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Roosevelt Island to Unveil New Memorial Honoring FDR Ahead of the ADA’s 31st Anniversary

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) announced plans to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the unveiling of the FDR Hope Memorial, an immersive work of art commemorating former U.S. president and disability advocate, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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  • Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) announced plans to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the unveiling of the FDR Hope Memorial, an immersive work of art commemorating former U.S. president and disability advocate, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright said, "I commend the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association and the late former President Jim Bates for the successful push to bring the FDR Hope Memorial to Roosevelt Island.
  • Roosevelt Island is honoring these ideals and living up to them and I am proud to be its representative.
  • RIOC manages the two-mile-long island's roads, parks, buildings, a sports facility, and public transportation, including the iconic Roosevelt Island Tramway.

Roosevelt & Cross Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Roosevelt & Cross Incorporated , a registered broker-dealer that specializes in tax-exempt and taxable municipal debt, commemorates its 75th anniversary.

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  • Roosevelt & Cross Incorporated , a registered broker-dealer that specializes in tax-exempt and taxable municipal debt, commemorates its 75th anniversary.
  • Roosevelt & Cross was established in its present form in 1946 by Archibald Roosevelt (son of President Theodore Roosevelt) and Edwin J.
  • The 75th anniversary of Roosevelt & Cross represents an important milestone for our firm, said Roosevelt & Cross Chairman and CEO Greg Finn.
  • Roosevelt & Cross is committed to supporting the local municipal market, whether an issuance is large or small.

Long Island University Presents Roosevelt School Lecture Series "The Three Roosevelts: Learning From Failures And Controversies"

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt School at Long Island University announced today "The Three Roosevelts: Learning from Failures and Controversies," a three-part Hutton House Lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt School at Long Island University announced today "The Three Roosevelts: Learning from Failures and Controversies," a three-part Hutton House Lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • The lectures will be presented by LIU Professor Tweed Roosevelt, the great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and chair of the Roosevelt School.
  • "Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt set the standard for dynamic and thoughtful leadership that continues to be relevant in American society today," said Professor Tweed Roosevelt.
  • An informal personal conversation and discussion with Professor Tweed Roosevelt related to the topic of Theodore Roosevelt.

Long Island University Announces Winners of Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roosevelt School at Long Island University (LIU), in partnership with the Theodore Roosevelt Association, announced today the winners of the annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.

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  • b'BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roosevelt School at Long Island University (LIU), in partnership with the Theodore Roosevelt Association, announced today the winners of the annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.
  • "\n"All of the participants in the Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest should be proud that they challenged themselves to present their insight and creativity on a national stage,"said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • "\nThe panel of four judges for the Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest included:\nTweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt,Professor at Long Island University, and Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute.\nHoward Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.\nAlice L. George, Vice President of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.\nRobert Friedman, judge of the Theodore Roosevelt Association\'s NYC Public Speaking Contest since 1992.\nThe Theodore Roosevelt Association, headquartered in Oyster Bay, New York, is a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization chartered by an act of Congress in 1920 to perpetuate the memory and ideals of America\'s 26th President.
  • The Association also supports the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Fund for research grants at the American Museum of Natural History, and sponsors various programs that develop tomorrow\'s leaders.\nThe Theodore Roosevelt Institute, part of the Roosevelt School at Long Island University, serves as a home for research, public seminars, workshops, educational programs, and conferences about Roosevelt, his times, and contemporaries.

Long Island University Announces The Roosevelt School

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

"Long Island Universityis proud to further build upon the exceptional heritage of the Roosevelts," said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.

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  • "Long Island Universityis proud to further build upon the exceptional heritage of the Roosevelts," said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • Theodore Roosevelt's great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and professor at Long Island University, will serve as chairman of The Roosevelt School.
  • "On behalf of the entire Roosevelt family, we are proud that Long Island University will honor the legacy of our family through the formation of The Roosevelt School," stated Tweed Roosevelt.
  • The Roosevelt School hosts the Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis at Long Island University, which provides the Roosevelt School with independent polling,
    empirical research and analysis on a wide range of public issues.

