Mothers Day Message from Iraq for Roosevelt Island Mom

Roosevelt Island resident Adrienne Grist was treated to a rare event seeing her daughter wish her a Happy Mother's Day via larger than life video screens in Times Square. It was an extra special occasion as Ms. Grist's daughter, Major Lisa Webb, 41, is serving in Iraq. For the full story link HERE to the NY Daily News story about the event.

NY Post: "Mothers [& Aunts] Superior"

Today's NY Post in publishing a short compendium of Mothers Day wishes included one for a favorite aunt from Roosevelt Island's own Esther Turay (age 10):

My Aunt Rules !

"Every time I get sick, my Aunt Elizabeth is always there. She loves me even when I mess up. She will lecture me and lecture me, but I know it's for my own good. No matter what happens, my aunt will always love me and have patience. She is like a mother to me.

- Esther Turay, 10, Roosevelt Island"