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
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The saga of the Weeping Cherry Trees on Roosevelt Island
Off to look into stories coming from residents about problems in Lighthouse Park, I found something else that stopped me in my tracks. It was
A New Cherry Blossom Season Spawns a Look Ahead
Cherry blossom season runs from March through April on Roosevelt Island. The first burst of pink matures on the East Promenade, but at the same
The Coler Auxiliary, Gifts and Cheer to Our Disabled Neighbors
When the holidays come, our neighbors to the north have no better friends than the Coler Auxiliary, Roosevelt Islanders stepping up again, this year. The
Your Pennies for Preservation Helps the Historical Society and Local Businesses
The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) rolled out Pennies for Preservation, a campaign addressing the national coin shortage, as a fundraiser. It’s a two for
500 or Let Me Count the Ways Judith Berdy Has Helped Roosevelt Island
Thursday, October 21st, is a big, but quiet day. It marks the 500th day in which Judith Berdy stitched our community together since the pandemic
RIHS Returns The Elevator Storehouse Plaque Home On Roosevelt Island
Efforts by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) paid off yesterday when an original plaque from the Elevator Storehouse came home. By David Stone The
The Roosevelt Island Elevator Storehouse? A Piece of the Past Returns
An Elevator Storehouse once sat alongside the Queensboro Bridge. Much more than a place for storage, it was torn down in 1970, before Welfare Island
NO EXCUSES. COVID VACCINATIONS ARE JUST A FERRY RIDE AWAY
In a public release, Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) president Judith Berdy cut to the chase, offering the following details. The Roosevelt Island Daily News
Judith Berdy Honored for Community Service with Marjorie Matthews Award
Known locally for tireless volunteer work on Roosevelt Island, Judith Berdy receives the Marjorie Matthews Award in a virtual event on Friday. New York City
