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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Attorney for Westview Transactions

John E. Donnelly is an attorney experienced with many years of Roosevelt Island transactions, including the Mitchell Lama conversions of Rivercross, Island House and now Westview. John is a graduate of Cornell University (Undergraduate degree) and Columbia University School of...

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John E. Donnelly is an attorney experienced with many years of Roosevelt Island transactions, including the Mitchell Lama conversions of Rivercross, Island House and now Westview.

John is a graduate of Cornell University (Undergraduate degree) and Columbia University School of Law.

Call him to discuss the Westview conversion and possible representation: 917 912 5420. Or email: jdonn34214@aol.com

John got his start on Roosevelt Island helping the Historical Society with its lease for the Tram Plaza Kiosk.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Kiosk
You Can’t Be All Three

You Can’t Be All Three

Transit for the city, an attraction for visitors, and a liability on the Island’s books. The tram is already part of the MTA system. The only question is whether RIOC is ready to admit it.

April 9, 2026, during the full board meeting of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, Fay Christian said something that should have landed harder than it did. She wished RIOC were not responsible for the tram. Then she asked what it would look like if it were given to the MTA. That was not a passing comment.

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