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Before the show, art lovers mingle on a perfect summer evening.

Seen at "Free Time," RIVAA Gallery Opening

08/10/2017 - 08:40

On Saturday, August 4th, RIVAA welcomed a large, enthusiastic crowd to its summer group show, Free Time, at the 527 Main Street Gallery. Here are some scenes from the event.

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You may not recognize this, but you will soon. It's the Roosevelt Island Ferry Landing, still topless but in place.

Images: Roosevelt Island at the Tipping Point of Change

07/27/2017 - 18:56

In the next thirty days, what used to be those "lazy, hazy days of summer," Roosevelt Island will see changes that tilt our center of gravity southward. Change is as inevitable as time. These photos are meant to illustrate the moment just before the tipping point for our community.

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Flanked by Carter Burden Network Executive Director Bill Dionne and Center Director Lisa Fernandez, the Dept. for the Aging team that guided them through a tough transition.

Carter Burden's Joyful Celebration, One Year on Roosevelt Island

07/26/2017 - 08:46

Twelve months after stepping in to bring new life to a troubled Roosevelt Island Senior Center, the Carter Burden Network's Executive Director William Dionne welcomed residents and guests to a happy event as live jazz, good friends and volunteers made it a party.

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Kimbirdlee Fadner in a dramatic scene from rehearsals for Northanger Abbey, Composer Jonathan Fadner at the keyboard in the background

Rehearsals for a World Premiere: Northanger Abbey at MST&DA

07/22/2017 - 08:58

Pulling all the elements together to stage a musical is unimaginably difficult. When it's all new, never been done before, it's so hard, only magic can make it happen. These photos show the players and Director Steven Eng in rehearsals, working to make Northanger Abbey a newborn reality in American theatre.

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Volunteers the FDR Four Freedoms Park depends on welcome the first surge of visitors

No Sun But Manhattanhenge Is All About People and Four Freedoms Park

07/13/2017 - 09:05

Nature decides. When does the sun fall down the streets to create Manhattanhenge? Will the weather cooperate? But this year, FDR Four Freedoms Park showed that it's the real star of the show.

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Brokaw flanked by Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and Ambassador William J. vanden Heuvel

Roosevelt Island Scenes: Tom Brokaw Honored at FDR Four Freedoms Park

06/16/2017 - 16:41

At the annual Sunset Garden Party, FDR Four Freedoms Park lived up to its reputation as one of New York City's most beautiful spots. Slanting sunlight dodged through maturing trees on the sloping meadow as New Yorkers came together to honor legendary journalist Tom Brokaw.

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Composer Jonathan Fadner prepares in private

Scenes from A Caberet: Rehearsing "You Can Always Come Home"

06/14/2017 - 09:50

On Tuesday evening, June 13th, the cast for Common Man Musicals's "You Can Always Come Home" worked hard at getting the show ready for Saturday. (Tickets still available.) We were there to watch.

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Hanne Støvring's "Moments of Life" Opening

Hanne Støvring's "Moments of Life" Opening

05/21/2017 - 15:10

Late afternoon and early evening, May 21st, Gallery RIVAA welcomed the public to Moments of Life, a solo exhibit of Hanne Støvring's etherial, narrative paintings.

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CBN Executive Director Bill Dionne was on hand to greet visitors

Health & Wellness Day at CBN/RI Senior Center

05/12/2017 - 14:42

Sharing some images from a successful May 11th Health & Wellness Day organized the Carter Burden Network at the Roosevelt Island Senior Center.

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RIVAA's Dan Nister (kneeling), Laura Hussy (left) and Connie Tanner (in red shirt) at work creating a fantasy world for "Pippin"

The New Roosevelt Island Art Dynamics: RIVAA Meets MST&DA

04/20/2017 - 15:57

From the time she took on the role of CEO at Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance, Kristi Towey hoped to make fruitful connections with other groups in Roosevelt Island's art community. Now, in alliance with RIVAA, those hopes are ripening.

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A Personal Cure for Cancer? Not as Strange as You Think

Is it possible you’re unaware of a cancer cure, a natural, non-invasive one, that’s protected you, maybe saved your life, working this miracle without your ever knowing anything about it…? The idea’s not as strange as you think. Spontaneous remissions — “an unexpected improvement or cure from a disease that usually progresses” — from cancer … Continue reading A Personal Cure for Cancer? Not as Strange as You Think →

Henri Cartier-Bresson, Photography Pioneer

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Even new to street photography, you’ll probably hear about Henri Cartier-Bresson. Cartier-Bresson didn’t invent street photography, not by any means, but his philosophy of the “decisive moment” defines it. Photo by Elina Sazonova on Pexels.com Cartier-Bresson Style/The Decisive Moment Cartier-Bresson grabbed me because what he wanted to…

#AscendWithPride, Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island, New York City

A remarkable moment in time, #AscendWithPride, a sun-soaked expression of barriers torn down, folks of all ages and genders walking into FDR Four Freedoms Park to appreciate and share gay pride on Roosevelt Island in New York City. On a landmark day, FDR Four Freedoms Park added a fifth pillar, the freedom of sexual expression … Continue reading #AscendWithPride, Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island, New York City →

Poem: Binghamton

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Binghamton On assignment, not grounded, mind racing, legs pumping, feet pulling, watching, importing, analyzing, wanting to get it, get to the bottom of it, the unbroken, tumbling narrative. Fleeing fear in the dark, after midnight, stars strewn across a black sky, Little Dipper cold and unreachable, singing…

New York City Today, the Biggest Gay Pride Flag Ever

Last month, FDR Four Freedoms Park officials announced #Ascent With Pride, a June 15th celebration during Gay Pride Month in New York City. Today, one day early, the largest Gay Pride Flag in city history was in place and ready to welcome tomorrow’s visitors. Photo provided by Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judith Berdy.
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