Join Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech & the Good Life on Roosevelt Island Association For A Virtual Session Exploring Asthma From Minor Cases To Life Threatening Attacks Thursday November 21

Asthma: Mild to Major - Myths, Medications & Management

Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech and the Good Life on Roosevelt Island Association Present:

Asthma: Mild to Major - Myths, Medications & Management

While asthma onset often begins in childhood, it can begin at any age, affecting approximately 1 in 13 people. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, in 2022, Black females were more than three times as likely to die from asthma than White males. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed.

Join Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech & the Good Life on Roosevelt Island Association for a virtual session, exploring asthma - from minor cases to life-threatening attacks - including its risk factors and symptoms, as well as treatment options. This session also seeks to address commons myths and misconceptions about asthma.

This event is FREE and open to the public

We hope you will join us virtually!

Thursday, November 21 || 5:00 - 6:00 PM Presented by:

Meredith Turetz, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Weill Cornell Medicine

Register Online HERE ...  Zoom information provided following registration.

For assistance via email, please email: communityaffairs@med.cornell.edu or Jane.Swanson@cornell.edu

Foundations Of Tai Chi Free Workshop Friday November 22 At Roosevelt Island Rice & Bowls Restaurant - Learn Movement Skills, Proper Body Alignment, Muscle Isolation & More

Ellen Polivy reports:

Howard Polivy ( assisted by me) will be teaching a one hour Tai Chi foundations workshop this Friday at Rolls and Bowls Restaurant from 5:30 -6:30 pm. 

Participants will learn movement skills they can practice every day going through their day life: proper body alignment, muscle isolation,Tai Chi poring, Tai Chi walking. He will end with “Cloud Hands” a famous powerful and meditative move practiced in all forms of Tai Chi Chuan. 

Howard has been a Tai Chi player for over 45 years. He currently teaches a Tai Chi class Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at the Senior Center open to the community.

The mental and physical benefits of Tai Chi span cultures and generations. Here’s how to get started. https://t.co/EFTFDN2Izy pic.twitter.com/4HzcojoI16

— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 20, 2023

Roosevelt Island Community Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Monday November 25 At The Carter Burden Network RI Older Adult Center - Annual Cafe @Cornell Tech Pre Thanksgiving Lunch Menu Wednesday November 20, Turkey With All The Fixings And Pumpkin Pie Too

The Carter Burden Network Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center is hosting a community Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Monday 25

SPONSORED BY GRUBHUB AND SPREADING LOVE IN PARTNERSHIP WTITH DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL MEMBER JULIE MENIN PRESENTS 

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 

Available for the Roosevelt Island Community this holiday season. 

Monday November 25 

Pick up: RI Older Adult 100 Center - 546 Main St. 

11:00am - 1:00pm 

100 Turkeys to be Given Away for residents of Roosevelt Island

First come, first served until they’re gone! Bring your own bags and carts.

Also, the Roosevelt Island Cafe @Cornell Tech annual pre Thanksgiving lunch  menu

of Turkey with all the Fixings and Pumpkin Pie is tomorrrow, Wednesday November 20.

RIHS Invites You To A Discussion About The Beginnings Of Roosevelt Island As A Residential Community, Northtown 50 Years Later Tuesday November 19 At Public Library - And Discover RI South End History With Tapestry For Sale At Visitors Center Kiosk

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) invites you to a very interesting talk about the beginnings of Roosevelt Island as a residential community.

According to RIHS:

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society Presents: Redeveloping Roosevelt Island 

NORTHTOWN 50 YEARS LATER

 

THE ONGOING QUEST OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION 

On April 25th, 1975, the first resident of Roosevelt Island moved into Eastwood. That was almost 50 years ago now. By 1978, a population of 5,500 had arrived to call Northtown home.

