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Roosevelt Island Residents Concerned Large Number Of Visitors Not Social Distancing Or Wearing Face Coverings While Riding Tram And Enjoying Playgrounds – RIOC Says They Are Monitoring Parks, Tram And Facilities To Make Sure Covid Safety Protocols Being Followed, Adding Manhattan Red Bus Shuttle This Weekend Too

April 2, 2021 5:33 pmApril 4, 2025 7:28 pm

Last Tuesday, March 30, was a beautiful spring day bringing many visitors and large groups to Roosevelt Island. On Wednesday, March 31, …

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Roosevelt Island Transportation This Weekend – Subway, Tram, Ferry & Citibike – Keep Your Social Distance And Wear Face Covering – MTA Has New Real Time Subway Data Map Too

October 30, 2020 12:33 pmApril 4, 2025 7:28 pm

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Roosevelt Island Labor Day Weekend Guidance From RIOC – Wear Face Coverings, Maintain Social Distancing, Transportation Options, Playgrounds, Fields, Basketball, Soccer & Cooking Grills Open, Avoid Congregating In Large Groups, PSD Will Be Patrolling Island

September 4, 2020 5:35 pmApril 4, 2025 7:25 pm

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RIOC Responds To Overcrowding And Lack Of Social Distancing On Roosevelt Island Tram This Past Weekend – RIOC Acting President Shelton Haynes Apologizes Today And Says PSD Officers Will Be At Each Station Queuing Riders And Ensuring Safety Measures

August 17, 2020 5:23 pmApril 4, 2025 7:27 pm

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What Happened To Social Distancing On Roosevelt Island Tram? Way Too Crowded Cabin Today, Irresponsible And Dangerous Say Residents – Give Priority Tram Access To Residents And Workers Suggested

August 15, 2020 7:56 pmApril 4, 2025 7:26 pm

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RIOC Roosevelt Island Community Update – RIOC Apologizes For Confusion Over Capobianco And Pony Fields Status, Octagon Tennis Courts Open June 20, Southpoint Park Shoreline Project Moving Forward, New Home For Cat Sanctuary & More

June 11, 2020 7:48 pmApril 4, 2025 7:24 pm

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Do You Have Questions About Roosevelt Island Coronavirus Reopening, Submit Your Written Questions To RIOC Board Operations Committee Prior To June 2 Meeting – They May Or May Not Be Addressed Adds RIOC

June 1, 2020 3:28 pmApril 4, 2025 7:23 pm

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RIOC Roosevelt Island Community Update – Enjoy Outdoor Public Space During Memorial Day Weekend But Observe Social Distancing, Wear Mask When You Can’t, Public BBQ Grill Will Be Removed, 13 Passenger Tram Limit, Mask & Hand Sanitizer Giveaway May 26, Saturday Farmers Market Open & More

May 21, 2020 8:32 pmApril 4, 2025 7:23 pm

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NYC Mayor Bill deBlasio Doubling Open Streets For Pedestrians To Get Exercise While Practicing Social Distancing, RIOC Keeping Roosevelt Island McManus & Firefighters Field Closed And Surrounded By Yellow Tape, Says They Are Working On A Safety Plan

May 13, 2020 4:32 pmApril 9, 2025 6:37 pm

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RIOC Roosevelt Island Community Report – Farmers Market Opens This Saturday With Seniors/Disabled Special Hours, Contact PSD If You See Groups Not Social Distancing & Ask Susan About Face Coverings, PSD Bike Safety Enforcing, Coler Hospital

May 12, 2020 4:10 pmApril 4, 2025 7:25 pm

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Any Roosevelt Island Residents Interested In East River Kayaking With Nearby LIC Community Boathouse?

Any Roosevelt Island Residents Interested In East River Kayaking With Nearby LIC Community Boathouse?

Roosevelt Island Farmers Market Returns To Good Shepherd Plaza Saturday April 4 Featuring A Wide Variety Of Healthy And Tasty Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Much More

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Roosevelt Island Farmers Market Returns To Good Shepherd Plaza Saturday April 4 Featuring A Wide Variety Of Healthy And Tasty Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Much More

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Roosevelt Island Steam Plant Demolition Community Town Hall Planned For April 15 With NYC HPD, NYC Dep’t Of Buildings & RIOC

Roosevelt Island Steam Plant Demolition Community Town Hall Planned For April 15 With NYC HPD, NYC Dep’t Of Buildings & RIOC

Enroll Your Child Now For 2026 Spring Roosevelt Island Advantage Junior Tennis Program And Summer Day Camp Too

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Happy Birthday To 112 Years Young Roosevelt Island Coler Nursing Home Memory Care Resident Carmen Augustin

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Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Season Approaching, Help Protect Our Cherry Trees By Volunteering As A Cherry Blossom Petal Protector

Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Season Approaching, Help Protect Our Cherry Trees By Volunteering As A Cherry Blossom Petal Protector

“How Dare Saturday Night Live Make Fun Of Trams, We’re Proud Of The Roosevelt Island Tram” Says Congressional Candidate Alex Bores

