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Apr 4, 2025 Roosevelt Island Daily Beat: What’s Changing and What’s Coming Next Hi neighbors! There’s a brand-new rhythm to the Roosevelt Island Daily beat, and I’m so excited to walk you through it. Whether…

Jan 27, 2025 Parents Network: Have Stroller Rights Now Gone Wrong on Red Buses? Stroller entitlement on Roosevelt Island has spiraled, with parents prioritizing their convenience over the needs of seniors and disabled, blocking necessary access…

Jan 25, 2025 Why Roosevelt Island Needs Stop Sign Cameras Now Residents advocate for stop sign cameras on Roosevelt Island to enhance traffic safety, addressing ongoing violations, particularly from public safety vehicles, and…

Jan 21, 2025 Esther Needs a Home. Yours May Need Esther. Adopt a Great, Loving Cat Today Esther, a charming and playful two-year-old cat, seeks a loving home. She's affectionate, people-friendly, and promises endless entertainment. Don't miss out on…

Jan 20, 2025 Chief Brown’s New Tram Crowding Plan Is Remarkable: It’s Worse Than Nothing Chief Brown's Tram plan shows RIOC's cluelessness. With inadequate safety measures and nonexistent personnel, it’s a hollow gesture that fails to address…

Jan 13, 2025 Support Priority Boarding Resolution on Roosevelt Island Tram at CB8 Support the Priority Boarding Resolution on January 15th! Your voice matters—register to speak, and let’s pressure the CB8 Board for a win…

Jan 9, 2025 At the Octagon Gallery: A New Show by Sculptor Victoria Thorson Victoria Thorson's exhibition showcases her beautiful basswood and steel sculptures, inviting viewers to appreciate the organic forms and intricate craftsmanship from January…

Jan 8, 2025 Should Roosevelt Island Keep Pouring Cash Into the Money Losing Tram? Roosevelt Island's Tram, falsely perceived as profitable, is an expensive failure. Residents suffer while RIOC mismanages operations, forcing locals to cover exorbitant…

Jan 8, 2025 Now At Community Board 8, RIOC Struggles for Credibility RIOC's communication fails to mask their indifference toward residents' needs, with sham ADA adherence exposing a heartless bureaucracy more concerned with image…

Jan 6, 2025 Rebecca Seawright Advocates for Island Tram Access Improvements Roosevelt Islanders face a tram access nightmare, as RIOC ignores demands for priority access. Assembly Member Seawright's backing stirs hope, but will…

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