Long Island University Announces Annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest

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Monday, January 11, 2021

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt Institute atLong Island University announced today the launch of its annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt Institute atLong Island University announced today the launch of its annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.
  • The winner will also receive a $25,000 scholarship to Long Island University, and the nine other finalists will receive a $10,000 scholarship to Long Island University.
  • "The Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest is designed to challenge students to develop their critical thinking and research skills on a national stage," saidLong Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Institute serves as a home for research, public seminars, workshops, educational programs, and conferences about Roosevelt, his times, and contemporaries.

Sherry Hwang Named as a 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Award Winner

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyramid Systems, an award-winning technology leader driving digital IT modernization across federal agencies, is proud to announce that President and Co-Founder Sherry Hwang has been named a 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Award Winner in the Partner category.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyramid Systems, an award-winning technology leader driving digital IT modernization across federal agencies, is proud to announce that President and Co-Founder Sherry Hwang has been named a 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Award Winner in the Partner category.
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards, also known as "The Teddies," honor distinguished federal officials and industry leaders for outstanding achievement in delivering on the government's promise to serve the American people, an initiative of Government Executive Media Group.
  • In 2020, Hwang and her team launched a massive project to modernize the Federal Housing Administration's complex loan endorsement systems.
  • "It is such an honor to be recognized by Government Executive as a 2020 Teddy winner," Hwang said.

Impact Group Strengthens National Presence With Arena Partnership

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

In addition to coverage of Walmart, this partnership will give Impact Group a larger presence in the Health and Beauty care categories.

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  • In addition to coverage of Walmart, this partnership will give Impact Group a larger presence in the Health and Beauty care categories.
  • "Impact Group has driven leadership across the U.S. marketplace in all classes of trade, and the newly formed partnership with Arena extends that leadership with the largest retailer in the United States," said Marie Hanson, Chief Client Officer of Impact Group.
  • "Over four years ago, Arena was formed, inspired by Theodore Roosevelt's famous speech, Man in the Arena," said Dan Arnsperger, CEO and Founder of Arena.
  • "We Dare Greatly again as we partner with Impact Group to provide a true national solution for our clients," said Arnsperger.

Brothers Resting Forever Together

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

In nearly 250 instances, two brothers are buried side by side; in one instance, three brothers rest together.

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  • In nearly 250 instances, two brothers are buried side by side; in one instance, three brothers rest together.
  • "As the father of three boys, I found the sight of the brothers resting forever together to be especially poignant."
  • Artistically designed by Takigawa Design, Brothers in Arms features over 700 original photographs and historic artifacts, collected from the families who lost these brothers.
  • Some stories are reasonably well known, like the Niland brothers, inspiration for the movie Saving Private Ryan, or the Roosevelt brothers, sons of President Teddy Roosevelt.

Long Island University Announces Theodore Roosevelt Virtual Lecture Series

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University announced today "Tales of Theodore Roosevelt," a four-part virtual lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt presented by his great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and Long Island University Professor.The lectures will be held May 19th, June 16th, September 15th and October 20th at Noon EST through Zoom and are free and open to the public.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University announced today "Tales of Theodore Roosevelt," a four-part virtual lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt presented by his great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and Long Island University Professor.The lectures will be held May 19th, June 16th, September 15th and October 20th at Noon EST through Zoom and are free and open to the public.
  • "President Theodore Roosevelt continues to fascinate Americans a century after his death for his charismatic personality, forward-thinking policies and dynamic leadership," stated Tweed Roosevelt, Long Island University Professor and Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute.
  • The virtual lecture series will continue with the following:
    Hosted by Tweed Roosevelt, the lecture explores the story of how Theodore Roosevelt used naval power to make the U.S. a world power, and will include a discussion about the current situation surrounding the aircraft carrier named after him, the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN17).
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Institute serves as a home for research, public seminars, workshops, educational programs, and conferences about Roosevelt, his times, and contemporaries.