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RIOC April 2025 Newsletter, Cherry Blossom Travel Advisory, Meet New Transportaton Chief, Upcoming Events, Teen Basketball & More

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The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) April 2025 newsletter is out. According to RIOC:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

The April 2025 RIOC Newsletter is here!

Hear from the RIOC Interim Leadership Team, read about our island’s preparations for Cherry Blossom season, meet the Roosevelt Island Tech Hoppers, and get all the latest updates from around the island! 

Hard copies can be picked up starting later today at the Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center (546 Main Street), the Public Safety Department (546 Main Street), and the Roosevelt Island Public Library (504 Main Street). You can also view it anytime by visiting the RIOC website…

We hope you enjoy it!

-RIOC Communications

Here’s the RIOC April 2025 Newsletter.

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