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    Court Settlement Clears Way for Contentious Marlins Vote
    Briana Warsing
    • May 26, 2018
    • 9 min

    Court Settlement Clears Way for Contentious Marlins Vote

    Last week, during a hearing at New York’s Supreme Court, the Roosevelt Island Marlins board of directors was forced to capitulate on its...
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    Fewer Races, Fewer Potholes, a Stronger Helix
    Susan Rosenthal
    • May 25, 2018
    • 4 min

    Fewer Races, Fewer Potholes, a Stronger Helix

    During the past decade, road running on Roosevelt Island has become increasingly popular due to the Island’s flat, fast race course and...
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    Discover the Racquet Club in Your Own Backyard
    Chuck Russell
    • May 16, 2018
    • 3 min

    Discover the Racquet Club in Your Own Backyard

    For our Roosevelt Island neighbors who may have wondered what happens beneath our bubbled roof, we’d like to introduce ourselves. We are...
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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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    The Marlins Make Waves
    Briana Warsing
    • May 12, 2018
    • 7 min

    The Marlins Make Waves

    In March, the Roosevelt Island Marlins, a swim club that’s been based on the Island since 2005, brought home an impressive 14 medals from...
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    Little League Hits Off a New Season
    briana644
    • Apr 17, 2018
    • 1 min

    Little League Hits Off a New Season

    More than 200 kids turned out Saturday morning for the opening day of Roosevelt Island's Little League season. Events kicked off with a...
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    Island Senior Ranks 11th Nationwide in Women's High School Basketball
    Briana Warsing
    • Mar 26, 2018
    • 4 min

    Island Senior Ranks 11th Nationwide in Women's High School Basketball

    Spend an hour with one of Roosevelt Island’s most decorated athletes, and you will be reminded that the world is brimming with...
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    Youth Soccer Champions Celebrate Wins
    briana644
    • Dec 5, 2017
    • 3 min

    Youth Soccer Champions Celebrate Wins

    The Roosevelt Island Youth Program soccer program held its championship games Saturday, November 18, at the Octagon soccer field. Both...
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    Sportspark Schedule Pushing Away Families
    briana644
    • Sep 22, 2017
    • 1 min

    Sportspark Schedule Pushing Away Families

    A reader explains how small schedule changes at the Island pool are having a big impact on working parents.
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    Play Ball! Softball Tournament brings in the Big Hitters
    Dana Agmon
    • May 28, 2017
    • 1 min

    Play Ball! Softball Tournament brings in the Big Hitters

    Project Main Street’s third annual Tim Sheehy Softball Classic Tournament was held last Saturday, May 20, on Roosevelt Island. Ten teams...
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    Briana Warsing
    • Apr 9, 2017
    • 2 min

    Let the Kids Play

    Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President Susan Rosenthal says she’s ready to spend. With a capital budget account bursting...
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    Marlin Swimmers Finish Strong
    Dana Agmon
    • Apr 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    Marlin Swimmers Finish Strong

    The Roosevelt Island Marlins rank 19th out of 115 swim teams in the metropolitan area (which includes New York City, Westchester, and...
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