deemed “non-criminal,” a security guard hired by the city through a private firm now keeps watch over the area. This has cost an estimated $17,418 so far as of Feb. 9. After climbing out of the hole on a ladder lowered by construction workers, John Brown says he grappled with guilt over being responsible for the “violation” of a resting place. It wasn’t his first time discovering human remains: in 1956, as a child in Scarborough, he and a friend were among those who uncovered Indigenous remains at Taber Hill, and as a 17-year-old park ranger, he had to rebury coffins that had been unearthed due to erosion there. The land on which Withrow Avenue runs was once an Indigenous burial site and village. When first developing the street in the 1880s, workers removed Indigenous remains and artifacts, which were donated to the Royal Ontario Museum. Like many of Brown’s neighbours, he was aware of this history. A plaque at Withrow Avenue Junior Public School, across the street, mentions that Indigenous remains and artifacts dating back an estimated 5,000 years were found in the area. He and his wife were among the many people who attended a ceremony hosted by local Indigenous elders in January to honour those whose graves Brown uncovered. The home in front of the site sits dark: neighbours say the property is under renovation, and the owners did not respond to the Star’s requests for comment. Until the ground thaws and the investigation is complete, much is still uncertain, including how officials might balance the wishes of Indigenous nations in honouring the resting place of their ancestors with the existing homes and infrastructure. The Star reached out to First Nations with claims to the area, several of whom declined to respond. Rose-Marie Ayotte, in a statement on behalf of the Huron-Wendat Nation, said, “It’s really important for us not to take any public position while the investigation is going on.” For now, residents and Indigenous communities must wait on the city for more answers. Hill-Montour is not sure what the future holds for the remains, as that will be determined after “a lot of conversation.” She hopes they will stay at the site: not under the sidewalk, but perhaps beneath the yard of the adjoining home, designated with a memorial plaque. “Every situation is unique,” she said, “but we generally go in with an agreement that the ancestors stay in that particular spot.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownI Grew Up In The Real Riverdale And Here's How It Compares To The Show "Riverdale"Way fewer murders I am now a 29-year-old Archie Comics fan (that's me and my friend Kristin as Betty and Veronica), but these days I'm watching Riverdale instead of reading double digests my Archie Andrews fan art made it into one of the comics (I wish I had a picture for evidence!) and I ran a club called the Eichra Scimoc club (yes Riverdale from the comics (and TV show) is not necessarily the same neighborhood as Riverdale in the Bronx the editors said this about Riverdale's location: "Riverdale is more of a state of mind than an actual physical location It could be anywhere that kind people live and just have fun which is a real county not too far from New York City which is approximately a 30-minute drive from my Riverdale) so it is fair to say that the NAME of Riverdale comes from the Riverdale I grew up in According to the 2010 census, the population of Real Riverdale is 48,049. It is honestly impossible to know how big Fake Riverdale is on a given day, but this Vulture article does the lord's work in trying there is no real difference other than one being North and the other being South no fathers who shot their sons and then had the body stashed in the Hudson River but I think only one of them has a maple syrup drug front I don't THINK there are any teens running speakeasies that are attached to it but maybe that's because I'm not a cool teen Fun fact: There WAS a movie theater in Real Riverdale called Riverdale Twin Cinema that closed in 1997 and the sign was up for at least a full decade after that but I am pretty sure the editor of the Riverdale Press doesn't double as a black-hooded serial killer by night.. AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSlide 1 of 15,North Riverdale One-Bedroom • 699,000 Canadian dollars (about $561,000) • TORONTO • 124 Wolfrey Avenue A one-bedroom, one-bath townhouse with a second-floor skylight and loft-style setup. The house is steps from Withrow Park, the Danforth Music Hall, the Chester subway station and a strip of mom-and-pop shops and restaurants. On-street parking is available with a neighborhood permit. Jonathan Beane, 647-993-4945, RE/MAX Hallmark Realty, remax.ca Share full articleOn the Market in TorontoThis week’s properties are in North Riverdale and Summerhill Local political organization, The Unity Democratic Club (UDC), is calling out the “Dinowitz Democratic Team,” a slate of candidates the club alleges were recruited and funded by local Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) for allegedly violating a long-standing congressional ban on [political] campaign activity by nonprofits A list of the various candidates running for office in Bronx County in the upcoming primaries in various races is included in a separate election-related story, which can be read here Abigail Martin and Ramdat Singh are among the members of the Unity Democratic Club running for election and Ben Jackson are among the members of the Benjamin Franklin Democratic Reform Club who are also running for election the latter a part of the “Dinowitz Democratic Team.” In a press release issued by The Unity Democratic Club on May 24, the members wrote, “Photographs from February, March, and April of this