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    Don't Ignore the North End of the Island!
    Nancy Bredice
    • Sep 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Don't Ignore the North End of the Island!

    Photos by Nancy Bredice It’s so sad to see how the Island is falling apart. These pictures are from the forgotten and neglected northern...
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    What Red Bus?!
    briana644
    • Sep 15, 2018
    • 1 min

    What Red Bus?!

    A reader is feeling the Red Bus blues.
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    RIOC Should Clear Promenade for Pedestrians
    briana644
    • Aug 16, 2018
    • 2 min

    RIOC Should Clear Promenade for Pedestrians

    To the Editor: ​​Since RIOC’s new offices opened at 680 Main Street, the organization’s employees have begun parking in front of the...
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    RI Day RISA Blood Drive Collects 36 Pints
    briana644
    • Aug 7, 2018
    • 1 min

    RI Day RISA Blood Drive Collects 36 Pints

    Dear Roosevelt Island Community: We want to share the blood drive results with you! This year, out of about 85 people who signed up in...
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    Community Backs WFF; Water Turned on at Cat Sanctuary
    Rossana Ceruzzi
    • Jul 5, 2018
    • 1 min

    Community Backs WFF; Water Turned on at Cat Sanctuary

    The water was reinstated to the cat sanctuary at Southpoint Park! First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and warmest...
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    Fix Our Transit Mess
    briana644
    • Jun 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Fix Our Transit Mess

    To the Editor: As a 30-year resident of Roosevelt Island, I am very disappointed at the sad state of affairs of our transportation on and...
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    Hardly an "Island of Art"
    briana644
    • Jun 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Hardly an "Island of Art"

    To the Editor: A favorite public garden on the Island is now fenced off. Plopped down in the middle is a piece of junk sculpture – rusted...
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    Time for New PS/IS 217 Leadership
    briana644
    • Jun 13, 2018
    • 3 min

    Time for New PS/IS 217 Leadership

    To the Editor: Recently I was at the pediatricians’ office here on Roosevelt Island. The topic of the new Beacon program and the...
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    Marlins Board Has My Vote
    briana644
    • Jun 13, 2018
    • 2 min

    Marlins Board Has My Vote

    To the Editor: In the last two months, a lot has been said about the Roosevelt Island Marlins Swim Team, on the playgrounds, in court,...
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    How Can RIRA Serve You?
    briana644
    • Jun 13, 2018
    • 1 min

    How Can RIRA Serve You?

    During RIRA's most recent meeting, council members listened to comments on how the Common Council should operate in the future in light
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    Bravo, Young Musicians
    briana644
    • May 25, 2018
    • 2 min

    Bravo, Young Musicians

    To the Editor: Regarding the May 19 Music Is All Inclusive concert, which was dedicated to Dick Lutz and presented with the support of...
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    A Mother’s Day to Remember
    briana644
    • May 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    A Mother’s Day to Remember

    To the Editor: On Saturday, May 12, the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association & Carter Burden co-hosted a Mother’s Day Brunch at the...
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    Marlins Turn a Blind Eye to Issues
    briana644
    • May 25, 2018
    • 2 min

    Marlins Turn a Blind Eye to Issues

    To the Editor: Thank you for your most recent article, “The Marlins Make Waves.” I write in support of this article. My child swims on...
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    Marlins Wins Come at a Cost for Islanders
    briana644
    • May 25, 2018
    • 3 min

    Marlins Wins Come at a Cost for Islanders

    To the Editor: What happened to the amazing Roosevelt Island Marlins? Before the Sportspark pool was closed last winter, things were...
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    Marlins Must Make Room for Dissent
    briana644
    • May 25, 2018
    • 4 min

    Marlins Must Make Room for Dissent

    To the Editor: The “Marlins Make Waves” article in the last issue of The WIRE highlighted a bitter division among team parents. Only a...
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    Stop Stoking Fear
    briana644
    • May 25, 2018
    • 3 min

    Stop Stoking Fear

    To the Editor: The WIRE publishes false and misleading information via anonymous letters, such as the last issue which included incorrect...
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    Two Sides to Marlins Story
    briana644
    • May 25, 2018
    • 5 min

    Two Sides to Marlins Story

    To the Editor: The Roosevelt Island Marlins Swim program is a not-for-profit parent-run organization, serving the community and...
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    Together We STEM
    briana644
    • May 16, 2018
    • 2 min

    Together We STEM

    The Tech Hoppers would like to express our sincere appreciation to Cornell Tech and Girl Scouts of Greater New York for their generous suppo
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    Thank You, Troop 3002
    briana644
    • May 15, 2018
    • 1 min

    Thank You, Troop 3002

    The Wildlife Freedom Foundation offers its gratitude and appreciation for all the hard work, dedication, compassion, and generosity of Girl
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    We Want Our Marlins Back
    briana644
    • May 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    We Want Our Marlins Back

    One of the few Island organizations that appeared to be stable now seems to be spiraling out of control.
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