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You’re Invited To Music By Living African American Composers Performed By Roosevelt Island Concerts Friday, March 21 At Good Shepherd

According to Roosevelt Island Concerts : To our beloved Roosevelt Island Concerts supporters, We are delighted to invite you to our conc…

March 20, 2025 6:54 pmMarch 24, 2025 9:25 pm

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Celebrates Purim With Worship Service & Holiday Fun

Janet Falk reports on the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC) Purim celebration last Thursday evening. According to Ms. Falk: R…

March 19, 2025 6:51 pmMarch 24, 2025 9:20 pm

Researchers At Cornell Tech People Aware Computing Lab Recruiting Roosevelt Island Participants For The Calming Moments Study Using iPhone + Apple Watch For Personalized And Unobtrusive Anxiety Intervention

Yiran Zhao is a PHD Researcher at the Cornell Tech People Aware Computing Lab which: … develops mobile sensing systems for capturing, l…

March 18, 2025 7:46 pm

You’re Invited To Coler Hospital Open Doors Reality Poets Wheeling And Healing 2 Book Release Party Thursday March 20 At RIVAA Gallery – Also, Watch Video From Last Week’s Roosevelt Island Open Doors Nursing Home Lives Matter Vigil

Our Roosevelt Island neighbors at the Coler Rehab & Nursing Facility , the Open Doors Reality Poets are: … an artist collective of curr…

March 17, 2025 7:52 pm

Roosevelt Landings Main Street Facade Work, Update On Roadways Status And Discussion Of Upcoming Roosevelt Island Projects On Agenda For March 17 RIOC Real Estate Development Advisory Committee Meeting – Local Officials and Media Informed But No Prior Notice To The Public

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) Real Estate Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) will meet Monday March 17 . Among the items …

March 16, 2025 8:27 pm

Celebrate March 17 St Patrick’s Day All Weekend At Roosevelt Island’s Granny Annie’s, Nisi Kitchen And Panorama Room Rooftop Cocktail Bar – Enjoy The Food, Music & Drink

You can celebrate St Patrick’s Day all weekend long and enjoy the holiday drink, food and music while staying local on Roosevelt I…

March 15, 2025 8:40 pm

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Getting Ready To Move Into New 7000 Square Foot Office Space At Hudson Related’s Riverwalk Heights Luxury Rental Building

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) signage is now in place for their new 7 thousand square feet of RIOC office space on …

March 14, 2025 8:56 pm

Sponsored Post – Time To File Your Taxes, Says Roosevelt Island Based Accountable Financial Management Corporation President Seymour Williams – We’ll Get The Job Done

RIOC Invites You To Vote And Help Choose The Films Shown For The 2025 Roosevelt Island Summer Outdoor Movie Series At Southpoint Park – Fill Out The Quick Survey Now

Roosevelt Island’s Southpoint Park is a gorgeous spot to watch an outdoor summer movie. Here’s what it looked like last July for Willy Wonka…

March 13, 2025 8:09 pm

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Invite You To Celebrate Purim In The Shtetl Friday March 14, Megillah Reading, Delicious Shabbos Dinner & Come In Costume

The Chabad of Roosevelt Island invite you celebrate: Purim in the Shtetl Friday March 14 6:00 PM Megillah Reading followed by Dinner Candl…

March 12, 2025 8:47 pm

Sponsored Post – Meet The Roosevelt Island Advanced Dentistry Pediatric & Family Practice Services Team And Take A Tour Of The New Office And Exam Rooms – Healthy Smiles For The Little Ones, Care For The Whole Family

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Roosevelt Island Open Doors Reality Poets Of Coler Hospital Invite You To 5th Annual Nursing Home Lives Matter Virtual Vigil March 13 To Commemorate Live Lost During Covid Pandemic – Share Your Nursing Home Story Too

Our Roosevelt Island neighbors at the Coler Rehab & Nursing Facility , the Open Doors Reality Poets are: … an artist collective of c…

March 10, 2025 8:36 pmMarch 21, 2025 8:06 pm

A Pocket Healing Forest Grows In NYC At Roosevelt Island’s Southpoint Park Planted in Partnership With Local iDig2Learn And Global Sugi Project

Roosevelt Island resident and iDig2Learn founder Christina Delfico was featured in a March 7 Instagram Story by Public Opinion NYC about p…

March 9, 2025 8:22 pm

Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery Open Call For Artists To Participate In Upcoming Pride Month Exhibition Themed Pride & Prejudice – Express Your Interpretation Of Identity And Societal Perception With Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Digital And Mixed Media

