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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

When the New York Mets Came to Roosevelt Island

“The Amazin’ Mets Foundation generously supports the Carter Burden Network with an annual grant to support meal programs that combat food insecurity amongst older adults,” Patricia Mays, Director of Development and Communications at the Carter Burden Network, tells The Daily....

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Mr. Met coaches a painting project.

“The Amazin’ Mets Foundation generously supports the Carter Burden Network with an annual grant to support meal programs that combat food insecurity amongst older adults,” Patricia Mays, Director of Development and Communications at the Carter Burden Network, tells The Daily. But on Thursday, last week, it was more about community contact, art and fun.

by David Stone

The Roosevelt Island Daily News

Senior Smiles. Mr. Mets at the CBN/RI Older Adult Center

All photos courtesy of the Carter Burden Network.

Senior Smiles is just one of multiple programs the Foundation organizes in support of communities. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate its good works.

The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is led by Alex Cohen.

Painting class. Amazin' Mets Foundation, CBN/RI Senior Center

The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is committed to providing needed services and opportunities to children, families, and underserved groups in our neighborhoods and communities near Citi Field.

Together we can inspire change and make a lasting impact on and off the field.

Mission Statement: The Amazin’ Mets Foundation

For the Mets Painting Class, the Foundation arrived with paints, brushes aprons and… flower pots. The goal here was to create baseball-themed designs that the seniors could take home along with lasting memories.

“It’s an important part of being involved with a baseball team, the community cares about it, and we care about the communities,” Mets owner Steve Cohen adds on the Foundation’s website.

Senior Smiles, Thanks to the New York Mets

Pictures tell the story…
The Women Who Held the Ground

The Women Who Held the Ground

Three women tested the limits of what a meeting designed only to discuss “how” would allow itself to hear.

The recording arrived before RIOC posted it. On this island, that usually means they’ll release it when they’re confident nobody still cares. ArchRI simply made a copy available, the way people here tend to do once they’ve stopped waiting for institutions to keep their word. It was the first meeting of what is now meant to be a monthly community advisory group (CAG).

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