year show the nonprofit fitness club, Female Fight Club, which has received $5,000 in public funds in each of the last three years from Assemblyman Dinowitz’ son, Councilman Eric Dinowitz being used to gather signatures for the team’s nominating petitions Democratic State Committee candidate Johanna Edmondson is the founder and president of the business.” The club went on to say that [then] Senator Lyndon Johnson’s law to prohibit 501(c)(3) [nonprofit] organizations from engaging in any political campaign activity was approved by Congress in 1954 and the IRS website notes that “Each election cycle the IRS reminds 501(c)(3) exempt organizations to be aware of the ban on political campaign activity.” Accompanying The Unity Democratic Club’s press release was a screenshot of two photos showing the inside of the Female Fight Club reception area and a clipboard which appears to show signatures and petitions seemingly for political canvassing purposes Unity Democratic Club communications chair if he could provide us with the original photos rather than a screenshot in order to check the photos’ metadata and verify the dates on which they were taken providing one additional photo when he did so and adding that it “more clearly shows the signatures and petitions side by side.” Those photos are attached and were taken on various dates in March “Female Fight Club is a non-profit fitness club that aims for self-empowerment and adoption of positive behavioral changes in women through exercise.” It got off the ground in 2020 according to its website during the COVID-19 pandemic the nonprofit is established as a 501 (c) (3) to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates all section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office Contributions to political campaign funds or public statements of position (verbal or written) made on behalf of the organization in favor of or in opposition to any candidate for public office clearly violate the prohibition against political campaign activity Violating this prohibition may result in denial or revocation of tax-exempt status and the imposition of certain excise taxes Certain activities or expenditures may not be prohibited depending on the facts and circumstances certain voter education activities (including presenting public forums and publishing voter education guides) conducted in a non-partisan manner do not constitute prohibited political campaign activity other activities intended to encourage people to participate in the electoral process such as voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives would not be prohibited political campaign activity if conducted in a non-partisan manner voter education or registration activities with evidence of bias that (a) would favor one candidate over another; (b) oppose a candidate in some manner; or (c) have the effect of favoring a candidate or group of candidates will constitute prohibited participation or intervention Female Fight Club is billed as “a gym for women by women,” and is located at 5912 Riverdale Avenue in the North Riverdale section of The Bronx though in one section of the club’s website The Bronx is not listed and the club’s address is shown as 5912 Riverdale Avenue The founder of the club is listed as Johanna Edmondson was the same year in which her organization received its first $5,000 allocation from Councilman Dinowitz Edmondson had no prior experience running for office.” According to extracts from the NYC Discretionary Award Tracker Female Fight Club received $5,000 in discretionary funding from the councilman’s office in 2022 The UDC press release continued, “As a location for petition signature collection, the nonprofit business, buttressed by public funds, appears to be a surrogate for the storefront office space on West 231st Street, formerly leased by the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club the longtime political club of Assemblyman Dinowitz and Councilman Dinowitz raising questions of a quid pro quo arrangement.” called for the NYC Board of Elections to investigate and act on what she referred to as “the Dinowitz Team’s impropriety.” Martin said “Using a nonprofit business for political purposes violates a tax code Giving public funds to a nonprofit business which is then used for political purposes is corruption we mentioned to Lopez that the press release stated and April of this year show the nonprofit fitness club” and asked for comment on this given the accompanying photos were all dated in March “We have various pictures documenting this occuring during the entire NY petitioning period.” transparency is a cornerstone of 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations which are required by law to make their financial statements available to the general public and this requirement includes an annual report Female Fight Club’s website cites a number of local businesses as its sponsors and the club also sells merchandise including sports clothes and related items which display the club’s logo Various membership offers and their prices are also listed and its services are listed as “rental” and personal fitness training an extract from the club’s 990 tax return filing for 2021 reads “This organization generated $34,936.13 from donations for their wellness and fitness classes with qualified instructors The organization in return had operating expenses of $28,615.26 Repairs $9,707.50 Utilities $793.84.” A review of the club’s 990 tax return filing for 2022 shows that “Contributions and similar amounts received” amounted to $140,466 and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated,” Johanna Brujan is listed as president and Martin Edmondson is listed as treasurer “Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services and other relevant information for each program title,” the answer provided was “This organization generated $140,466 from donations for their wellness and fitness classes with qualified instructors.” “Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office Part I,” the answer “No” was given “Enter amount of political expenditures as described in the instructions,” nothing was cited on the form An extract from Female Fight Club’s website reads “Female Fight Club is a non-profit fitness club which aims for self-empowerment self-healing and adoption of positive behavioral changes in women through exercise Our mission is to provide engaging classes and community that supports women to reconnect with the strength of their bodies and minds no matter what their circumstances and are actively looking to expand our reach by inspiring other leaders to form their own chapter in order to support their local community.” “This philosophy encourages women to come together and empower one another while creating the ability to actively engage in local social causes.At the FFC we have one requirement: bring your will to fight not only inspires self-introspection but challenges each member to reevaluate their personal convictions about achieving and maintaining self-love the club offered free workouts for women during the pandemic and it has also been involved in Breast Cancer Awareness events Norwood News reached out to Female Fight Club, City Councilman Eric Dinowitz and the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club on June 3 for comment on this story confirming he and his colleague were doing so on behalf of all three we received the following response from Rey as “spokesperson for the Dinowitz Democratic Team.” “The so-called Unity Democratic Team sure is good at creating division and using Trump-like misleading attacks against the only Black and Latina candidate in this race further demonstrating why they’ve failed to grow the Bronx Democratic Party Johanna Edmondson is an amazing community activist and business owner who is highly regarded throughout our community and the Bronx at large unlike the Unity Democratic Club‘s slate of candidates who have no positive achievements to run on and and a history of being out-of-step with the community including calling to defund the police and using antisemitic tropes.” “Their baseless mudslinging is a transparent attempt to distract from the incompetence that led to many of their candidates being removed from the ballot by the Board of Elections over the last two election cycles It’s no wonder Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Congressmember Adriano Espaillat endorsed the Dinowitz Democratic Team Johanna Edmondson and the rest of the Dinowitz Democratic slate are focused on empowering Democrats and delivering safety and affordability for the Northwest Bronx.” We later reached out to The Unity Democratic Club for a comment on the response provided by the Dinowitz Democratic Team to this story “This is what happens when a political boss is in charge for so long,” said Unity Democrats President Betsey Knapp “They forget that the public’s money is not supposed to be used to pay to keep you and your son in power It’s a lot easier to get candidates on the ballot when you pay community nonprofits to help you do so “Jeff Dinowitz admitted in a deposition that he had never hired an African-American to work on his staff He worked to stop families of color from enrolling at P.S The voters of our district are smart and understand what he is doing here He is unwilling to take accountability for his actions and is trying to distract voters from his corruption.” Norwood News reached out to the Assemblyman’s office for comment on Lopez’s allegations later also speakng on behalf of the assemblyman “We’re used to hearing lies and untruths from Trump and his minions,” the statement read “The so-called ‘Unity Club’ once again shows who they truly are and where their loyalties are – with a MAGA like attack that doesn’t deserve the time of day Assemblymember Dinowitz was proud to have earned reelection in 2022 with almost two thirds of the vote – winning every neighborhood – because he gets results for people in every part of the North Bronx This is more nonsense from a failing campaign and District Leaders who are focused on creating disunity North Bronx Democrats won’t be fooled on June 25th Lopez added in reference to the feedback from the Dinowitz Democratic team “They claim that Johanna is being targeted because she is the only Black & Latina candidate which it is infuriating to see identity politics being used as a defense for corruption.” It is not the first time the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club has been at the center of what could be described as questionable actions in support of both the assemblyman and the councilman in the lead up to an election, as previously reported the assemblyman and the councilman deny any wrongdoing There had also been prior allegations of the assemblyman pulling strings powerful “Bronx Democratic Party machine” in the past in favor of his son’s early political career as a councilman Norwood News also reached out to NYC Board of Elections on June 3 for a comment on this story We also reached out to the assemblyman’s office for general comment on this story aside from the allegations by Lopez referenced above We only received the above-referenced comment via Rey the Dinowitz Democratic team has been endorsed by Espaillat who represents parts of The Bronx and Northern Manhattan We also reached out to both the borough president’s office and the congressman’s office for comment on this story A representative from the borough president’s office replied Thanks for reaching out.” We did not receive a response from the congressman’s office Click here to read our story on the councilman’s presentation last year on the City’s annual budget and how his office allocated various funds within District 11 The primary elections for Congress, State, and Party Positions will be held on June 25. 