Roosevelt Island will be celebrating Pride Month in June with RIVAA Gallery’ s annual LGBTQ+ artist exhibition. RIVAA Gallery is calling for…

March 6, 2025 5:00 pm

RIOC Board Of Directors Meeting Thursday March 6 – Approval Of Executive Recruiting Firm To Search For New President & General Counsel, Appointment Of Chief Operating Officer And Riverwalk Building 8 Lease Amendment To Reallocate Payments From Firefighters Field Lighting To Other Construction Projects On Agenda

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) Board of Directors Image Of December 19 RIOC Board Meeting via RIOC will meet Thursday March 6 …

March 5, 2025 8:16 pm

Resident Thanks Roosevelt Island Tram Staff And Public Safety Department For Assistance After Being Sideswiped And Falling To The RI Platform Station Ground Monday Morning By Rushing Commuter – Not Only Tourists Are A Danger Rushing To Get On The Tram

Roosevelt Island Historical Society ( RIHS ) President Judy Berdy shares this message she sent to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC…

March 5, 2025 5:22 pm

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance Junior Teen Theatre Presents The Musical Godspell Jr March 6-9 – Get Your Tickets Now

The Roosevelt Island Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MST&DA) Junior Teen Theatre program presents the musical Godspell Jr Thursday …

March 4, 2025 8:56 pm

Good News, Roosevelt Island Tram Enhanced Speed Trial Period A Success, Will Return to Wait Times Of 7.5 Minutes During Rush Hour And 15 Minute Off Peak Says RIOC – Locals Say Everything Is So Much Easier With The Normal Schedule

As reported February 10 : Some Welcome Good News About The Roosevelt Island Tram – RIOC Reports Tram Will Resume Normal 7.5 Minute Rush…

March 1, 2025 9:30 pm

You’re Invited To RIVAA Gallery’s Closing Reception Of The Lives That Made The Life We Live Black History Month Exhibition Saturday March 1 – An Evening Of Artwork, Artist Talks, Music, Live Painting And Community

According to the Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery (527 Main Street): Saturday, March 1, 2025, 6-9 PM at RIVAA Gallery …

February 28, 2025 8:24 pm

NYC Schools 3k & Pre K Admissions Application Deadline Friday February 28 – Roosevelt Island Parents Say 100 Children On 3K Waiting List, Asking For More Seats Located On Roosevelt Island

According to the NYC Public Schools website : In New York City, you can apply to 3-K in the calendar year that your child turns…

February 27, 2025 8:14 pm

Sponsored Post – The Roosevelt Island Café At Cornell Tech Is Open For Breakfast & Lunch With Daily Specials, Salad Bar, Coffee, Smoothies, Ice Cream, Wifi For Your Laptop & Much More – How Are We Doing? Send Your Feedback By Email Too

Were NYPD Officers Taking Mug Shot Of Rosie The Roosevelt Island Wild Turkey Strolling Through Good Shepherd Plaza?

NYPD officers were spotted taking pictures of Rosie the Roosevelt Island strolling in Good Shepherd Plaza earlier this week. Thanks to Kate…

February 26, 2025 7:51 pm

Sponsored Post – Register Your Children Now For Advantage Summer Camp Early Bird Price Offer At The Roosevelt Island Racquet Club – Your Kids Will Shine With Our Sports, Arts & Crafts, Fun And Enrichment Activities All Day Long

Roosevelt Island Red Bus Fleet, Upcoming Events And Impact Of Climate Change Among Agenda Items On February 26 RIOC Operations Advisory Committee Meeting – Public Invited To Attend

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC): PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Operations Advisory Committee of the RIOC…

February 24, 2025 7:46 pm

Take Me To Roosevelt Island – A Beautiful Song About Uniqueness Of Our East River Home – An Oasis In New York City And A Dream Spot To Live Says NYC Singer Songwriter Ian Miller

Reposting from a 2021 story . Ian Miller is a New York City based singer, songwriter and pianist. Earlier this year, he participated…

February 22, 2025 9:30 pm

Watch Highlights From RIVAA Gallery Black History Month Exhibition Opening Night Filled With Fabulous Music And Artists Talk Celebrating Unlauded Black Inventors – RIRA Presentation Celebrating Black History Month Tonight Too

RIVAA Gallery shares some highlights from their February 8 Roosevelt Island Black History Month exhibition opening reception honoring unlaud…

February 21, 2025 3:31 pm

Fantastic Views Of Present Day Roosevelt Island From High Flying Drone Over NYC East River Waterfront – Compare To 1972 View

