Help Beautify The Roosevelt Island Tram Plaza For Spring By Planting Daffodil Bulbs At The RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk Saturday Morning November 23

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy reports:

THE RAINS HAVE COME!!!

WE CAN NOW PLANT OUR DAFFODIL BULBS AT THE KIOSK

JOIN US SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. 23rd

9 a.m. to 12 noon

AT THE RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk

Let's beautify our Tram Plaza for this coming Spring with Daffodils.

It's Cold Out And Winter Is Coming, Keep Yourself Nice And Warm With A Roosevelt Island Tapestry Throw Blanket Available At the RI Historical Society Visitors Center Kiosk - It's A Great Holiday Gift Too

As winter approaches and the cold weather arrives, Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy shows us how to keep warm and celebrate Roosevelt Island history too.

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The Throw Blanket as well as other merchandise

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are available at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk.

For yourself or as a Holiday Gift.

Stop by and check it out.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Center Kiosk Garden Getting A Spring Restoration And Enhancement, You Can Help With A Donation - Part Time Job Available At RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk Too

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) is seeking community support to help restore and enhance the Visitors Center Kiosk garden for the Spring. According to RIHS:

RIHS President Judy Berdy adds:

Click here for more info on the Garden restoration and to help support RIHS efforts with a donation.

Ms Berdy also reports there is a Part Time job position available at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk.

Roosevelt Island Visitors Center Kiosk Greets People From All Over The World On A Frigid Christmas Day - Help Support The Roosevelt Island Historical Society

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy reports:

It is Christmas day and a good day to be in the kiosk and meet our visitors. I do not know what to expect since the temperature is about 20 degrees out.

Just as I approach the kiosk a couple is looking at the RIOC map sign and I invite tme into the kiosk to defrost. The woman, Alette is almost 90 years old with her 19 year old grandson, Jonathan. They are from Montreaux, Switzerland and are here for a week's vacation. They sit down to warm up, though the kiosk has not warmed up yet to a frosty 50 degrees. We chat and discover Jonathan is studying and working at the Montreaux Jazz Festival working rigging and lighting every summer. His English is great and Alette is used to walking the mountain trails of Switzerland.

They are lots of fun and after a half hour decide to ride the red bus around the island. 

ARLETTE AND JONATHAN, OUR FIRST VISITORS OF THE DAY. 

Marie, a young woman from College Park, Maryland joins me and we chat about restaurants and customer service, since she works in a Japanese Restaurant. Her friends soon arrive, three grad students from Maryland and they are off to explore the island.

A young couple come in and we chat. They are Greek and seek instructions to Astoria for some good "home" cooking. She is a nursery school teacher and he a tech teacher in London. We have a few laughs of British cooking and they are definitely ready for Astoria.

A family from Dubai come into the kiosk, yes Dubai. Mom, dad and 3 kids. The are nearly frozen and we chat so they can warm up. One son is definitely under the weather and the family has already visited Duane Read. He is completely bundled and masked up. I am sure he really wanted to be under the covers. The family is from Pakistan and have lived over 20 years in the Middle East. The teen age daughter has been directing her family's itinerary including the Met and MOMA. She wants to go into design and has a list of must-sees for her family. One the way out we present a I Love NY baseball for the son, though it is not a cricket ball. it will be a great New York souvenir. The family has decided that this is the last trip to New York in winter.

Other families enter the kiosk, 

many asking for a restroom. We do not have the coffee maker on today since using it will probably blow out our fragile electrical system. We sell some pairs of gloves and not much else. We notice that the majority of our visitors are from tropical climates, such as Malaga,Spain, California, Florida and warmer places. Most wanted a little less of the freeze they had been experiencing here. At 4 p.m. my feet are frozen and time to head to Granny Annies for a bowl of hot French Onion Soup.

Roosevelt Island residents are also invited and welcomed at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk. Stop by, talk to Ms Berdy and the friendly staff and make a merchandise purchase

to help support RIHS.

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY (R.I.H.S.) 

