Hike Four Freedoms Park, our guide, follows the advice of Governor Andrew Cuomo who offered New York State Parks as safe, healthful places during the coronavirus crisis. With that in the rearview mirror now, his advice is still good.
By David Stone
Restrictions were everywhere, but at every turn, we had our parks. Roosevelt Island is especially blessed with green spaces, and Four Freedoms is the gem among them.
The southern tip of the Island is all green and easy to access. Tranquility is the password to the treasure.
Here’s our guide to a safe and simple hike in FDR Four Freedoms Park

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It’s about peace, tranquility and FDR’s dream for human rights…

Conclusion
Four Freedoms Park is currently open every day, except Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The hike and the peace are free, but voluntary contributions are accepted.
Also from the Roosevelt island daily news
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- Thursday’s PSD blotter: two hospital runs, a trespass summons at 888 MainRIOC’s Nov. 12 PSD blotter lists 15 incidents: six medical calls, two alarms at 546 Main Street, and a late-night trespass at 888 Main Street that ended with a summons.
- Queens Home Prices and Rents Rise in October 2026 as Long Island City Condos Draw BuyersQueens home prices and rents rose in October 2026. See StreetEasy’s housing figures and Long Island City condo contract activity at Radiant and Vesta.
- Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7: Get Answers on 2027 ChangesMedicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Sen. Krueger’s Nov. 16 virtual town hall covers 2027 premium, deductible and Part D changes, with a HIICAP expert’s Q&A.
- Wednesday’s PSD blotter: two medical calls, a water leak, a custody reportRIOC’s Nov. 11 PSD blotter lists 10 incidents, all on Main Street, including two medical calls at 555 Main Street, a water leak at 560 Main and a custody or visitation report.
The Contractor RIOC Wasn’t Allowed to Remember
Professor Lydia W. Tang recognized the name LiRo-Hill. During the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s September 10, 2026 board meeting, Chief Operating Officer Mary C. Cunneen presented eleven construction management firms recommended for contracts lasting up to six years.











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