After a mild winter, cherry blossoms in snow may be a first for Roosevelt Island. At least in recent memory. At that,
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We couldn’t know how badly RIOC’s crew damaged our historic row of cherry trees on the West promenade until blossoms lifted them
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Although cherry blossoms first bloom on Roosevelt Island in March, the most consuming wave of pink buds is an April affair. The
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Cherry trees are a popular type found in many yards and parks. They have a surprisingly short history in America, dating back
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After a modest start in March, the first big wave of cherry blossoms opened in April, from one end of Roosevelt Island
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You may not be crazy about it, but cooler weather ahead is the best thing that can happen for cherry blossoms. Nutrients
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Cherry blossom season runs from March through April on Roosevelt Island. The first burst of pink matures on the East Promenade, but
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The annual outburst of cherry blossoms is Roosevelt Island’s most popular attraction, pulling visitors and grabbing attention on social media. But surprisingly,
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You can make things better in our community, I realized recently, when two developments proved that awareness and action pay off. Sometimes.
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Last week, we reported on RIOC’s brutal cherry tree hacking, blown off as “pruning.” It was crude, unprofessional and mindless. But on
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