SHOP LOCAL FOR YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS

AT THE RIHS VISITORS CENTER KIOSK

GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS FOR THE FAMILY!!!

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE AND HELP SUPPORT RIHS

Hot Dog Cart Vendor Beverage Sales Ruining Visitors Center Kiosk Business Says Roosevelt Island Historical Society President - Asks RIOC To Move Hot Dog Cart From In Front Of RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy is angry that the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) will not move the Hot Dog Cart from in front of the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk entrance.

According to RIHS President Judy Berdy:

As you might have seen lately, the RIHS is still fighting the battle of the Hot Dog Vendor. The vendor has been parking his cart next to the kiosk entrance for weeks. No matter of pleas or complaints to RIOC will move him.

Our problem with this vendor is:

• Dirty cart. He wears one glove when serving food and violates health rules.
• Banners hanging from Cart
• No license with letter rating, though yesterday one appeared stating that the cart was inspected in January!!
• No price list

Our major complaint is that he has ruined our business. Beverage sales add up and we have hardly sold any since he is there.

The Tram staff have made numerous complaints about him being in front of the station (prior to construction fences) to no resolution.  His cart attracts rats and vermin also gives off charcoal and fuel odors.

There is no reason why RIOC cannot move him 100 feet away from our entrance so visitors have easy access to our kiosk.

It is funny that RIOC defends the rights of this cart over an island organization and kiosk that has served the community for 15 years.

 Earlier today, I asked RIOC President Shelton Haynes:

I am preparing an article for today about the Hot Dog Vendor at Tram Plaza operating and competing with the Roosevelt Island Historical Society for sale of beverages

Does the Hot Dog Vendor's permit allow him to operate in that area? If it does, why did RIOC give the Hot Dog Vendor a permit to operate so closely to the RIHS Visitors Kiosk? Has RIOC responded to any of the complaints about the Hot Dog Vendor from RIHS President Judy Berdy?

... as we discussed yesterday at the National Night Out, I just want to make sure as much as possible that the story is fair and accurate so a response from RIOC would be appreciated.

... Please let me know if RIOC will comment on this matter.

Will update if RIOC replies.

UPDATE 10:30 PM - Roosevelt Island resident Raye Schwartz adds:

The hot dog vendor is also blocking the red busstop access to and from the tram and impeding access for the elderly and disabled to have use of the tram!

Check Out Mother's Day Gifts At Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Center Kiosk

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) invites you to their Visitors Center Kiosk at the Tram Plaza 

to check out some of their merchandise for Mother's Day Gifts. 

According to RIHS:

Perfect for Mom, our QUOTABLE ELEANOR, COOKIES FOR ELEANOR, ROOSEVELT ISLAND AND OUR ZINE….ALSO A GREAT MODGY VASE AN FLORAL POUCH.

A dog lovers gift APRON, POUCH AND NOTEBOOK

For someone with Queens roots………….GREAT BOOKS ON OUR NEIGHBOR BOROUGH

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Check Out Unique Roosevelt Island Holiday Gifts At Our Local RI Historical Society Visitors Center Kiosk - Residents Are Welcome Too, Open Every Day Until Christmas

Are you still looking for some last minute Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanza Holiday Gifts? Check out the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Visitors Center Kiosk for some unique items and help support our local merchants..

RIHS President Judy Berdy reports:

We will be open every day until Christmas form 12 noon to 5 p.m. and from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 21st.

The RIHS visitor center has a great selection of merchandise for visitors but much more for islanders. Many neighbors tell me that they have never entered the visitor center in the 13 years we have been operating. We should take to word visitor out of our name to tempt our neighbors to come in, shop and support the RIHS.

Check out all the different merchandise, for adults and kids available

at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk.

UPDATE 12/21 - From RIHS

Faster than Amazon,
but make sure you don't snooze,
Touchable merchandise,
Puzzling puzzles,
Come by the Kiosk where it's easier to choose,

(Blackwell's Island Mug)

Gloves for kiddies, warm and cozy,
to match those for mom and dad!
Ornaments to decorate your door or your hall,
Dance away dance away all!

