Any one of the three pier railing collapses along the West Promenade could have ended up much worse. In none of the incidents were there
Category: Roosevelt Island News
Time Is Now. Hold Leitner-POMA and RIOC Responsible for the Tram
As it goes through a series of troubles and disappointments, one question stands out unanswered. Who is responsible for the Tram? As former RIOC board
Catch Up With The Adventures of Robinhood, MSTDA Children’s Theatre!
Calling all adventure seekers! All Photos: Irina Hage, Irina Island Images Ever fancied a trip to Sherwood Forest? Get ready to ROFL with the MSTDA
You love the park. You love the chairs. Now, volunteer at FDR Four Freedoms.
Hey, FDR Four Freedoms Park Fans, it’s time to show your love. Volunteer – help out for a few hours on I Love My Park
On Roosevelt Island, Coler Café Brings Residents Something New and Special
The innovative Coler Cafe offers “a flavorful menu, individually tailored to the dietary needs of each resident,” a press release announced. This whisks away barriers
After a Third Collapse at Eleanor’s Pier, RIOC Ponders Safety Impact
Saturday evening, a half-dozen emergency vehicles converged on Eleanor’s Pier jutting into the East River along Roosevelt Island’s West Promenade. Blue lights flashing, an NYPD
Swinging Tram Cabins Return – Who’s Going to Deal with Leitner-POMA?
Over the Easter weekend, the Roosevelt Islander blog posted a fresh video of Roosevelt Island Tram cabins swinging over traffic on 2nd Avenue. Then, it
New Wayfinding Signs Point to Big Changes at RIOC
New wayfinding signs put up around Roosevelt Island may not seem like much, not at least until you consider the history. Then, it’s more than
The F Train Back Now – It Could’ve Been A Lot Worse
Breathe a sigh of relief. With the F Train back, the worst-case scenarios never happened as both the MTA and RIOC came through for travelers.
For Roosevelt Islanders, A Weekend To Remember Starts Today
A weekend to remember begins today, starting with the Christian observance of Good Friday and ending with the last F Train Shuttle. Before normal returns