Constructed based on the principles of Philip Johnson and John Burgee's visionary 1969 master plan, Roosevelt Island was an experiment in American urban planning. Despite its positive reception, the plan fell short and Phase 1, known as Northtown, was the only original portion completed. 2,100 units beckoned families back to the city offering the comforts of small-town living, right in the middle of New York City. Today, Northtown represents one of the most diverse zip codes in all of New York City. 

Join us for a presentation hosted by The Roosevelt Island Historical Society, led by Hunter College graduate student Dylan Brown. Brown will explore the history and intricacies of Northtown and raise the question of whether Northtown should now be preserved an an historic example of American urban planning. Come join the open conversation about the future of preservation on Roosevelt Island. 

NOVEMBER 19TH, 6:30PM @ THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND NYPL BRANCH, LOCATED @ 504 MAIN ST.

Last March 19, RIHS hosted Mr Brown at the Roosevelt Island Public Library for a fascinating presentation about the development of Roosevelt Island.

Here's video of the presentation

and the accompanying

slideshow.

Also, check out the historical sites on the south end of Roosevelt Island that are illustrated in a Tapestry 

available for sale at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk. 

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The Tapestry is warm and will teach you about Roosevelt Island History.

Trampled By Tourists On The Roosevelt Island Tram, Over 1500 People Sign Petition For Resident/Workers Tram Boarding Preference So Far - RIOC Public Safety Department Hosting A Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday November 19

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Public Safety Department (PSD) is hosting a community engagement meeting Tuesday November 19.

According to the RIOC PSD:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

This is a reminder that our next PSD Community Engagement Meeting is next Tuesday, November 19th at 6pm inside the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.

As usual, we will be discussing matters of public safety that are important to the island, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you.

If you think the Roosevelt Island Tram long lines stretching down Second avenue

and crowded platform full

of sightseeing tourists 

is a Public Safety hazard, 

come to the PSD Community Engagement Meeting and tell PSD Chief Kevin Brown and Deputy Chief Anthony Amoroso what you think.

Starting November 7, 2024, 1520 people have signed the online petition 

(plus an additional 95 paper signatures) seeking priority boarding for residents and workers who use the Roosevelt Island Tram as essential transportation before crowds of sightseeing tourists riding the tram.

Click here to sign the Petition.    

More on the issue here.

Here's video of the September 17, 2024

 

RIOC PSD Community Engagement meeting.

Roosevelt Island Mediterranean Eatery Introducing New Seasonal Menu of Rotisserie & Fried Chicken With Special Sauces & Toppings Week Of November 18 - Sunday Bagels Open Tomorrow November 17

Roosevelt Island Mediterranean Eatery owner Alon Kruvi tells us he is temporarily closing the restaurant for a week starting Tuesday, November 12 to prepare the kitchen for a new seasonal menu. 

According to Mr Kruvi:

We are going to shut down for a week. We're going to update our kitchen to accommodate a seasonal menu that will come out the week after the next with Rotisserie Chicken, Fried Chicken, Special Sauces, Braized Lamb, Falafel is going to stay, New Toppings, Pita is going to stay but the we are going to focus on marinated, properly cooked, Rotisserie and Fried Chicken.

Mr Kruvi adds:

Sunday Bagels are definitely staying. This Sunday there will be bagels, the following Sunday there will be bagels with all the toppings.

Mediterranean Eatery will reopen with the new menu the week of November 18.

Sunday bagels 

will be open tomorrow November 17.

Horrible News, The Daughter Of Roosevelt Island Tram Operations Manager And 2 Grandsons Shot, 1 Grandson Killed - GoFundMe Page Created To Help The Family

CBS News New York reported on November 2: 

A vigil was held Saturday night for a Westchester County mother and her two sons who police say were shot by the woman's boyfriend earlier this week.

Fifteen-year-old Michael Raimondi was killed late Monday night when police say Fernando Jimenez shot him, his mother and his younger brother at their Somers home.

Jimenez, 40, was arrested hours later. Police say he was hiding out in a real estate office about 10 miles from the crime scene

Christina Raimondi and Matthew Raimondi remain hospitalized....

