Roosevelt Island Tree Removed From Behind Island House For Safety Reasons Today - 3 New Trees To Be Planted In Its Place

Image of Trees Surrounding Island House via Google Maps  (for illustrative purposes, not depicting tree removed)

Received the following advisory from the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

We were saddened today to have to cut down a very old tree that stood behind Island House. Unfortunately the tree's roots were damaged and it had become a safety concern.  After several inspections by Island House management and by experts that RIOC hired, we were informed that the tree would have to be cut down.  While we share the community's sadness over the loss of the beloved tree, we are pleased to announce that we will be planting three young trees in its place.