(Blackwell House Ornament)

Fun and goofy gifts
and charming sales staff,
Free tissue paper,
Painless charge card payments,
We can even help you wrap!

(Julia Gash Illustrated Magnets + Totes)

Socks to keep your tootsies warm,
To schlep your goodies, grab a tote,
Buy a book or two to cheer or depress you,
We have illustrated maps,
and many more gifts to float your boat!
Don't forget some doggie keychains [so your pooch can leave and return without you].

(Children's Amtrak Train Set)

We have cubes galore in our store,
each with a treat,
but nothing to eat!

(Roosevelt Island Stuffed Squirrels)

But with 8 elf-sized cups, our Keurig is loaded
decaf, cocoa, teas:
Green!
Parisian!
Breakfast!
Delightful options to meet those caffeine needs!

(Roosevelt Island Historic Landmark wooden block set)

Come visit our shop,
and duck out sight.
Our elves will greet you at the door,
[Ellen, Bill, Barb, and Jon].
Sorry, no ear buds here,
but plenty of options to make your [last-minute] shopping a delight!

VISITOR CENTER KIOSK HOURS:

DECEMBER 21ST
12 Noon to 7 p.m.

THE KIOSK WILL BE OPEN ALL OTHER DAYS
12 Noon to 5 p.m.

[Refreshments will be available!]

You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Nellie Bly Memorial Town Hall Meeting December 3 - FYI, Roosevelt Island Designated Historic Site In Journalism With Plaque At RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) will be hosting a community Town Hall meeting tomorrow evening, December 3, starting 6 PM at Good Shepherd Community Center (543 Main Street) to discuss the details of the planned Nellie Bly Memorial with artist Amanda Matthews.

Image From RIOC

As reported last October 16:

... The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) has selected Amanda Matthews/Prometheus Art to construct the Nellie Bly Monument on the northern end of Roosevelt Island at Lighthouse Park. The sculptural installation will be known as “The Girl Puzzle” and invites the viewer to experience many facets of Nellie Bly’s talent, conviction and compassion. The ground-breaking journalist and women’s rights advocate exposed the horrors of the Blackwell Island Insane Asylum in 1887 on Roosevelt Island.

“I am proud of the selection committee’s dedication to choosing such a passionate artist to honor the accomplishments of a woman who was truly ahead of her time,” said Susan Rosenthal, President and CEO of RIOC. “The committee, made up of RIOC employees and community leaders, unanimously selected this bold installation that will not only represent Nellie Bly’s time here, but her impact on the world.”

The installation will allow the viewer to enter a long walkway where they will encounter four, seven-foot-tall female faces, representing different ages and ethnicities, cast in bronze. A fifth face at the far end of the walkway will represent Nellie Bly. Each face will show the depth of emotion and the complexity of being broken and repaired, which was significant to the conditions Ms. Bly encountered when she posed as a mental patient to report on the conditions inside the mental hospital where the Octagon now stands. Construction of the installation is scheduled to be completed in the Summer 2020.

“It is my great honor to represent Nellie Bly’s life and legacy,” said artist Amanda Matthews, “and to celebrate her passion for diversity and inclusion. Her voice remains timely and significant today.”...

Did you know that due to the work of Nellie Bly and Charles Dickens, Roosevelt Island has been designated as a Historic Site In Journalism by The Society of Professional Journalism  (SPJ)with a memorial plaque located at the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Visitors Center Kiosk? According to an August 8, 2017 SPJ release:

... Judith Berdy, historical society president; Rebecca Baker, SPJ president-elect; and Andrew Seaman, SPJ Ethics Committee chair, will discuss the historical significance of the site during the dedication at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday (Aug. 13) at the Roosevelt Island Historical Society’s Visitor Center kiosk.

"All of New York City obviously has a romantic history with journalism, but no other place has captured my attention more than Roosevelt Island.” Seaman said. “Each time I visit, I can't help but think of Nellie Bly's journey to the 'madhouse' and her contributions to the profession. I'm so happy that the Society of Professional Journalists decided to recognize Roosevelt Island with this honor."