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Designed by Marin Architects and developed by the Stagg Group the structure yields 90 residences and 79 enclosed parking spaces Available on NYC Housing Connect are 27 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI) ranging in eligible income from $68,572 to $187,330 Units come equipped with energy-efficient appliances there are 23 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,000 for incomes ranging from $68,572 to $156,130 and four two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,350 for incomes ranging from $80,572 to $187,330 Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than September 8 Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews THIS IS NCOME BASED HOUSING and only affordable to upper income people this is a joke and a taxpayer subsidy for millionaire developers At 130 percent of the AMI ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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the holidays some two dozen kohanim would stand before it to bless the 1,000-member congregation And then there was the time when the rabbi cursed the congregation the spiritual leader of Ohab Zedek was the fiery Rabbi Philip Rosenberg in a battle whose cause I was never able to ascertain Rabbi Rosenberg opened the aron kodesh and cursed the congregation the Ark stood some three stories over a raised platform before a magnificent stained glass window the spiritual leader of their namesake congregation Rabbi Philip Rosenberg Image by Credit: SoYoSnapsTapaTalk was originally from Hungary and had been ordained and received a doctorate in Germany granddaughter of the formative Orthodox rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch he in 1880 became rabbi of the town of Libau But when the Russian government began to show increasing signs of anti-Semitism which is when my grandfather took on the leadership of the First Hungarian Congregation Ohab Zedek He quickly became known for his scholarship When the Yonkers Ohab Zedek reached out to him for help responding to Rabbi Rosenberg’s curse he proposed a solution: Rabbi Philip Rosenberg would take a position at Cleveland and the Yonkers Ohab Zedek would hire his newly ordained son Rabbi Philip Rosenberg and his son all agreed Rabbi Alexander Rosenberg served the shul from 1926 until his death in 1972 His father was in Cleveland for the rest of his life Young Israel Ohab Zedek put up a plaque in gratitude for his help in addressing the problem of the curse I’d like to ask you to please support the Forward’s award-winning nonprofit journalism during this critical time we have stood together in strength and sorrow Our Forward team has worked around the clock to help you find clarity amid the chaos At a time when other newsrooms are closing or cutting back the Forward has removed its paywall and invested additional resources to report on the ground from Israel and around the U.S rising antisemitism and polarized discourse Support our work by becoming a Forward Member and connect with our journalism and your community See our full guidelines for more information, and this guide for detail about canonical URLs subject line “republish,” with any questions or to let us know what stories you’re picking up Copyright © 2025 The Forward Association By: 7:00 am on May 27 The affordable housing lottery has launched for 6375 Broadway, a seven-story residential building in North Riverdale, The Bronx. Designed by Marin Architects the structure yields 65 residences and 36 parking spaces Available on NYC Housing Connect are 23 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI) ranging in eligible income from $61,715 to $187,330 there are four studios with a monthly rent of $1,800 for incomes ranging from $61,715 to $138,840; 16 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,000 for incomes ranging from $68,572 to $156,130; and three two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,350 for incomes ranging from $80,572 to $187,330 Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than June 17 This is INCOME LINKED HOUSING and only affordable to upper income people not the low income people of this neighborhood This is a joke and a taxpayer subsidy and giveaway to ultra rich developers New York State legislators are unlikely to renew a tax-incentive program that has been used in nearly every big residential project in New York City for the last 50 years Governor Kathy Hochul pushed for a revised and rebranded version of the subsidy but it never gained broad support in the Democrat-controlled Legislature whose members were loath to renew a lucrative tax break for the real estate industry before this fall’s elections according to lawmakers and real estate officials is the most generous property tax break in the city costing New York City about $1.77 billion annually in lost tax revenue It has subsidized the construction of hundreds of thousands of market-rate apartments and condominiums across the city and typically requires developers to build some below-market rentals But critics say it has amounted to a tax giveaway for developers in return for too few units for low-income New Yorkers absurdly expensive Band-Aid placed on top of New York City’s broken property-tax system,” said Brad Lander who has advocated for the end of the tax break The immediate