It took some pushing and pulling, but Roosevelt Island returns to having one the City’s lowest COVID-19 infection rates. Department of Health statistics show 10044 as one of only two Zip Codes reporting less than 1% positive.
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
Many more are being tested, these days, yielding a broader picture of the impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt Island. In the most recent week reported by DOH, 632 were tested.
But only 6 were positive.
Increased community awareness plays a role, and the diligence of residents in reporting Red Bus and Tram violations reduced daily risks.
Ten Years, or Another Temporary Fix?
Roosevelt Island was built through public investment, then expected to support itself through development. The ten-year lease extension gives RIOC a rare chance to replace short-term deals with a financial system designed to outlast the people approving them.
