The familiar ping on my iPhone caught my attention, but it was Saturday. Some time off planned, but seeing the message, my mind went straight
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Assembling Adirondack Chairs. I Love My Park Day at Four Freedoms
I Love My Park Day at Four Freedoms opened with persistent rains, gusty winds sweeping off the East River… and the heartiest band of park
Roosevelt Islanders Go Around the World, Helping Neediest
We’ve been following Roosevelt Islanders Jim and Bix Luce and their strenuous treks through India. Funded by local foundations with multiple lines of help, they’ve
Mother’s Day Is Coming. Coler Auxiliary Adds Sweet Warmth
The Coler Auxiliary will not allow a lonely Mother’s Day confined in a rehab center. They will add warmth and love, one more sweet show
Saturday, May 7th at 3:00, A Poetry Reading at Gallery RIVAA
You are invited to a poetry reading with Roosevelt Islander Adela Sinclair. She and Rowyda Amin will be reading from their books. Rowyda will bring
Now Showing, Alice Childress’s Masterpiece, The Wedding Band
Until May 15th, The Wedding Band, a play by Alice Childress who lived her last years as a pioneer on Roosevelt Island, thrills audiences at
Now As Much As Ever, Follow the Rules for COVID Safety
COVID safety precautions are again at stake as a spike in New York infections brings Roosevelt Island to 6.9%. Wearing face masks on buses and
On the Road with Jim Luce, School Opening and a Breakthrough
Roosevelt Islander Jim Luce’s notes, on the fly, are casually enthusiastic. They betray the powerful impact that he and his foundations achieve in their work.
“Goodbye,” says Dr. Grimm to her practice on Roosevelt Island
Dr. Katherine Teets Grimm began her pediatric practice on Roosevelt Island in 1987 as a part-timer. She soon took it full time, guiding the health
Roosevelt Islander Jim Luce is Off to India Helping Kids
If you don’t know Jim Luce, you’re missing out on something special. But if you don’t know this low key, soft-spoken, that’s no surprise. His
