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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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