“I like to walk there early in the morning at sunrise and take landscape photos of the island. It’s so beautiful there,” said Matt Kuhn. He reached out on Facebook to share this beautiful image of Roosevelt Island’s youngest cherry tree blossoms.
The location is along the East Promenade near the southern tip of the Cornell Tech campus.
Also in the news…
- Neighborhood Notes: Weekly Changes and Community Moments Across Roosevelt Island and BeyondNeighborhood notes on weekly changes and community moments across Roosevelt Island and neighboring areas, including emergency response, community events, new developments, and local reflections.
- Queens Neighborhood Developments Through a Roosevelt Island LensDiscover recent Queens neighborhood developments through a Roosevelt Island perspective—including local safety, rezoning, community responses, and campaign updates.
- How Community Connections Shape Daily Life Between Roosevelt Island and QueensDiscover how community connections shape daily life between Roosevelt Island and Queens, from public safety to local events, culture, business openings, and neighborhood milestones.
- June on Roosevelt Island: Crowds, Celebration, and Quiet MomentsJune on Roosevelt Island brings city crowds, neighborhood celebrations, and reflective moments that shape our community life. Discover how these rhythms impact daily life this June.
- A Week Rooted in Community: Daily Life and Neighbor Connections on Roosevelt IslandThis week, daily life and neighbor connections on Roosevelt Island come into focus with stories of parks, transit, public safety, and community rhythms shaping the summer.
Who Chose Them? The Transparency Gap
Not who received the Public Purpose Fund money. Who decided where it went, how they were selected, and what residents were never told.
Last year, we focused on the outcomes.