impact of the expired subsidy Developers have warned that without the tax incentive new residential construction would be too expensive to pursue and could be scaled back significantly in New York City at a time of escalating housing prices builders have rushed to break ground on new projects to qualify for the existing tax break before the deadline which was rezoned for large-scale residential projects last year the executive director of New York University’s Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy said that rental projects taking advantage of the 421a program before it ends would continue to open in the coming years as construction is completed developers would be likely to avoid building market-rate multifamily rentals and instead would construct projects like condominiums that generate higher returns the city’s property-tax system slightly favors condo development because owners of condos can qualify for a homeowner tax break The end of 421a may not negatively affect the creation of new housing for tenants at the lowest-income levels because those projects take advantage of federal subsidies he added: “It’s not like losing this will help make the city more affordable All it does is introduce a huge amount of uncertainty in development and exacerbates the housing shortage in the long run.” Image Gov Kathy Hochul hoped to revise the tax-break program this legislative session Kathy Hochul hoped to revise the tax-break program this legislative session.Credit…Benjamin Norman for The New York Times Gov The current tax break essentially freezes property taxes on new projects only requiring owners to pay the property taxes that were owed on the site before construction Lawmakers have allowed the subsidy to expire in the past But there were no immediate signs that could happen this time lawmakers and real estate officials have conceded Hochul said that the legislation could be reintroduced in 2023 Sign up for the New York Today Newsletter Each morning but I don’t know that there’s the interest in legislative bodies at this time to get to it this year,” Ms Hochul said at a news conference this week and then I’ll continue my conversation from behind the scenes.” the governor tried to rally colleagues in the Democratic Party to support a renewal but a new set of progressive members in Albany and New York City supported by increasingly vocal housing advocates They argued that no version of the tax incentive could adequately stem the housing affordability crisis was rejected by lawmakers for being too similar to the current program “A lot of people have very serious reservations about 421a as currently constituted,” said Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz a Democrat who represents parts of the Bronx “We should do things with affordable housing but I just don’t think we’re getting our money’s worth with 421a.” Supporters of a revised tax incentive said it would help alleviate the city’s severe housing shortage While the city saw a 22 percent jump in new jobs from 2010 to 2018 the city’s housing stock grew by only 4 percent according to the nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission Hochul’s proposal sought to appease the chief concerns of critics — that the deal has aggravated the city’s housing affordability crisis by incentivizing the construction of luxury towers instead of lower-cost homes They say too many units marketed as affordable are only within reach to families making well over $100,000 a year — far higher than the city’s median household income — and are often more expensive than market-rate apartments in the same neighborhood Many units target far higher income levels charging rents “affordable” to families of four earning over $173,420 which is much higher than the average in their surrounding neighborhoods The household median income for all of New York City is $67,046 some projects could take advantage of the tax deal without building any affordable units That included the residential development that received the largest property-tax break which enjoys an annual reduction of $21 million in property taxes that nearly eliminates the tax bill on the site It has 1,871 luxury units and zero “affordable” apartments Governor Hochul would have maintained the tax incentive while requiring for the first time that developers include below-market units in every rental project Image Huge projects in Manhattan have taken advantage of the tax incentive in recent years Huge projects in Manhattan have taken advantage of the tax incentive in recent years.Credit…Brittainy Newman/The New York Times Huge projects in Manhattan have taken advantage of the tax incentive in recent years The 421a subsidy has been divisive almost from its start It was enacted in the 1970s during a financial crisis in New York City when city officials were worried that no one would build anything Some politicians wanted it to expire in the early 1980s over concerns that it was a financial boon for developers with few strings attached slowly adding various affordability requirements The deal became increasingly popular among developers over the last 20 years increasing the annual loss of tax revenues for the city The demise of the 421a program is the latest major legislative setback for the real estate industry which once wielded near-unmatched lobbying power in Albany state lawmakers approved sweeping new rent regulations that extended numerous tenant protections statewide despite the industry’s objections It is also a blow to the construction industry joined developers in calling for the tax deal to be preserved because it includes guaranteed wages for construction workers on large 421a projects Workers receive an average of $45 an hour for