The Roosevelt Island Residents Association announced that ICARE Medical agreed to test up to 6,000 people for free. They’ll be testing on a “first come first served” basis, and is continuing this week at 2 River Road in Manhattan Park

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The role looks stable from the outside. A President and CEO is appointed. A contract is approved. A salary is set.

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