Stephen QuandtSep 16, 20183 minIsland JourneyIn the early morning, when the weather is nice, I frequently find myself on our balcony watching the river flow, the birds fly, boats...
F. Scott PiroDec 16, 20173 minSouth Dog Run Will Relocate to Blackwell ParkIf things go according to plan, visitors to the Island’s southern dog run will soon enjoy a new view – and some much needed shade. The...
briana644Dec 3, 20171 minRats on the RiseIs an island-wide rat abatement plan needed to keep the rodent population in check?
F. Scott PiroNov 11, 20177 minDog Owners Grow Impatient for ImprovementsIn the decade since Roosevelt Island’s housing boom ushered in dog-friendly policies, the Island’s dog population has swelled. Today, sign
Ana PalmOct 30, 20171 minIsland Dogs Strut Their Stuff at Halloween Costume ContestOn October 29, the Wildlife Freedom Foundation held their second annual "Howloween Dog Costume Contest." The wonderful, happy, and...
Rossana CeruzziSep 20, 20172 minTo Protect Migrating Birds, Draw Your BlindsOur magnificent birds, small and large, are on the move to winter habitat in Central and South America and the Caribbean. As many of you...
Jeff EscobarSep 20, 20174 minGot an Island Concern? There’s a Committee for That.Friends and neighbors, with the change of the season to fall, your Roosevelt Island Residents Association Common Council has returned in...
Rossana CeruzziAug 27, 20173 minSkip the Poison! Turn Cats into the Perfect Weapon against RatsI’d like to address the highly dangerous rat infestation that affected PS/IS 217 and the toxic, shortsighted solution provided by the New...