A rapid testing site for Roosevelt Island is good news. So, why is RIOC so weird about it?
Category: Roosevelt Island News
Good News: Nisi’s Heated Outdoor Dining Comes Back
“The heated tent is back. Come on down,” say owners Kaie and Alexander Razaghi. Photo: Esther Piaskowski
Jessica Lappin Q&A: Look Back At A Caring Leader
The first time I met Jessica Lappin, she was greeting Roosevelt Islanders outside the subway, hoping to replace Gifford Miller, representing Roosevelt Island and the UES. “Good luck, Jennifer,” I said. “Jessica,” she quickly corrected me. It wasn’t a mistake many of us would make again.
Residents Vent: Enough Now with the Exhaust Fumes and Official Silence
Days before Christmas, residents planted longstanding complaints on the desk of a new manager at Island House, venting about exhaust fumes, fast on the heels of a perfunctory welcome. Fed up after years of walls of silence from RIOC and prior management, residents pleaded for Jamie Cohen’s help.
Let’s have lunch, Roosevelt Island, the café @ Cornell Tech’s made it easy and delicious
If you’re like us, you’ve had food delivered more than ever before. The pandemic’s left us stuck with meals at home on days when we used to ramble around town. But there’s some consolation with great offerings from places like the café @ Cornell Tech.
The Temple of Dendur on Roosevelt Island?
Today, in an article filled with interesting details, the Roosevelt Island Historical Society posted an article about the many, diverse plans over time for the Island. Not only the Temple of Dendur, now a fixture at the Met, but also a Tivoli Garden and a population of… wait for it…. 70,000.
One Year Ago, A Special Gift: Coler Hospital Welcomed Momo
In the first month of 2020, when no one expected the devastating pandemic ahead, Momo was very good news for Roosevelt Island.
Roosevelt Island Wayfinding Signs, Now Crying Out for An Update
Roosevelt Island wayfinding signs, installed by Hudson Related in 2018, were always controversial. And it’s worse because flaws ignored then matured and worsened.
Coronavirus Infection Stats: Roosevelt Island Still Better Than Average, But Worsening
With coronavirus infection rates for New York City passing 9%, Roosevelt Island rates at 4.29% remain less than half the average. Still, according to weekly statistics complied as of January 4th, that’s an increase. 303 were tested with 13 found positive.
Better Times Flashback: One Year Ago, Last Checkout Lines at Gristedes
A long, troubled relationship ended in the early days of 2020. Lots of upheaval lay ahead, but this worked out well for Roosevelt Island. Foodtown quickly filled the gap and earned our trust.
