In FDR Four Freedoms State Park, the most serene space in all five boroughs, an early autumn sunset outlines the New York skyline. So near while still so far away…
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Free at the Door, Paid Somewhere Else
RIOC projected Tram growth and OMNY would strengthen transportation revenue. Its latest accounts show the Red Bus and Tram both losing money, while the public is not shown one transportation bill.
The Red Bus is one of Roosevelt Island’s most popular public services, and for good reason. For residents near the subway and Tram, it may be a convenience. For residents at Manhattan Park, the Octagon, Coler and the northern WIRE buildings, it can be the connection that makes the rest of the Island accessible.
