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04/26/2016 - 02:00
Before a gathering of 200, in a ceremony led by Roosevelt Island Operation Corporation Acting President/CEO Susan G. Rosenthal, Gustav and Ulla Kraitz unveiled Blue Dragon. The 4,400 pound black granite diabase sculpture was completed in the sculptor's native Sweden and shipped to the U.S.
Intended for the pleasure of children - and immediately filling that mission - Blue Dragon faces across the East River toward the United Nations and Hope, Kraitz's famous sculpture installed as a tribute to heroic Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg.
Enjoy a full size photo gallery at Roosevelt Island Blue Dragon Unveiling.
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10/11/2017 - 15:57
A year after IDNYC's first successful week at the Carter Burden Network's Senior Center on Roosevelt Island, the group returns on Tuesday, October 19th. Representatives will be on hand from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. until the 27th.
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09/16/2017 - 09:29
What better way to have fun celebrating peace than flying kites caught in East River breezes with the United Nations for a backdrop? Again, this year, all ages are invited to build and fly kites at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park in celebration of International Peace Day on September 23rd.
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08/12/2017 - 08:51
Updated 8 weeks ago
NYC Ferry Service is coming to Roosevelt Island by the end of this month, and officials have lined up events aimed at getting you ready to ride.
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07/25/2017 - 08:32
Updated 11 weeks ago
It's a day for which we've been counting down. Finally, on August 5th, the Cornell Tech community invites Roosevelt Islanders to its new campus for a get acquainted celebration.
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07/07/2017 - 08:20
Updated 14 weeks ago
FDR Four Freedoms Park's annual Manhattanhenge event is enhanced for 2017 when new features join the great sundown playing of Mitch Frohman Latin Jazz Quartet and tasty food. This year, it's more than just a spectacular community gathering along the river as the sun sets.
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07/03/2017 - 08:35
Updated 13 weeks ago
Moving on to the next MoM event after the third anniversary, leader Saski Düx thanked participants and invited all to the next walk on Thursday, July 20th.
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06/26/2017 - 08:41
In a program sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, Seniors sign up for fresh food at $8.00 per bag and pick it up at the CBN/RI Senior Center. The last three deliveries for the season are coming up. Don't miss out.
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06/23/2017 - 19:48
Updated 16 weeks ago
Be prepared to have your ideas about older artists changed. Earlier this year, the CBN/RI Senior Center obtained a SU-CASA grant from the City's Department of Cultural Affairs that enabled Michael Sherman to hold regular art classes at the Center. On June 28th, we get to appreciate the results.
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06/09/2017 - 10:32
Updated 18 weeks ago
On Saturday, June 17th, meet your neighbors for bagels and coffee and, after a day filled with activities, wrap it up with dancing to the music of Dave Brown and the Versatiles at a free concert in Good Shepherd Plaza.
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