“How Dare Saturday Night Live Make Fun Of Trams, We’re Proud Of The Roosevelt Island Tram” Says Congressional Candidate Alex Bores

National Endowment For The Arts Awards $15,000 Grant To Roosevelt Island Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

National Endowment For The Arts Awards $15,000 Grant To Roosevelt Island Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

The Citizens Project Mobile Roosevelt Island App Launches Real-Time Red Bus Tracking in Major Update Available To Download Now

The Citizens Project Mobile Roosevelt Island App Launches Real-Time Red Bus Tracking in Major Update Available To Download Now

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Rocco on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamApril 2, 2026 12:26 pm
East and West Main Streets under Queensboro Bridge are my fave potholes. It's archaeology powered by vehicles. Z bricks and…
Rosemary M Kleinberg on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamApril 2, 2026 12:08 am
Well here it is April 1, 2026 and the pot hole is still on the ramp coming down to the…
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
Haki Compost Collective continues year round at Motorgate Plaza each Saturday 9 am to 2 pm collecting resident’s food scraps…
Rocco on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamMarch 30, 2026 11:59 am
Susan, I tested the link again, I get the sign up link from my phone, but nothing from my desktop…
Rocco on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamMarch 28, 2026 7:21 am
Susan, There is indeed a link to sign up. Easy to miss though as it’s in small text. It’s right…
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
I would like to start submitting maintenance requests but the Brightly link given doesn’t allow new user signups. So what’s…
Matthew Katz on Long Time Roosevelt Island Resident & Scoutmaster Geoffrey David Kerr Passed Away Last Week At 89 Years Of AgeMarch 23, 2026 1:13 pm
Your dad was a friend and the provider of Christmas trees and wreaths through the Scouts for many years. When…
Francine on Long Time Roosevelt Island Resident & Scoutmaster Geoffrey David Kerr Passed Away Last Week At 89 Years Of AgeMarch 23, 2026 12:21 pm
Mr. Kerr was a true gem. When the cat rescue organization Island Cats needed a place to temporarily hold stray…
Penelope Cannon on Long Time Roosevelt Island Resident & Scoutmaster Geoffrey David Kerr Passed Away Last Week At 89 Years Of AgeMarch 22, 2026 10:07 pm
Jeff was a lovely friend, neighbor and supporter of RI.
Rosemary M Kleinberg on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamMarch 21, 2026 12:34 am
What about the ramp their's a big pothole their they missed. How about the uneven roadway by IS 217 I…
Rocco on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamMarch 20, 2026 11:15 pm
It's a 3.6 mile loop, what is there to report ??? RIOC, you can walk it and note the issues…
Regina on Join The Roosevelt Island Pothole Patrol And Report Roadway Potholes For A Fast Fix By The RIOC Maintenance TeamMarch 20, 2026 9:29 pm
Thank you RIOC.
Susan H on Sewing Machine And Printer/Copier Clogging Trash Chute The Cause Of Latest Roosevelt Island AVAC Underground Garbage Removal System OutageMarch 19, 2026 10:34 pm
Rivercross maintains its own recycling containers for electronics, clothing and shredding. I’m sure our Management office would be happy to…
Tibor on Sewing Machine And Printer/Copier Clogging Trash Chute The Cause Of Latest Roosevelt Island AVAC Underground Garbage Removal System OutageMarch 19, 2026 8:52 pm
Yet another reason we need better waste handling and collection/drop off infrastructure for electronics! Doesn’t completely prevent human stupidity, but…
Joyce Short on You’re Invited To Discuss Roosevelt Island Public Safety Issues With RIOC PSD Leadership At March 19 Community Engagement MeetingMarch 19, 2026 6:54 am
We are a “working community.” Most working folks can’t possibly make a meeting at 4 pm on a weekday. PSD’s…
Wendy on Mom Rode The Roosevelt Island Tram To Hospital While In Labor And Baby Grows Up To Become Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin AttendantMarch 13, 2026 9:22 pm
What a wonderful story!!!
Linda kilpatrick on Mom Rode The Roosevelt Island Tram To Hospital While In Labor And Baby Grows Up To Become Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin AttendantMarch 12, 2026 12:14 pm
Hi Thank you Lawrence for always keeping me safe while riding on the tram when you are on duty .…
Joyce Keating on Mom Rode The Roosevelt Island Tram To Hospital While In Labor And Baby Grows Up To Become Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin AttendantMarch 10, 2026 5:02 pm
Sweet!!!!!
Joyce Keating on Voice Of The NYC Subway System Joins The Roosevelt Island Tram Team Making Announcements And Welcoming RidersMarch 10, 2026 5:00 pm
I think it's great ...
Mary C on Mom Rode The Roosevelt Island Tram To Hospital While In Labor And Baby Grows Up To Become Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin AttendantMarch 9, 2026 10:53 pm
Laurence what a beautiful Story, and it is a pleasure to ride in your cabin keep smiling.

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