Wendy HershApr 18, 20185 minTime to Shine Light on DepressionThere are many hidden disabilities that people are not aware of. Sometimes even the individual suffering is not aware of it. Most hidden...
Lydia TangApr 18, 20183 minCelebrate Japanese Culture Under the Cherry BlossomsTo celebrate the magnificent cherry trees in bloom and the breadth of Japanese culture on the Island, the Roosevelt Island Residents...
Susan RosenthalApr 14, 20187 minFrom Motorgate to Youth Center, Change Is in the WorksThe position of public information officer (PIO) was recently created by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) to increase...
Jeff EscobarMar 28, 20186 minIsland Advocate and Mentor, Lutz Will Be MissedIt is was with a heavy heart that many of us this last week learned that a fixture, stalwart, and advocate of our community had...
Erin Feely-NahemMar 10, 20183 minFacts Don’t Support Accusation of PSD Cover-upOn Sunday, February 18, RIRA member Joyce Short held a public protest with about 10 people. The small action alleged a Public Safety Departm
Wendy WershMar 10, 20184 minEnabled, Not DisabledThe Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) continues to be the voice of individuals with disabilities living on Roosevelt Island....
Susan RosenthalMar 9, 20185 minLet's Focus on Rebuilding Our CommunityChange is difficult! The first residents of the WIRE buildings (Westview, Island House, Rivercross, and Eastwood – now Roosevelt...
Sarah LenziMar 9, 20184 minStand with Island Parents for Better Gun LawsNext week is the #Enough walkout. On March 14 at 10:00 a.m., across the country, students and parents and, where possible, teachers and admi
Jeff EscobarFeb 18, 20183 minUnanimous Thumbs Downs for RIOC's “Welcome” SignAs highlighted in our prior column, RIOC and Hudson/Related have been soliciting support for their planned installation of 10-foot-high...
Susan RosenthalFeb 16, 20183 minSix More Days of Tram Maintenance ComingThe Roosevelt Island Tram is a beautiful symbol of our Island. Riding it to work every day is one of the best parts of my job as...
Carlos ChavezFeb 8, 20183 minRecord Your Island Memories for the FutureThrilled by the opportunity to offer a new collection to our users, I must admit that I removed an archive that I have since learned was of
Jane SwansonFeb 8, 20183 minHelp Us Help Seniors with New TechnologyCampus Update: Construction is set to start soon; new Café hours; Community projects; and a request for product ideas to improve seniors'
Sarah LenziFeb 8, 20185 minWe Can No Longer Ignore the Issue of RacismOver the last four and half years that I have been back on Roosevelt Island with my children, there have been a few dust-ups that have...
Susan RosenthalFeb 3, 20184 minSend RIOC Your QuestionsLast year, in its rankings of America’s best communities, Niche.com – an online neighborhood data survey site – ranked Roosevelt Island...
Dan SadlierJan 22, 20182 minJoin Hope Church for New Sunday Morning ServicesThe city of New York doesn’t need another church service; the city needs family. This is one of the biggest convictions that drives Hope...
Janet FalkJan 22, 20183 minNew Island Map Misses the MarkAs a Roosevelt Island resident since 2008, and a public relations and marketing communications consultant, I have long held an interest...
Jeff EscobarJan 6, 20184 minStarting the New Year with a Focus on SafetyA very happy and healthy New Year from your RIRA Common Council to all of you, our Island neighbors, family, and friends. We truly hope...
Jane SwansonDec 16, 20173 minNew Construction, STEM Center Coming SoonHappy holidays, Roosevelt Island! This is a beautiful time of year to be on the Island, especially after our first snow of the season....
Stephen QuandtDec 16, 20173 minIn Praise of Island TimeTime is a very special experience on small islands. On Little Cranberry Island, in Maine, we’d say that if you saw someone running, but...
Nechama DuchmanDec 5, 20173 minBy Sharing Traditions, We Pass On Our ValuesDid you ever see the film Cheaper by the Dozen? Based upon the autobiographical book by Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth...