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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Carter Burden Network

On Saturday, Eileen Fisher Renew was a Roosevelt Island Smash

Eileen Fisher Renew, an event brought to Roosevelt Island by the Carter Burden Network, was a smash hit. Asked about the results, CBN director Lisa Fernandez told The Daily that only three pair of shoes and one pair of pants…

Roosevelt Island’s gettin’ some style – Free from Eileen Fisher Renew

Style is coming Roosevelt Island – Free! – on Saturday, thanks to Eileen Fisher Renew and the Carter Burden Network. All ages welcome. You just gotta have style. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Eileen Fisher Renew for…

On Monday, open doors welcome a return to semi-normal for Roosevelt Island Seniors

The Carter Burden Network (CBN) announces a return to semi-normal for Roosevelt Island Seniors as RISC reopens on Main Street. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “RISC has been given the green light to open our doors,” CBN/RI…

Roosevelt Island Senior Center Stirs with Grab & Go Frozen Meals, Starting Monday

Last week, the Carter Burden Network announced that Grab & Go meals would return on Monday, May 24th. Operating twice each week, it’s the first significant activity at the CBN/RI Senior Center since the start of the pandemic. CBN Director…

Starting March 24th, Carter Burden Network Caregivers Support Group

Beginning March 24th and continuing weekly, the Carter Burden Network offers a conference call for caregiver support.

Over 1200 vaccinated, this weekend, at the Senior Center, big win for Roosevelt Island

With over 1200 vaccinated, this weekend, Roosevelt Island scored a big community win. It closed out with demand so high on Sunday, organizers had to shut down the line at 4:00 p.m.

Breaking News: Roosevelt Island Senior Center Is A Vaccine Site, This weekend

Collaboration between the Carter Burden Network, Roosevelt Island Disabled Association and Walgreens is delivering Johnson & Johnson one dose vaccine on Saturday, March 13th, and Sunday, March 4th. See the flyer for details.

Poor judgment again leads the way in PPF recommendations

The Roosevelt Island Common Council’s public purpose fund recommendations for 2021 are riddled with poor judgment. So much so, anyone could have drawn straws at random and done better.

Sweet Valentine’s from across the river bless Roosevelt Island seniors with love

The generosity of the Carter Burden Network, Rockefeller University and the mom/son team of Lisa and Andreas Tsatsas blesses Roosevelt Island’s homebound seniors with love, this Valentine’s Day.

Yoga With Marilyn, The Carter Burden Network Presents on Zoom

Wednesdays, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., you’re invited for a free virtual yoga workout. Brought to you as a courtesy by the Carter Burden Network.