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Judith Berdy

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Roosevelt Island History: From Penitentiary to Asylum

Sep 9, 2024 davidstone1313

Roosevelt Island's fascinating history reflects social change, urban planning, and architectural innovation. Once a penal colony and asylum, it now thrives as a residential community. The island's evolution, from quarantine site to urban oasis, mirrors New…

Nov 15, 2023 Judith Berdy Steps Up Again as Roosevelt Island’s Strongest Voice When I first met Judith Berdy – Judy – her work as a historian drew groups of us to her tours on…

Oct 20, 2023 “Let’s Get Our Act Together,” Says Judith Berdy, After CB 8 Tram Talk Judith Berdy, well-known as a local historian, is also as plugged into other community streams of interest as anyone. She’s frequently quoted…

Aug 14, 2022 Management Fail: Hot Dog Wars Force Summer Drama Hot dog wars broiled all summer in the Roosevelt Island Tram Plaza, thanks to poor judgment and absenteeism in RIOC’s management ranks.…

Jun 10, 2022 The saga of the Weeping Cherry Trees on Roosevelt Island Off to look into stories coming from residents about problems in Lighthouse Park, I found something else that stopped me in my…

Mar 22, 2022 A New Cherry Blossom Season Spawns a Look Ahead Cherry blossom season runs from March through April on Roosevelt Island. The first burst of pink matures on the East Promenade, but…

Dec 23, 2021 The Coler Auxiliary, Gifts and Cheer to Our Disabled Neighbors When the holidays come, our neighbors to the north have no better friends than the Coler Auxiliary, Roosevelt Islanders stepping up again,…

Nov 24, 2021 Your Pennies for Preservation Helps the Historical Society and Local Businesses The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) rolled out Pennies for Preservation, a campaign addressing the national coin shortage, as a fundraiser. It’s…

Oct 20, 2021 500 or Let Me Count the Ways Judith Berdy Has Helped Roosevelt Island Thursday, October 21st, is a big, but quiet day. It marks the 500th day in which Judith Berdy stitched our community together…

Sep 21, 2021 RIHS Returns The Elevator Storehouse Plaque Home On Roosevelt Island Efforts by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) paid off yesterday when an original plaque from the Elevator Storehouse came home. By…

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