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New York Post
3 months ago
NYC real estate

One of the first families to live on Roosevelt Island sells 47-year home for a record price

Roosevelt Island has just seen its most expensive residential sale in history, with a unit selling for $2.09 million.
The Enock family, who were pioneers on Roosevelt Island, have sold their longtime home after nearly five decades of ownership. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Wednesday, January 3, 2023

New York State has unveiled a new, streamlined application for people seeking assistance with crime-related expenses. The application has been shortened from nine pages to five and the number of questions has been reduced from 14 to seven.
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake shook Roosevelt Island and parts of Queens in New York City. Earlier in the day, there were reports of underground explosions and power outages in the area. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

A Minor Earthquake Hit New York City. How Often Does That Happen?

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Astoria, Queens, causing buildings to shake and windows to rattle in Roosevelt Island.
No injuries or damages were reported and the earthquake was relatively close to the earth's surface. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Books

NYC couple checks out 5 pro-Palestinian children's books indefinitely to prevent 'indoctrination

A couple in Roosevelt Island has checked out pro-Palestinian children's books from their local library to prevent what they believe is anti-Israel propaganda.
The books were displayed during 'Read Palestine Week' alongside books about Native Americans, which the couple sees as an attempt to connect the two identities. [ more ]
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