developments in Brooklyn and Queens it’s important for our economy that development continues but responsible development that not only provides good jobs but is part of the economic engine,” said Kyle Bragg the president of Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union which represents 85,000 workers in New York City Mayor Eric Adams also threw his support behind maintaining the tax break He said the program would create more affordable apartments and produce good-paying jobs for construction workers “If we are serious about expanding the city’s affordable housing stock we need a serious plan on the table to make it happen,” the mayor wrote in an opinion article in The Daily News in March major bills on other housing issues remain in limbo One measure would enact so-called good-cause eviction which would prohibit landlords from not renewing a tenant’s lease unless there was a major infraction Another would allow hotels in New York City to be converted into affordable housing By: 6:30 am on October 26 Permits have been filed for a six-story homeless shelter building at 6661 Broadway in North Riverdale, The Bronx Located at the intersection of West 262nd Street and Broadway the corner lot faces the northwest corner of Van Cortlandt Park and the 238th Street subway station serviced by the 1 train is the nearest train Court Square Real Estate under the 6661 Broadway Developer LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 57-foot-tall development will yield 32,136 square feet designated for community facility space The concrete-based structure will have 28 residences and a cellar RKTB Architects is listed as the architect of record Demolition permits have not been filed yet An estimated completion date has not been announced Very good news for human beings forced to live horrible lives I’m hoping 28 residences is more than just 28 beds Thousands of people need our help and there’s no reason the wealthiest city can’t solve this very sad problem That may be so but I still don’t understandthe instinct that says “hey what do we do with this North Riverdale lot with a park view Why wouldn’t the 242nd Street station be the closest train station along with the Office of the Bronx Borough President hosted the “My Sister’s Keeper ‘Unconference’,” on Wednesday Over 1,000 students from schools across The Bronx filled the Hayes Auditorium on the campus of the University of Mount St as various girl and women leaders from different backgrounds were honored and encouraged to continue their work MSK is an NYC Department of Education (DOE) initiative to promote gender equity to empower and engage girls and young women in grades 4-12 and any other students who identify with the terms “girl“ or “women.” “Our young children and teens deserve every opportunity available to acquire the skills needed to thrive and prosper as adults,” said Gibson “Through the ‘My Sister’s Keeper Unconference,’ we spoke directly to over 1,000 girls and young women across the Bronx about our unwavering commitment to ensuring that they receive the necessary support to become the leaders of the future.” “I want to thank New York City Public Schools and everyone else who played a role in bringing this event to fruition.” The goal of the Bronx Borough President`s partnership with the Bronx “My Sister`s Keeper” initiative is to: Honored at the event were former NYC Schools Chancellor and inaugural president and CEO of the Bronx Community Foundation Meisha Ross-Porter; NYS Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York Rosa; and 6th president of The University of Mount Saint Vincent said it was an honor to have had the opportunity to welcome more than 1,000 young women to the campus for the occasion In 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama founded the “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative to help boys and young men of color reach their full potential With New York State the first to adopt the program During a prior State of the Borough address Gibson announced her plans to build on the success of the program by seeing young women from The Bronx and citywide benefit as well Serving as emcee for the event was MSK core team lead Citations of Merit were presented to three student additional emcees and three finalists of an essay-writing contest called “MSK Embodiment of Sisterhood,” who won first place in the elementary school “The young women in our schools today are the leaders in our city tomorrow and many of them are already stepping up as role models in their communities Congratulations to today’s essay finalists and to everyone who took part in this amazing display of unity and community.” performances were given by the South Bronx Academy of Applied Media Dance Team and the Songs of Solomon Inspirational Ensemble Vincent was the first institution to offer advanced education to young women in New York “While the University has grown to serve students of all genders our mission remains constant: to provide transformational educational opportunities that enable all learners to realize their potential and apply their experience at the ‘Right Place on the River,’ toward lives of leadership Burns added that she was thankful for what she described as the diligent work of Gibson and her team and applauded all those involved in the work of MSK for “celebrating and inspiring the next generation of young women leaders in the Bronx.” “I think it is critical that women create spaces and opportunities for girls and young women to feel inspired and see themselves in us This is why it is important to me as a sitting principal to advance this work and I am just elated that I can partner with the Borough President and her team to do this together for the Bronx.”