The Riverdale rapid response team, a group of residents who monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in the neighborhood, took to Broadway Plaza on Feb. 21 to speak directly with community members.
According to founder Hannah Sherak, the team has not confirmed any local ICE sightings. Still, preparation is critical, she said.
Eleven members took shifts from 1 to 4 p.m., handing out whistles, stickers with a number to call if ICE is spotted, and red cards that list a person’s constitutional rights if they encounter ICE agents. The group aimed to increase its presence in Kingsbridge by stationing members in a high-traffic area…