Hot dog wars broiled all summer in the Roosevelt Island Tram Plaza, thanks to poor judgment and absenteeism in RIOC’s management ranks. Because the Roosevelt
Category: Roosevelt Island News
Plan Ahead: No F Train Service Into Manhattan This Weekend
Starting tonight – Friday, August 12th – F Train Service into Manhattan from Roosevelt Island ends for the weekend. F Trains will be rerouted along
FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Cool Green Oasis in a Hot City
The long, hot days of summer can be a brutal experience in the city. The concrete and asphalt reflect the heat back up at you,
Roosevelt Islander Deborah Julian in PWP Members Show in LIC
Opening with a free public reception on Thursday, PWP – Professional Women Photographers – hosts MY NYC at Matted, gallery space at 46-36 Vernon Blvd
Hey, Governor Hochul! Where the Hell Are Your RIOC Managers?
Judged by recent observations, RIOC managers are rare birds never seen anymore outside captivity. Start with bunkered, elusive CEO Shelton Haynes… No, start at the
Seeking Answers on Renewable Ravenswood Now
After reading our Renewable Ravenswood article in July, Roosevelt Islander Raye Schwartz wrote in, seeking answers to her concerns. Schwartz comes at the issue from
After Lawsuit Dismissal, Rosenthal Vows To Fight On
Last week a New York Supreme Court judge dismissed Susan Rosenthal’s lawsuit against RIOC and the state on technical grounds. The lawsuit dismissal cited filing
In National Spotlight, Carolyn Maloney Says She’s Earned Your Vote
“Call Carolyn Maloney,” my editor said. I’d just walked the West Promenade, witnessing dozens of cracks in the seawall. It’s a common call, and in
A Sailboat Too Tall for the Roosevelt Island Bridge
Too early for a Saturday, a noisy helicopter circling the Roosevelt Island Bridge was the first sign. Out for a daybreak sail or extending a
Why Does the Tram Plaza Still Look Like Hell?
More than a week after track rope work finished and the north cabin returned to service, the Roosevelt Island Tram Plaza still looks like hell.
