Words and pictures by Alexandre TolipanOct 5, 20192 minIslanders Enjoy Fall for the Arts FestivalDespite the summery weather, with temperatures in the 80’s, the Island celebrated its Fall for the Arts festival last weekend. The...
Rachel DowlingApr 8, 20193 minIsland Kids Have Options for Spring BreakWith Spring Break fast approaching, there is still time to sign up for some great enrichment opportunities for your children right here...
School-Wide Improvement Team Liaisons, PS/IS 217Mar 8, 20192 minKindness Rules All Year Round at 217Students in Class 402, spread the love on Valentine’s Day in honor of Respect For All Week PS/IS 217 was bustling with especially...
Briana WarsingMar 4, 20196 minFive Islanders Honored as Women of Distinction for 2018Five Island women, J. Khadijah Abdurahman, Jennilie Brewster, Rossana Ceruzzi, Julia Ferguson, Jovemay Santos will be honored by Assembly...
Rachel DowlingDec 30, 20185 minCommunity: The Gift That Keeps on GivingIn mid-December, I was one of several Cookie Collection elves packaging boxes of cookies at Hope Church to deliver to neighbors around...
Rachel DowlingDec 17, 20185 minLosing Our Sledding Hill, One Sledder's LamentRoosevelt Island just got its own wall. A dark green wall complete with electronic security turnstiles has been erected around the...
Rachel DowlingDec 10, 20184 minNina the Speed Dog: A Tail With a Happy EndingIt’s a brisk December morning and I am doing something out of character – taking an early morning walk to the dog park. Walking up from...
Rachel DowlingNov 9, 20184 minDark and Suspenseful Thriller, Bill & Jessie’s House, by Islander Joyce KeatingThe new paperback thriller Bill & Jessie’s House by Island author Joyce Keating is a gripping read. Set in an old haunted house in the...
briana644Nov 1, 20181 minMeet the Candidates: WestviewVadim Malinsky I am a senior executive at Bloomingdale’s working for corporate communications and technology department. I have lived on...
briana644Oct 29, 20181 minMeet the Candidates: 2-4 River RoadEneaqua Lewis I am Eneaqua Lewis, member of local 28 Sheet Metal Workers Union and a resident of Roosevelt Island for 30 years. I have an...
Briana WarsingOct 27, 201810 minLocal Non-Profits Vie for Public Purpose FundsTen Island non-profits went to the podium at Good Shepherd Community Center over the course of two evenings this past week to make their...
briana644Oct 25, 20185 minMeet the Candidates: President and Vice PresidentLynne Strong-Shinozaki, Manhattan Park - PRESIDENT My name is Lynne Strong-Shinozaki. I am running for President of the Roosevelt Island...
briana644Oct 25, 20181 minMeet the Candidates: OctagonF. Scott Piro I joined RIRA with two main goals: to improve pedestrian safety among the Island’s less regulated northern roadways and...
briana644Oct 25, 20183 minMeet the Candidates: SouthtownSally Ashe My name is Sally Ashe. I am a new resident of the Island having moved from the United Kingdom into 465 Main Street recently. I...
Briana WarsingOct 23, 20183 minJoin us on Sunday for Reimagine RIThe Main Street WIRE is one of many community sponsors of a panel and arts showcase on Roosevelt Island that is part of the first...
briana644Oct 13, 20181 minSnapshots: 2018 Monster BashThe local public school hosted their annual Monster Bash this past Friday. The PTA fundraiser has long been seen by Island children as...
briana644Sep 30, 20183 minIslanders Ask RIOC for Answers About Octagon Soccer FieldWe are writing on behalf of many Roosevelt Island families and football/soccer players who would like to know the plan for the future of...
Briana WarsingSep 23, 20182 minWelcome to the WIRE WeeklyLast week, we were excited to launch our new electronic newsletter, the WIRE Weekly. If you didn’t receive one, you can subscribe here....
Dan SadlierSep 21, 20181 minCarnival on Sunday to Support the Child SchoolKick off the new school year with free food and carnival games!
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...