Wendy Hersh cut the ribbon at a dedication ceremony yesterday for the FDR Hope Memorial. And New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright cited the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association for service to the community.
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Lance A. Polivy, Vice President for Legal Affairs
Before RIOC votes, residents deserve to know what happened to the promised search, what conflicts were reviewed, and who will be protected when the next negotiation begins.
I do not usually write ahead of the week’s rhythm. Fridays suit an old woman. They allow time for tea, rereading, and the small mercy of correcting one’s own excessive cleverness. But this cannot wait for Friday.
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