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You’re Invited To Roosevelt Island Senior Day Open House Sunday 2 PM October 13 With Guest Speakers And Entertainment – Life Is Short, Live It To the Fullest

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  1. Frank Farance on Safety, Air Quality & Transparency Among Community Concerns For Planned Steam Plant Demolition, RIOC Can Do More To Protect Roosevelt Island Residents Says RIRA PresidentJuly 23, 2026 11:54 pm

    Surprised discovering these major hazards to the community. Surprised discovering RIOC has control over this site - who should assert…

  2. Rachel Dowling on 21 FDNY Units, 79 Firefighters/EMS Personnel Respond To Fire In Roosevelt Island Hi-Rise Building AVAC Garbage Chute This EveningJuly 13, 2026 7:49 am

    Reading that there were heavy smoke conditions in the building. Was the building evacuated then? Does the FDNY perform air…

  3. clee on Roosevelt Island Smallpox Hospital Ruins Recognized By World Monuments Fund As One Of 10 Irreplaceable American Historical SitesJuly 9, 2026 9:24 pm

    They’re private non profit organizations with no legal power though

  4. John Chano on Long Time Roosevelt Island Residents Open New Community Thrift Shop On Main StreetJuly 9, 2026 5:56 pm

    I'm so proud of you!! - Curly Branch :)

  5. Constance A Nathanson on Steam Plant Status Update And Upcoming Library Programs/Activities Discussed At July 6 Community Board 8 Roosevelt Island Committee MeetingJuly 8, 2026 12:47 pm

    Major concern of mine is absence of any medical care facility on RI. Given our relative isolation, in an emergency…

  6. Constance A Nathanson on Steam Plant Status Update And Upcoming Library Programs/Activities Discussed At July 6 Community Board 8 Roosevelt Island Committee MeetingJuly 8, 2026 12:45 pm

    Major concern of mine is absence of any medical care facility on RI. Given our relative isolation, in an emergency…

  7. Matthew on RIOC Says Roosevelt Island AVAC Garbage Removal System Out Of Service Again Due To Prohibited Items Placed In ChutesJuly 6, 2026 9:23 pm

    "When in doubt, leave it out" sounds snazzy. But then "If not there, then where?". The island doesn't have a…

  8. Dave Miller on Roosevelt Island Will Have A Great View Of Sail 4th 250 July 3 East River Parade Of Tall Ships But No View Of Macy’s July 4 Fireworks CelebrationJuly 3, 2026 12:14 pm

    West Channel.

  9. Essie O on RIOC Seeking Your Thoughts On Improving Roosevelt Island West Side Waterfront Infrastructure At Eleanor’s Pier, Boat Prow, West Pier And Tram WaterfrontJuly 3, 2026 7:23 am

    As a RI Pioneer and community activist, I am delighted that RIOC is actively seeking input about the island's future.…

  10. Penny Gold on Roosevelt Island Will Have A Great View Of Sail 4th 250 July 3 East River Parade Of Tall Ships But No View Of Macy’s July 4 Fireworks CelebrationJuly 1, 2026 11:31 pm

    Do we know whether they will pass through the East Channel (AKA Queens side) or the West Channel (AKA Manhattan…

  11. Matthew Katz on High School Students Propose Roosevelt Island ReefTide East River Turbine Electric Energy Project For MIT And FAB Foundation Regenerative Futures Innovation ChallengeJune 29, 2026 1:30 pm

    Verdant Power spent 15 years investigating the RITE power project and then abandoned it. They spent considerable time and money…

  12. Mr. ULURP on Inaugural Roosevelt Island Community Advisory Group Steam Plant Demolition Meeting Reveals Work Stopped Over Asbestos Concerns By NYC Dep’t Of Environmental ProtectionJune 24, 2026 9:45 pm

    The quality of the You Tube video is lacking. Can you please identify the participants and who they represent. Thanks

  13. Joyce Keating on RIOC Seeking Community Ideas For Future Use Of The Original Roosevelt Island Tram Cabins Currently Neglected And Stored Beneath Motorgate HelixJune 18, 2026 2:23 pm

    An easy, simple use for the tram car, for those of us coming and going, locals and tourists alike, would…

  14. Rosemary M Kleinberg on FIFA World Cup Watch Parties, Pride Month Celebrations & Journey Through Jazz Listening Session Among June Adult Programs At Roosevelt Island NY Public LibraryJune 16, 2026 11:28 pm

    I live in Westview next to the playground of the school. Every year they have events in the school yard…

  15. Joshua on Mom Rode The Roosevelt Island Tram To Hospital While In Labor And Baby Grows Up To Become Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin AttendantJune 6, 2026 3:35 pm

    Awesome story! Working with the Tram was clearly in his destiny!

  16. Jane Roberts on You’re Invited To Flower Planting, Free Electronics Recycling, Yoga, Bike Repair, Community Info, Food, Music, Games & More At June 6 Roosevelt Island DayJune 5, 2026 11:33 pm

    Happy to visit

  17. Barbara Parker on Roosevelt Island Celebrates Pride Month With Annual Flag Raising Ceremony Last Monday And RIVAA Gallery Poetry Workshop And Fashion Show Friday June 5June 5, 2026 9:33 am

    I will always support you! I’m proud to know you all And in a community that supports you as well.…

  18. Stamos Metzidakis on Sign Up Now For Coach Scot’s Roosevelt Island Weekday Summer Sports Program At Capobianco FieldJune 2, 2026 12:48 pm

    If I'm here and Can do something, like play catch, hit some grounders, etc. I'll be glad to do so.…

  19. Ella Burson on RIOC Seeking Community Ideas For Future Use Of The Original Roosevelt Island Tram Cabins Currently Neglected And Stored Beneath Motorgate HelixMay 30, 2026 7:06 am

    natural greenhouses!!! that are secured and safe, a great way for more growth on the island!

  20. AJ on RIOC Seeking Community Ideas For Future Use Of The Original Roosevelt Island Tram Cabins Currently Neglected And Stored Beneath Motorgate HelixMay 29, 2026 2:06 pm

    They’re such an incredible part of this island’s history; it should become an extension of the gift shop. How unique…

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