Scenes From 2011 Roosevelt Island Day - Petting Zoo, Games, Rides, Treats, Blood Donations, Friends, Neighbors, Family Fun & More

Despite the overcast skies, threat of rain which later turned into a misty rain and cool weather, Roosevelt Island residents came out to Good Shepherd Plaza earlier today to take part in Roosevelt Island Day 2011.

Here are some scenes.

The petting zoo

with ducks,

a turkey and

lamb

as well as a pony to ride.

There were spinning rides for little kids,

those a little bit older

and inflatables to jump on.

Popcorn

 

 and cotton candy were offered

and accepted

as was candied apples.

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Council Members had caps and visors to sell



and parents were able to obtain Child ID's for their Kids.

Roosevelt Island's Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney visited the Roosevelt Island Blood Donors,

met with constituents and

and then tried to hail a cab.  Actually, it was not a cab but a car.

No doubt about it, the 2011 Roosevelt Island Day was a very nice day.

More Scenes from 2011 Roosevelt Island Day



Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Leslie Torres reported that today's Roosevelt Island Day was sponsored by;

...Roosevelt Island Youth Program, Urban American, Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, Island House, Island Kids, PS/IS 217 PTA, Rivercross, RIRA, RISA, RIVAA, Roosevelt Island Living Library, and Westview.