Opening Cornell Tech, the years long trek that hit Roosevelt Island out of the blue, was a lesson in community unity, but it tilted south. In many ways, it ended the original idea of Roosevelt Island as an isolated experiment. Now, it was international.
Category: Roosevelt Island News
East River kayaks – Signs of an early New York City spring?
Sylvan Klein looked out and saw East River kayaks making their way north under the Queensboro Bridge. It was only February 21st, but was this a sign of an early spring for us?
$200 COVID-19 PCR tests now on demand at secrecy plagued RIOC site
More reliable COVID-19 PCR tests are coming to Roosevelt Island, RIOC abruptly announced on Friday. There was a less than one day notice, but no details, and misinformation and secrecy both still plague the site.
Down and Dirty, State’s New Charges Against RIOC’s Fired CEO
RIOC’s fired CEO Susan Rosenthal was foul mouthed, racist and sexually explicit with employees. Shocking charges steamed out of New York State’s response to her lawsuit, but she denies all of them.
Roosevelt Island transportation? Mostly settled for now
With the MTA’s announcement yesterday on subway service, Roosevelt Island transportation is mostly settled until the end of 2022. But there are exceptions with looming consequences.
RIOC Offices, Parking Reopen After the Storm That Wasn’t
Effective this morning, February 19th, RIOC, after being grounded by a 3 inch snowfall, lifts parking restrictions and reopens its offices. Officially, parking returns to normal as of 9:00 a.m.
Spotlight on RIDA: Disabled Association Kudos from Senator Serrano
New York State Senator José Serrano turns the spotlight on RIDA. A proclamation recognizes the singular contributions of this uniquely Roosevelt Island group.
Significant meetings Zoom forward for Roosevelt Island tonight
A pair of significant meetings take place virtually on Zoom this evening. Both have significant impact on the community’s future.
Update: Is there an echo in here or is there really another winter storm watch?
It looked like the real thing, but maybe they got it wrong. The National Weather Service downgraded its winter storm watch for today to a simple advisory. Snowfall prediction fell to 3 to 5 inches, and even that’s looking iffy.
About The Helix Bike Ramp RIOC Plans Forcing On Us Now Without Community Consent
This week, RIOC plans forcing a dangerous helix bike ramp on Roosevelt Island without community consent. And it’s not just that. In fact, the state’s rushing through the worst of all proposals, justifying it with twisted logic and falsehoods.