Christina Raimondi is the daughter, Michael and Matthew Raimondi the grandsons of longtime Roosevelt Island Tram Operations Manager Armando Cordova.

Mr Cordova Shown On Right At May 2016 Tram 40th Anniversary Celebration

A GoFundMe page was created to help the Raimondi family:

Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers,

We’re reaching out during a moment of profound heartbreak on behalf of Christina and her two beloved sons, Matthew and Michael. Recently, this family endured a devastating domestic violence incident. Michael, a cherished 15-year-old son and brother, tragically lost his life, and now Christina and Matthew are both in critical condition. As Christina fights for her life, she faces the unimaginable reality of having to bury her child. Their road to recovery will be long, arduous, and filled with immense challenges....

Click here for more info at the GoFundMe page.

RIVAA Gallery Call For Artists To Showcase Their Artwork And Crafts At December 7-8, 14-15 Affordable Art Fair - November 22 Deadline To Apply For Your Own Table

According to the Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery:

Affordable Art Show @ RIVAA Gallery

Call for Artists

December 7th - 8th and 14th - 15th, 2024

RIVAA Gallery is holding an affordable art sale. Artworks and art related crafts such as ceramics, pottery, textile art or jewelery will be for sale at affordable prices.

The cost for a table will be $20 per day.

There is a 15% commission on sales.

If you're interested in participating for one or more days, use the link below and complete the application by Friday, November 22nd. You can find additional details on the form.

Sponsored Post - Come To The Roosevelt Island Farmers Market This Saturday Featuring Over 10 Varieties Of Local Homegrown Apples - Plus A Wide Variety Of Healthy & Delicious Tasting Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Much More

Come to the Roosevelt Island Farmers Market This Saturday 

at Good Shepherd Plaza for HEALTHY and DELICIOUS TASTING LOCAL HOMEGROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

According to Farmers Market vendor Israel Wengerd of Wengerd Farms:

Local Homegrown Apples  

are high quality this year

and we have 

over 10 varieties. 

We still have local 

homegrown tomatoes 

among many other healthy and delicious fruits and vegetables and much, much more.

The Roosevelt Island Saturday Farmers Market at Good Shepherd Plaza is open early morning to mid afternoon on Saturdays in good weather and bad.

Support your Local Farmers, Eat Healthy!

The Wengerd Family has been serving the Roosevelt Island community at the Saturday Farmers Market for over 35 years.

See you Saturday at Good Shepherd Plaza for the Roosevelt Island Farmers Market

The Farmers Market will move to it's Roosevelt Island Motorgate Plaza winter home on Saturday November 30.

Nuro Self Driving Car Spotted Parked On Roosevelt Island Yesterday - Was It Part Of A Test Drive Experiment Or A Starbucks Coffee Break For The Safety Driver?

A Tipster spotted a Nuro self driving car parked on Roosevelt Island’s Main Street yesterday. 

According to the Tipster:

First one of these I’ve seen. It looked like the safety driver was walking back to it. He had stopped at Starbucks.

The Nuro Driver's AI-first tech in action: one continuous drive through Mountain View's diverse scenarios.
Watch our system handle pedestrians, road changes & complex intersections—showcasing why we're ready for OEM & mobility partners.
Autonomy for all. All roads, all rides.… pic.twitter.com/k7IflhuHpa

— Nuro (@nuro) November 4, 2024

Cornell Tech Professor Wendy Ju is studying human interaction with automation and self driving cars. During an October 10, 2019 Cornell Tech Faculty Roosevelt Island Community Conversation, Professor Ju described her research to a group of very interested residents. I asked her whether Roosevelt Island could be a location for self driving car experimentation. Professor Ju replied:

I don't know if the Nuro self driving car spotted on Roosevelt Island yesterday was part of any test drive experiment or if the Safety Driver just stopped by for a Starbucks coffee.