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About: The RIOC Sucks Petition

By davidstone1313 on May 20, 2020 • ( 15 Comments )

Soccer: At the Heart of the RIOC Sucks Petition

The RIOC Sucks Petition hit my inbox early yesterday morning. I appreciate that the subject line made me laugh, but inside, the details lacked humor, facts and insight. Advertisements

Roosevelt Island Farmers Market Reopens

By davidstone1313 on May 17, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Saturday, May 16th, the Roosevelt Island Farmers Market reopened after a long coronavirus layoff. Delicious, healthy foods returned under well thought out and safe conditions.

Roosevelt Island Reopening Is Near…

By davidstone1313 on May 12, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Roosevelt Island Foodtown, Social Distancing

Hints of a Roosevelt Island reopening sifted to the rose in recent days. The latest? Liukoushui’s back to serving takeout from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 at night, meaning all eating places will […]

Jack McManus Died Today

By davidstone1313 on April 15, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

My friend Jack McManus died, RIOC announced today, April 14th, 2020. After a good fight, he left this life overnight, they said.

1st Roosevelt Island Film Festival

By davidstone1313 on April 3, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The first annual Roosevelt Island Film Festival, set for August 21st thru the 23rd, opens hopefully past the coronavirus shutdown.

Vernissage XIX Roosevelt Island

By davidstone1313 on March 28, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Vernissage XIX embraces Roosevelt Island with the emotion and images designed to reach beyond the everyday. Images for mind and heart. Gallery RIVAA is closed, but we’ve got the pictures.

What’s up? Four Freedoms Park in 2020

By davidstone1313 on February 6, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Ascent With Pride Flag, FDR Four Freedoms Park

At Four Freedoms Park, 2020 begins informed by last year’s dynamics driving forward. Freedom and human rights mark New York City’s most tranquil venue.

Roosevelt Island Transit Choices

By davidstone1313 on January 14, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Roosevelt Island transit choices jumped into focus again, last winter, when the MTA threatened to gut bus service. And followed up with mangling a subway shutdown. Let’s take a look at the […]

Lighthouse Park Redesign for Roosevelt Island

By davidstone1313 on January 9, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Lighthouse Park redesign took a step forward Wednesday evening in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Residents teamed up to plot directions as the park grows.

Amanda Matthews Picked for Nellie Bly Monument

By davidstone1313 on October 17, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

RIOC Picks Amanda Matthews for Nellie Bly Monument “The Girl Puzzle” will be located in Lighthouse Park The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) selected Amanda Matthews/Prometheus Art to construct the Nellie Bly […]