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    He didn’t pay attention to any of the traffic lights or stop signs. Bikers are supposed to obey the rules…

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    I am so impressed and grateful for local resident who started this meaningful battle and “opened our eyes” about the…

  3. Ivana Horvat on Roosevelt Island Residents Seek Support Of NYC Mayor Mamdani To Stop The Steam Plant DemolitionApril 21, 2026 11:42 am

    I am so impressed and grateful for local resident who started this meaningful battle and “opened our eyes” about the…

  4. Dee on Any Roosevelt Island Residents Interested In East River Kayaking With Nearby LIC Community Boathouse?April 20, 2026 4:43 pm

    What would be neat is for a small marina operation to be established on the Island, at least for tie…

  5. Dee on Any Roosevelt Island Residents Interested In East River Kayaking With Nearby LIC Community Boathouse?April 20, 2026 4:39 pm

    Sounds like fun, but just keep in mind that East River kayaking is not for novices. You are exposed to…

  6. Dee on CBS & ABC New York TV Stations Report On Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Petal ProtectorsApril 20, 2026 4:34 pm

    That is so sad that we need 'Petal Protector' volunteers (God bless them!) to protect our flowering cherry (and other)…

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    Another 20+ fire dept. vehicles came across the bridge from Queens at 8:15 p.m. tonight. Some went to the Octagon;…

  8. David Stone on Over One Hundred Roosevelt Island Residents Come Out In Force Seeking Answers At Boisterous April 15 Steam Plant Demolition Town Hall MeetingApril 18, 2026 3:23 am

    So, where was Julie Menin? Wasn't she elected to represent constituents' concerns? Too busy raising her profile while seeking to…

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    For RIOC and the MTA it’s $$$$ earned during this busy season. Like most issues that go nowhere it’s either…

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  15. Christina D. on Roosevelt Island Farmers Market Returns To Good Shepherd Plaza Saturday April 4 Featuring A Wide Variety Of Healthy And Tasty Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Much MoreApril 1, 2026 9:03 pm

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  18. Susan on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamMarch 27, 2026 11:02 pm

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