On short notice, the ever-secretive state agency changed the days for the RIDA Food Pantry. No reason given, and it’s not even clear that RIDA
Category: Roosevelt Island News
Pushed, RIOC Finally Sets Up Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022
As time passed and the state agency sputtered, Roosevelt Island’s Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022 fell into doubt. But as with other recent community events,
Hillary Clinton, Eyes on Iran, at Four Freedoms State Park
With a new installation, Eyes on Iran, as a backdrop, Hillary Clinton appealed for the support of women’s rights around the world. by David Stone
Mystery Solved. The Reindeer on the Roosevelt Island Tram
The photo of the reindeer on the Roosevelt Island Tram always intrigued me. But I can’t even recall how I got it. I can’t even
Happy Shelton J. Haynes Cheapskate Holiday Now from RIOC
Was a cheapskate holiday for Roosevelt Island exactly what RIOC President/CEO had in mind when RIOC’s contractor spread a much-reduced collection of decorations in early
Governor Kathy Hochul Has A Message for Roosevelt Islanders: Get Lost!
“Get lost!” The message from Albany shot loud and clear down the Hudson, landing on our little Island. Hochul vetoed a bill constructed by Assembly
Half of Roosevelt Island’s Historic AVAC System Is Now Shut Down
Cobbled together in a rush, a RIOC Advisory said yesterday that the state had ” shut down for emergency work” the entire “east side line.” That
Senator Krueger Tackles E-Bike Batteries, But More Is Needed Now
It took a Midtown fire caused by e-bike batteries, but action is finally moving toward controlling the hazardous, unlicensed vehicles. Senator Liz Krueger whose district
I Called RIOC’s Board a Cephalopod. That was Unfair… to the Octopuses
Calling RIOC’s deficient board a cephalopod was wrong, I realized. It was an insult to octopuses and squids. Among their species exist impressive qualities the
And Now, Another Day, Another “Stupid” RIOC Advisory
Another “stupid” RIOC Advisory launched the usual spam sequence of multiple, identical email blasts to all the same addresses. This one covers “the ‘Red Bus,’
