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Come Enjoy A Sunday Afternoon Concert Presented By Roosevelt Island Chamber Music Society At RIVAA Gallery

Come Enjoy A Sunday Afternoon Concert Presented By Roosevelt Island Chamber Music Society At RIVAA Gallery

FDR Four Freedoms State Park Celebrates Louis Kahn’s Feb 20 Birthday Showing Scene From Billions TV Show Featuring The Kahn Designed Memorial

FDR Four Freedoms State Park Celebrates Louis Kahn’s Feb 20 Birthday Showing Scene From Billions TV Show Featuring The Kahn Designed Memorial

Enroll Your Child Now For 2026 Roosevelt Island Advantage Junior Tennis Program
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Enroll Your Child Now For 2026 Roosevelt Island Advantage Junior Tennis Program

Roosevelt Island Advantage Tennis Club Sponsored by Roosevelt Island Advantage Tennis Club
You’re Invited To “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Presented By Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

You’re Invited To “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Presented By Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Mayor Mamdani Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Coming NYC Blizzard, Roads Closed, No School Tomorrow

Mayor Mamdani Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Coming NYC Blizzard, Roads Closed, No School Tomorrow

Blizzard Coming To NYC Tomorrow With 12 To 20 Inches Of Snow Expected

Blizzard Coming To NYC Tomorrow With 12 To 20 Inches Of Snow Expected

Celebrate Black History Month With Hands On Workshops, Film Screenings, Readings, Music & Art At Roosevelt Island Rivaa Gallery

Celebrate Black History Month With Hands On Workshops, Film Screenings, Readings, Music & Art At Roosevelt Island Rivaa Gallery

RIOC Launches New Redesigned Website To Make It Easier For Roosevelt Island Community To Find Info It Needs Says RIOC President

RIOC Launches New Redesigned Website To Make It Easier For Roosevelt Island Community To Find Info It Needs Says RIOC President

Roosevelt Island Sportspark Open House Today Showcasing Affordable Year Round Recreational Activities For Adults And Kids

Roosevelt Island Sportspark Open House Today Showcasing Affordable Year Round Recreational Activities For Adults And Kids

16 Year Old Boy Climbing Queensboro Bridge To Film Tik Tok Video Falls Down 50 Foot Shaft Rescued By FDNY & NYPD Last Night

16 Year Old Boy Climbing Queensboro Bridge To Film Tik Tok Video Falls Down 50 Foot Shaft Rescued By FDNY & NYPD Last Night


LATEST COMMENTS

  1. Richard Parker on Newly Appointed RIOC President BJ Jones Removes Reserved RIOC Main Street Parking Spots And Returns Them To The PublicMarch 1, 2026 8:03 am

    Excellent decision by Mr. Jones. The sort of leader we need!!

  2. Rocco on FDR Four Freedoms State Park Celebrates Louis Kahn’s Feb 20 Birthday Showing Scene From Billions TV Show Featuring The Kahn Designed MemorialFebruary 26, 2026 10:38 am

    Don't forget "Mr Robot" also did some filming at FDR Four Freedoms State Park as well as at the hospital.

  3. Maria Elvira Pousa on RIOC Launches New Redesigned Website To Make It Easier For Roosevelt Island Community To Find Info It Needs Says RIOC PresidentFebruary 26, 2026 9:45 am

    Now I can no longer find the pool schedule

  4. Rocco on Mayor Mamdani Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Coming NYC Blizzard, Roads Closed, No School TomorrowFebruary 24, 2026 9:38 am

    Love the fact that private entities must clear sidewalks within a pre-defined period or receive a fine, but government entities…

  5. Rocco on RIOC Launches New Redesigned Website To Make It Easier For Roosevelt Island Community To Find Info It Needs Says RIOC PresidentFebruary 24, 2026 9:34 am

    Lost opportunity to add live status for Tram, Bus and general services status on the island to the site, let…

  6. Rocco on Update On Roosevelt Island Post Office Closures During Normal Working Hours Due To Staffing ShortageFebruary 23, 2026 3:25 pm

