Next Saturday, on Thanksgiving weekend, the Roosevelt Island Farmers Market escapes windy and cold Good Shepherd Plaza, moving to a sheltered space adjacent to the Motorgate Atrium. In its final 2023 setup, tents angled for space with dreary holiday decorations already set in the space.
The Roosevelt Island Daily News

Starting November 25th, get your fresh produce and more under the Roosevelt Island Bridge.
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On April 15, at the Steam Plant Demolition Town Hall, a simple exchange revealed something far more consequential than anything formally presented that evening.










