
The Five Amendments That Sold Out Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island did not lose control of its southern waterfront in a single deal. It happened in five quiet steps. Five amendments. Five missed chances to renegotiate.
Featured On naming, neglect, and the quiet work that keeps things standing On naming, neglect, and the quiet work that keeps things standing Eleanor Rivers Jan 2, 2026 About twenty years ago, there was Harbor Police activity near the water,...

Roosevelt Island did not lose control of its southern waterfront in a single deal. It happened in five quiet steps. Five amendments. Five missed chances to renegotiate.