arrest - two male subjects were observed by psd officers one male summonsed for urinating in public, other male was summonsed for unlawful possession of marijuana.
0700 hrs. 07/18/08 - 0700 hrs. 07/19/08
Theft of Service / Attempted Robbery - Driver of livery cab reports one male subject and three females try to take his cell phone and his money. Search made with negative result . NYPD refused.
Car Stop / Unlicenced Driver - Motorist was observed by PSD officer driving through stop sign. Driver I.D. expired 10 yrs ago. Male subject escorted to PSD. Co worker returned with updated document summonses were issued by PSD.
Aided - Male tenant reports having reaction to his medications. EMS transported to Hospital.
Criminal Mischief - Anonymous male reports broken window at 549 Main St. RIOC was notify of condition. Search made with negative results.
Stuck Elevator - PSD officer responded to 580 Main St. Officer reports elevator between floors. Super on scene. Passenger with dog reports no injuries, refuse EMS. Stuck inside for 15 minutes.
Criminal Mischief - Female reports rear window to her vehicle broken . Search made with negative results. NYPD refused.
Arrest - NYPD Officer took male subject for questioning with PSD assistance.
Graffiti - PSD Officer writing on 4th floor rear elevator. Search made with negative results. Super notified.
Criminal Mischief - PSD Officer observed insulation from steampipe in stairwell pulled off. Search made with negative results.
Reckless Endangerment - PSD Officer responded to 540 for objects being thrown out of a window. Search made with negative results. Super notified of open Window.
Investigation - PSD Officer observed two male subjects taking pictures of 59th St. bridge while vehicle was moving. They were stopped and questioned. NYPD contacted. NYPD Officer spoke to subjects and released. Pictures were taken by NYPD.
0700 hrs 07/17/08 - 0700 hrs 07/18/08 hrs
Water leak - PSD and Super responded to apt for water leak. No water coming from apt. Super secured apt door.
Investigation - Officer observed CBS parked on seawall filming. Was advised to obtain RIOC permit in future. RIOC Parks Director notified.
Brush fire - PSD put out fire. No injuries or damage.
Suspicious male - PSD checked ID and man turned out to be hospital patient. Patient returned to hospital.
7/16/08-7:00 AM to 7/17/08-7:00 AM
Lost Property- A cell phone. Search made with negative results. NYPD refused.
Runaway/Pins/Family Court- 2 Youths taken to Group Home Headquarters. One youth taken to Family Court by NYPD.
Graffiti- Outside of Building. UA notified. Also to be referred to NYPD Graffiti Task Force.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Unleashed Dog/Unlawful Possession of Marijuana- Arrest by PSD.
Missing Person- NYPD responded. Search made for the missing with negative results.
Unsecured Premises- On trailers. Search made and appeared to be in order. They were secured by PSD.
Graffiti- 5 Subjects arrested by PSD. 47 cans of spray paint also confiscated by PSD.
7/15/08-7:00 AM to 7/16/08-7:00 AM
Child Custody Dispute- NYPD responded and filed a report. No injuries.
Petit Larceny- A digital camera was left in a store and was taken. Search for the subject yielded negative results. Victim to notify NYPD on his own.
Graffiti- In building. Search for the subject yielded negative results. RY Mgt notified.
Larceny- Subject was shoplifting in a store. NYPD responded and a trespass notice filed.
Reckless Endangerment- Rock thrown to victims hand. EMS refuged and NYPD. No visible injuries. It was thrown from unknown location. Search for the subject yielded negative results.
Aided- Person fell off bicycle and sustained minor injuries. EMS refused.
Arrest-Alcohol/Open Container- 2 subjects arrested by PSD.
Harassment- Subject left threatening note. NYPD refused.
Petit larceny- 2 subjects took money. NYPD responded. Money was retrieved from subjects and victim refused to file charges. No injuries.
Verbal Dispute- Between relatives. PSD responded and it was resolved.
Trespassing/Criminal Mischief- glass found by building and garbage in stairwell. Search for the subject yielded negative results.
7/14/08-7:00 AM to 1/15/08-7:00 AM
Aided- Person slipped from wheelchair and assisted up by PSD. No injuries. EMS refused.
Criminal Mischief- "13B and 19B" burned door bell and damage to the wall. UA notified. Search for the subject made with negative results.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Disorderly Conduct- Subject arrested by PSD.
Missing Youth- PSD responded. Youth found by PSD.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided/DOA- A deceased person of natural Causes. NYPD and EMS responded.
7/13/08-7:00 AM to 7/14-08-7:00 AM
Aided- an ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Investigation- Light House East gate Th. chain is missing. It may have been removed for Good will Special Event.
Verbal Dispute- 2 roommates of a college No injuries and NYP refused. They will speak to the Dean to make other living arrangements.
Disorderly Conduct/Resisting Arrest/Criminal Mischief/Harassment -Arrest made by LSD.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Tampered lock- Tooth pick jammed into the lock. UBA notified. search for the subject made with negative results.
Possible Assault- NYP responded but report was refused.
Trespassing- Subject climbed fence to the pool Subject ran and fled. NYP was refused. Search made for the subject with negative results.
This fills a longstanding need, and thanks to all the leaders who pulled it together. For balance now, we need resident leadership to come up with something similar. RIRA is a wreck waiting for...
Jesus Christ. Give it up. The priority boarding is not going to happen. If the line is too long, take the subway. It's not that far from the tram station on either end of the trip.
The protections from Public Safety for tram safety diminish the man hours of protection that Roosevelt Islanders pay for to protect us right here in our community. While It's necessary,...
It good idea but need to think about a limit number of passes per person or some other control to stop people trying to grab multiples for sale. Also have to think where/when do you get the daily...
There is no extra fee for the annual Fast Line Pass. The idea is the same thing as what your are calling Priority Boarding. The idea that is different is that anyone (residents/workers/visitors)...
Re. the 8:30 update: The Roosevelt Landings Residents Association determined that at least 22 heater sparkings and fires had taken place in our building in recent months. I personally experienced 3...
Roosevelt Island is a mixed income, racially diverse waterfront community situated in the East River of New York City between Manhattan and Queens and is jurisdictionally part of Manhattan. The Roosevelt Island Tramway, which connects Roosevelt Island to the rest of Manhattan, has become the iconic symbol of Roosevelt Island to its residents.
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