No Manhattan Bound F Train Subway Service From Roosevelt Island This Weekend, Expect Crowded Tram Cabins and Plan Accordingly - Heightened Security Alert This Weekend For NYC, If You See Something, Say Something

No Manhattan Bound F Train Flyer This Weekend Flyer At Roosevelt Island Subway Station

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

We have been advised by the MTA that there will be no Manhattan bound F Train Service at the Roosevelt Island Station from 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 10th to 5:00 a.m. Monday, September 12th.

RIOC will provide 24-hour Tram and Red Bus service during the weekend to minimize the inconvenience to Island residents.

There will be two Trams running during the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  At all other times during the weekend, both Trams will run at 15 minute intervals.

For additional information on the F line diversions, visit the MTA website at mta.info.  For more information on the Red Bus and Tram, visit our website at rioc.ny.gov.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

Additional information on Roosevelt Island F Train Subway Service Disruption available from the MTA's Planned Service Changes Web Page.

Expect crowded Trams this weekend and plan accordingly.

There is also a heightened security alert for NYC this weekend. 


As the NYC Mayor's Office Tweeted:

Go about your business as normal, but if you see something potentially suspicious, call 311. If it's potentially dangerous, call 911.

UPDATE 6 PM - RIOC issued the following advisory:

Given the announcement by the FBI of a credible terrorist threat, with activities potentially planned for 9/11, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s (RIOC) Public Safety Department (PSD) has taken precautionary measures.  Residents should be aware that there will be an increased PSD and NYPD presence, especially around Island transit hubs.

We ask all residents to be vigilant and to say something if they see something.  Residents should call 212-832-4545, if they see suspicious activity.

Specific actions taken by RIOC include:
 1.  A NYPD Officer from the 19th Precinct will have a post at the Manhattan Tram Station
2.  NYPD Transit will have a presence inside the "F" Train Station, including random container screenings
3.  RIOC's security cameras will be closely monitored by PSD and Tram personnel
4.  PSD Officers will have a post outside the subway station and on the island-side of the Roosevelt Island Bridge and the Tram.