Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Closed Today Until Further Notice To Clean Up Debris and Damaged Trees Left Over From Hurricane Irene

Image From Michael Giraud Hurricane Irene knocked down and damaged several trees at Roosevelt Island’s Lighthouse Park.

Image of Lighthouse Park Downed and Leaning Trees From Jason Eng Received this advisory from Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) yesterday:

Please be advised that beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31st, there will be a large clean-up crew and heavy machinery inside Lighthouse Park removing debris and damaged trees from the recent Hurricane. Lighthouse Park will remain closed until further notice.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

Image of downed Lighhouse Park Tree and another one leaning from John Dougherty

Image Of Downed Lighthouse Park Tree From Olya Turcihin

Image Of Downed Lighthouse Park Tree From Jason Eng

Image From Michael Giraud Lighthouse Park was almost completely under water from Hurricane Irene early Sunday morning.