The Octagon, which is located on the north end of the island, is an ornate stone building built in 1841 to house psychiatric patients in its two L-shaped wings. Patients brought to the island by boat were separated from the rest of society in what Charles Dickens referred to as a “lounging, listless, madhouse air.”...

... Since 1942, SPJ has honored the people and places that have played important roles in the history of journalism through the Historic Sites program. Some honorees include: Freedom’s Journal, the first Black newspaper published in the United States, and The Wheeling Intelligencer, the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in West Virginia.

See a complete list of past winners – and the 2017 winner -- here.

Here's the August 13, 2017 dedication and plaque unveiling



of Roosevelt Island as a Historic Site in Journalism by the SPJ at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk

Check Out Local Roosevelt Island Merchants For Your Christmas Holiday Gifts This Year

Are you still looking for some last minute Christmas Holiday Gifts? Check out some of our local Roosevelt Island merchants.

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Visitors Center Kiosk has Featured Books for Adults and Kids,

Totebags, puzzles, Tram Magnets

and a variety of other merchandise.

The RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk:

is open til 8 tonight and 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Saturday is probably the last day to purchase one of the remaining 17 Christmas Trees for sale at the Motorgate Rotunda.

Gift cards always make a great gift. Consider gift cards or items from our local merchants, Nisi Restaurant, Bubble Cool Cafe, Starbucks, Fuji East, The Nail Salon, Duane Reade, Gristedes, Wholesome Factory, China One, We Are One Boutique and Piccolo Trattoria (Not sure if they all offer gift cards though).

Or an item from the Farmers Market vendors. Gallery Rivaa has some great T-shirts for sale



as does a local resident, Gage Hunt, who is selling these Roosevelt Island T-shirts

online here.

There's no F Train service from Manhattan this weekend so save yourself a trip and buy your Christmas Holiday gifts locally here on Roosevelt Island.

Giant RI Monument Mock Up Returns To Roosevelt Island Saturday, February 3 For Viewing - What Do You Think, Unnecessary Obstruction To Panoramic Views Or Fun Welcome Landmark For Tourists?

The Giant RI monument 

 Image Of RI Mock Up Shown On September 26, 2017

proposed by Roosevelt Island Riverwalk developer and Main Street Master Retail Leaseholder Hudson Related is back again with another effort to obtain community approval for installation at the Tram Station Plaza.

According to Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Public Informtion Officer Alonza Robertson:

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation is now soliciting public comments to gauge community support for the proposed 3-D, 10-foot-tall RI welcome-monument.

A prototype of the fire-engine red sign – one part of a three-part way finder project that will include directional signposts and vertical informational kiosks – will be on public display at Tram Plaza this Saturday, Feb. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. RIOC staff will be soliciting opinions from the public via comment cards that afternoon. Residents not able to attend can submit their opinions on the RI monument to comment@rioc.ny.gov.

The project is a joint venture between RIOC and Hudson Related Retail LLC, the company that also manages the Island’s commercial real estate holdings.

The proposed RI monument is reminiscent of the landmark LOVE and HOPE sculptures in Midtown Manhattan and the recently-installed OY/YO sculpture in Williamsburg which salutes Brooklyn’s Yiddish and hip-hop cultures.

Approval by the RIOC Real Estate Advisory Committee (REDAC) is required for the Giant RI Monument to be installed.. Hudson Related's David Kramer and his staff made a presentation seeking approval of the Giant RI Monument during the November 9 RIOC REDAC meeting. As previously reported:

... Following a presentation by Mr. Kramer and his staff in support of the Giant RI monument, RIOC's REDAC postponed any final decision in order to obtain views of the residents on the monument....

You can take a look at the Giant RI Monument tomorrow and give your views.

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) is opposed to the Giant RI Monument.

RIHS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TOMORROW! SIGN STRUCTURE IS NOT NEEDED

TOMORROW!
THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT.