    Was in line on Friday for around 30mins to send two items. Only 4 people in front of me. Why…

  7. Pablo on Minus 15 Degrees Wind Chill Today Did Not Stop Some Roosevelt Island Residents Doing Their Normal Saturday ErrandsFebruary 23, 2026 9:45 am

    Sidewalk in front of Roosevelt Island RP/IS 217 was a mess for a long time during the last snow event.…

  8. Rosemary M Kleinberg on Minus 15 Degrees Wind Chill Today Did Not Stop Some Roosevelt Island Residents Doing Their Normal Saturday ErrandsFebruary 21, 2026 9:36 pm

    I live on the Island and have repeatedly complained about the Street in front of IS 217. Today 2-21-26 I…

  9. Stephen on RIOC Launches New Redesigned Website To Make It Easier For Roosevelt Island Community To Find Info It Needs Says RIOC PresidentFebruary 20, 2026 8:38 am

    Great, it looks nice. How about adding usefulness like an actual schedule for the tram and the red bus? Like…

  10. Penny Gold on Roosevelt Island Steam Plant Demolition Update, AVAC Repairs, West Promenade Enhancements & Snow Operations On Feb 12 RIOC Operations Committee Meeting AgendaFebruary 18, 2026 2:38 pm

    Do we have an update on what was said during the Feb. 12 meeting?

  11. jack moore on 2 Cars High Speed Drag Racing On Roosevelt Island Monday AfternoonFebruary 17, 2026 9:21 pm

    kmjhh

  12. Edyaline on 2 Cars High Speed Drag Racing On Roosevelt Island Monday AfternoonFebruary 16, 2026 10:52 pm

    The PSD officer who broke the window managed to grab the driver stop the vehicle and handcuffed both the guys…

  13. Michelle on 2 Cars High Speed Drag Racing On Roosevelt Island Monday AfternoonFebruary 14, 2026 8:12 am

    Exactly. Great job PSD. Where’s the lady defending the criminals and saying g PSD was too aggressive now? Or the…

  14. Barbara Parker on 2 Cars High Speed Drag Racing On Roosevelt Island Monday AfternoonFebruary 14, 2026 6:49 am

    Definitely a great job by PSD. They responded immediately. If they didn’t stop that car people could have seriously been…

  15. Jane k on 2 Cars High Speed Drag Racing On Roosevelt Island Monday AfternoonFebruary 13, 2026 10:01 pm

    We should express gratitude to Public Safety, Their decisive action may well have saved lives.

  16. Emma Victor on Roosevelt Island Car Chase This Afternoon, PSD Officer Stops Red Bus To Block Recklessly Driven Vehicle And Detain OccupantsFebruary 11, 2026 4:43 pm

    How would you know that Public Safety was "unnecessarily aggressive" Cant wait to see your VIDEO TAPE at the Oscars

  17. Emma Victor on Roosevelt Island Car Chase This Afternoon, PSD Officer Stops Red Bus To Block Recklessly Driven Vehicle And Detain OccupantsFebruary 11, 2026 4:37 pm

    We should be thankful that we have Public Safety. They prevented a reckless driver from barreling down Main Street when…

  18. Michelle on Roosevelt Island Car Chase This Afternoon, PSD Officer Stops Red Bus To Block Recklessly Driven Vehicle And Detain OccupantsFebruary 10, 2026 8:32 pm

    Might be one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever read

  19. Mike on Roosevelt Island Car Chase This Afternoon, PSD Officer Stops Red Bus To Block Recklessly Driven Vehicle And Detain OccupantsFebruary 10, 2026 7:46 pm

    Exactly. Well said

  20. John on Roosevelt Island Car Chase This Afternoon, PSD Officer Stops Red Bus To Block Recklessly Driven Vehicle And Detain OccupantsFebruary 10, 2026 7:22 pm

    Oh my. One was doctor and another was a lawyer. PSD officer should have beeen knocking gently on the door…

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