As chances for any snow on the ground or in the air on December 25th fade, views of a Wet Christmas swell. It’s misty and beautiful, and you barely need to button up.
By David Stone
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
While cutting back on holiday festivities for mysterious reasons, RIOC still set up the popular Christmas tree on the Rivercross lawn. Maybe, it’s the weather, but the colors seem more vivid than in earlier years.
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
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The Five Amendments That Sold Out Roosevelt Island
How RIOC’s Board Gave Away Public Leverage, One Signature at a Time
Roosevelt Island did not lose control of its southern waterfront in a single deal. It happened in five quiet steps. Five amendments. Five missed chances to renegotiate.
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