TOMORROW, Saturday, February 3rd from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm, RIOC and The Hudson Companies are again trying to popularize the obstructing "RI" art-piece dubbed a "Welcome Monument" proposed for placement outside the RIHS Visitor Center Kiosk.

COME TO THE LAWN AREA OUTSIDE THE KIOSK AND VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION via comment cards distributed by RIOC staff.

Also, please send copies of the comments you make to RIOC to rooseveltislandhistory@gmail.com

VIA YOUR COMMENT CARD, TELL RIOC THIS STRUCTURE IS NOT NEEDED BECAUSE:

• The structure interferes with the panoramic view of the tram, the lawn, the landmark quality Visitor Center Kiosk and the city beyond.
• The structure serves no purpose other that to have 10 feet tall letters.
• The structure is a tempting object for kids to climb on.
• Roosevelt Island is a community not an amusement park attraction.
• People are already on Roosevelt Island: RIHS sees no reason to shout; people know they are here.

The community members of the RIOC Board all voted against this structure. You can vote NO as well.

IT'S TIME NOW TO TELL RIOC TO DENY HUDSON COMPANIES THEIR 10 TEN FOOT LETTERS.

IF THE HUDSON COMPANIES WANT THE STRUCTURE, LET HUDSON PLACE IT ON THEIR PROPERTY.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Kiosk Image From Judy Berdy

RIHS President Judy Berdy adds:

Months ago, before the signage discussion David Kramer was asked to help us pay for better fencing around the RIHS Visitor Center Kiosk.

He agreed to pay for half the cost.

When told that the "RI" letter was a done deal Mr. Kramer agreed to pay for new signage for the kiosk as well as the full cost of the fencing.

When we learned that the "RI" was not approved by the board and that it was not a done deal, we expressed our opinion to Mr. Kramer that we did not support the "RI" sign.

Recently, he advised us that he is not funding any of our improvements to the kiosk.

Hudson Companies has not supported the RIHS, since being donors to our map project years ago.

We regret that commercial interests are more important than supporting a not-for-profit community group that welcomes over 50,000 visitors (and many prospective residents) yearly.

I asked Hudson Related's David Kramer:

I am preparing a story on the proposed Giant RI monument mock up sign to be displayed again at the Tram Station.

Is there anything you want to add about why you believe it should be placed at the Tram Station? Will you consider any location other than the Tram Station?

Also, RIHS President Judy Berdy reports that you withdrew your prior offer to pay the cost for better fencing around the Visitors Center Kiosk after Judy publicly opposed the Giant RI Monument.

Is that true. Any comment on this matter?

Hudson Related spokesperson Alex Kaplan replied:

We believe the Tram is the ideal and only real option for the RI monument.

In order to truly say “Welcome to Roosevelt Island” to the many visitors coming daily, we want the monument to be in a heavily trafficked and highly visible area that serves as a great photo opp spot.

We think it will provide a fun landmark that says Roosevelt Island is a destination worth visiting (and not just turning around to take a return trip on the tram). Ultimately the decision will be made by the Board. 

Here's the discussion from the November 9 REDAC meeting.

Part 1- Presentation by Hudson Related David Kramer and staff.



Part 2 - RIHS President Judy Berdy expresses her opposition to the RI Monument.



Part 3 - RIOC Director David Kraut says residents have different needs than tourists. Committee decided to get more feedback from community.



More from previous posts here and here.

Shop the Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Kiosk For Holiday Gifts, All Kinds Of Items For Everyone - Open Daily Except Tuesday

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Visitors Center Kiosk

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Kiosk Image From Judy Berdy

has some great new and classic items available to purchase. Stop by the Visitors Center Kiosk to check them  out for yourself or as a Holiday Gift. Your gift will also help support the good work by the RIHS.

More RIHS merchandise here.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Merchandise Now Available At Saturday's Farmers Market

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy reports that RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk merchandise will now also be available at the Roosevelt Island Saturday Farmers Market under the Motorgate Helix..

According to Ms Berdy:

New!

