Neighbors, if you were planning to attend the next Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) Board meeting, here is the information you need:
Meeting Details
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Good Shepherd Community Center, 543 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Open to the Public
As required by the New York State Open Meetings Law, this meeting is open to the public. That means any of us can attend to observe and listen as the board discusses matters impacting our community. It’s a great opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the decisions shaping Roosevelt Island.
Remote Participation
In line with Public Officers Law § 103-A, it is expected that some board members will join the meeting remotely via videoconference. A webcast link will be made available so that everyone, whether attending in person or tuning in from home, can follow along.
Why It Matters
RIOC Board meetings are where many of the decisions that affect our daily lives are made. From park improvements and transportation updates to community programs and infrastructure projects, these sessions give us a window into the workings of our island’s governance.
Call to Action
We encourage all our neighbors to attend, either in person or online. Your awareness, presence, and voice are vital to keeping Roosevelt Island the vibrant, connected place we all love.
Closing
Let’s show up, stay informed, and continue shaping our island together.
Contact Information
For updates and the webcast link, visit https://rioc.ny.gov.
At the Risk of Being Premature
On September 10, 2026, Roosevelt Island resident Melissa Bray stood before the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Board of Directors and asked them to think fifty years ahead. She had come because RIOC President B.J. Jones invited residents into the conversation about redesigning Blackwell Park. Bray wanted its mature trees protected, including a northern red oak dedicated to the wife of my friend David Kraut, a former board director.