Take a look at some fantastic aerial views high above Roosevelt Island from Lighthouse Park to the Roosevelt Island Bridge and the NYC East …

February 20, 2025 8:02 pm

Sponsored Post – Roosevelt Island 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Rivercross Building Coop Apartment For Sale By Owner, $700,000 – Open House This Weekend Saturday February 22 & Sunday February 23

Rosie The Roosevelt Island Wild Turkey Spotted Perched High Above Up On The Roof Of Rivercross Building – She Really Can Fly

Rosie the Roosevelt Island wild turkey was spotted perched on the Rivercross building rooftop and then flying down to the ground …

February 18, 2025 8:55 pm

Meet TRIBA, The Roosevelt Island Business Alliance – Working To Secure Roosevelt Island Ground Lease Extension, A Mobile App For Local Attractions And Fundraising For Local Organizations

The Roosevelt Island Business Alliance (TRIBA), was formed in 2023 to represent the local business community and make a positive impact for …

February 17, 2025 7:16 pm

“When Manhattan Was Dutch”, A Free Lecture Hosted By The Roosevelt Island Historical Society February 18 At The RI Library – A Great Way To Meet Your Neighbors And Find Out Stuff About NYC History

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) is hosting ” When Manhattan Was Dutch “, a free lecture given by Joyce Gold taking place 6:…

February 17, 2025 2:30 pm

Wow – A Couple Of Dolphins Spotted In East River Today Swimming Between Roosevelt Island And The Upper East Side

A couple of dolphins have been spotted in the East River the last couple of days and today were seen swimming past Roosevelt Island across f…

February 16, 2025 7:18 pm

No Roosevelt Island F Train Service To Manhattan This President’s Day Weekend – Resident Reports Being Told By MTA Staff That Protection Barricades To Be Installed At Roosevelt Island Subway Platform

According to the MTA, there will be no Roosevelt Island F train service to Manhattan this President’s Day weekend from 11:45 pm Friday…

February 14, 2025 9:30 pm

Don’t Worry About Rosie The Roosevelt Island Turkey, She’s Doing Fine Strolling Along Main Street This Winter And Flying Up To Her Nightly Nesting Tree

Some residents start getting nervous when they don’t see Rosie The Roosevelt Island Turkey out and about the neighborhood for a few days a…

February 13, 2025 8:25 pm

Today In History, In 1969 NYC Mayor Lindsay Announced Creation Of A Corporation To Develop “Welfare” Now Roosevelt Island – Watch 1966 Video Documentary About Welfare Island, 167 Acres Of Ruin And Shame.

According to the Roosevelt Island Twitterverse (X): Today in 1969 Mayor Lindsay announced that he would form a public corporatio…

February 12, 2025 8:39 pm

After Last Sunday’s Snow, Roosevelt Island Parents And Kids Told That Sledding Not Allowed On Cornell Tech Campus Hilltops – That’s Not Very Neighborly, What’s The Deal?

For the last several years, the Cornell Tech campus hilltops have become a favorite spot for Roosevelt Island kids and their families to go …

February 12, 2025 8:17 pm

MTA Approves Final Queens Bus Network Redesign Plan – Changes To Roosevelt Island Q102 Bus Service Include Shortened Route, More Direct Service To Long Island City Subway Connection And Removal Of Several Roosevelt Island Bus Stops

After almost 5 years of planning , community meetings and input, on January 29. 2025 the MTA approved a final version of the Queens Bus Netw…

February 11, 2025 8:06 pm

Some Welcome Good News About The Roosevelt Island Tram – RIOC Reports Tram Will Resume Normal 7.5 Minute Rush Hour and 15 Minute Off Peak Schedule For 2 Week Test Period Beginning February 15 – Hopefully Swinging Tram Problem Has Been Solved

As reported last October 2, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) reduced the Roosevelt Island Tram cabin speed and decreased the h…

February 10, 2025 10:40 am

Only North Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin Working February 10-14 While South Cabin Out Of Service For Repairs, Consider Other Modes Of Transportation Says RIOC – Residents Urged To Contact NY State Officials For Tram Priority Boarding Preference

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) announced last January 24 that only the North Roosevelt Island Tram cabin will be in service st…

February 9, 2025 8:21 pm

Roosevelt Island Church Of The Good Shepherd Offering Free Take Away Fully Prepared Meals Every Second And Fourth Sunday Of Month From Nneji Astoria Restaurant Starting Feb 9 – “Please Join Us For Open Table”

Roosevelt Island resident Verna Fitzpatrick reports: The Church of the Good Shepherd (543 Main Street) is offering free take away fully pre…

February 8, 2025 6:24 pm

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