The Cornell Tech Construction & Community Task Force meets quarterly to keep the Roosevelt Island community informed and maintain an open dialogue with resident Task Force members of the community who are appointed by local elected officials – Congresswoman Maloney, State Senator Serrano, State Assembly Member Seawright, Manhattan Borough President Brewer, NYC Council Member Kallos and Community Board 8.
The Task Force is meeting tomorrow February 26 at the Bloomberg Academic Cen ter from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and the public is invited to attend as well. Among items on the Agenda are:
More info on Graduate Hotel and planned rooftop bar/ground floor restaurant at this prior post. During the November 12, 2019 Task Force meeting, the new Cornell Tech Dean Greg Morrisett , who started in August 2019, introduced himself to the community. Dean Morrisett is a Roosevelt Island resident, living on campus with his wife Tania. Dean Morrisett is fitting in well as a Roosevelt Islander, using the Red Bus, eating at Nisi and marveling at his East River view. Also, his wife Tania, who he describes as the “fun person” in the family, is getting involved in the community as a Board Member of the Roosevelt Island Historical Society. Dean Morrissett says of Roosevelt Island:
… from a community standpoint, this place is pretty unique because of the care and concern from across this Island…. Roosevelt Island is a much better fit for me than downtown Manhattan.
Here’s video of Dean Morrisett introduction the Task Force.
Welcome to Roosevelt Island Cornell Tech Dean Greg Morrisett.