Shop for Roosevelt Island Historical Society

Visitor Center Merchandise

Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Under the Helix at the Greenmarket

Beginning Saturday, August 26, the Roosevelt Island Historical Society will offer a large selection of Visitor Center merchandise at the Greenmarket. You'll find books, magnets,

hats, umbrellas, blocks and many more items (including Asylum,

F Train and Roosevelt Island mugs) right under the Helix.

Need a gift for that special someone? Birthdays or anniversaries coming up? Want to share RI mementos with a favorite friend or relative? Visit the new RIHS shop at the Greenmarket!

See you under the Helix!

You're Invited To Celebrate And Share Memories Of 40 Years Living On Roosevelt Island With RIHS President Judy Berdy - Friday July 7 At Visitors Center Kiosk

Roosevelt Island Historical Society President (RIHS) Judy Berdy is celebrating 40 years of living on Roosevelt Island and you are invited to join her tomorrow to share memories of Roosevelt Island.

According to RIHS:

Join Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judith Berdy As She Celebrates 40 Years of Living on Roosevelt Island

Visitor Center Kiosk
Tram Plaza
Friday, July 7, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

RSVP jbird134@aol.com or just stop by.

Refreshments will be served.

Join Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judy Berdy as she celebrates 40 years of living on Roosevelt Island. Judy will share her insights into and memories of living on RI through decades of change.

Come celebrate and bring your recollections of RI life to share with friends and neighbors!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society promotes awareness of Roosevelt Island's unique story and pursues the preservation of its landmarks and artifacts. For more information, please visit www.rihs.us.

Ms Berdy recently spoke to the Historic Districts Council (HDC) about Roosevelt Island fascinating history and present condition. According to the HDC:

Roosevelt Island: Fact, Fiction, Myth, Folktales, Fraud, Felons, + the Future," from this year's Conference. Listen to Judy Berdy, from the Roosevelt Island Historical Society, talk about Roosevelt Island's fascinating history.

Watch Ms. Berdy's presentation - it's very interesting.



Come celebrate 40 years of living on Roosevelt Island and share your Roosevelt Island memories at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk

  Image of RIHS Visitors Kiosk By Richard Bachman From Friend Of The UES Historic District

Friday, July 7 from 5-8 PM.

See you there.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Center Kiosk Welcomes All - Geese Too

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Visitors Center Kiosk receives all kinds of guests. RIHS President Judy Berdy shares these photos

of visiting Canadian Geese

and other guests admiring the newly planted flowers

courtesy of the Roosevelt Island Garden Club.

RIHS has a part time job available at the Visitors Center Kiosk if you are knowledgeable about Roosevelt Island and enjoy customer service.

Job Available At Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Center Kiosk - Must Have Knowledge Of Roosevelt Island And Enjoy Customer Service

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy reports:

The RIHS is accepting resumes for position at the RIHS Visitor Center.

  Image of RIHS Visitors Kiosk By Richard Bachman From Friend Of The UES Historic District

This is a part time position:

Applicants Must have knowledge of island.

Enjoy customer service

Be flexible for different schedule each month

Speaking a foreign language is a plus

Desire to deal with people politely and enjoy the interaction

Manage the sales and displays at the kiosk Be responsible for daily money

Send 1 page resume to :

rooseveltislandhistory@gmail.com

Roosevelt Island Christmas Carols At MST&DA, Holiday Gifts At RIHS Visitors Kiosk And Christmas Trees From PS/IS 217 PTA At Motorgate Plaza

According to the Main Street Theater & Dance Alliance (MST&DA):

HOLIDAY CAROLING & COMMUNITY GIVING NIGHT @ MST&DA on December 23rd.
​
Doors open at 7pm for refreshments, singing begins at 8pm.

Click here to reserve ticket and for more information.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy reminds us that holiday gifts

from Roosevelt Island's rich history are available at the Visitors Center Kiosk:

Don't forget there's still time to pick up your Roosevelt Island Christmas Tree sponsored by the PS/IS 217 PTA

at Motorgate Plaza on Saturday, December 24 from 9 AM - 3 PM.