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Roosevelt Island
NYC Cockroaches Wanted for Research Project
NEW YORK—Anyone who has lived in New York City has likely encountered at least one cockroach, and for good reason. According to Rockefeller University (RU), the American cockroach, or Periplaneta americana, is one of the most successful species—ever.
NYC Council Approves Cornell Tech Campus
The project is expected to create 48,000 new jobs, 1,000 spinoff companies, and have a $33 billion impact over the next 30 years, according to a press release from Council member Jessica Lappin.
Concerns Aired Over Roosevelt Island Tech Campus
A Cornell University applied science and engineering campus, slated for Roosevelt Island, is expected to reshape the form and character of the island.
40 Years in the Making, FDR Park Opens
At the southernmost tip of Roosevelt Island, in the East River, the Franklyn D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park Dedication Ceremony held Wednesday morning was packed with big names in politics.
The Other University Expansions in NYC
With all the focus on the new engineering campus slated for Roosevelt Island, other significant university expansion projects should not be overlooked.
