RIOC Advisories For Wednesday June 20 - Roosevelt Island Southpoint Park Closed For Herbicide Spraying and No Parking From 559 to 571 Main Street

 Image Of Southpoint Park From Brian Blazak of Roosevelt Island Historical Society

Received the following advisories from the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) for Wednesday June 20.

On Wednesday June 20, 2012 Southpoint Park will be closed due to a scheduled herbicide spraying of the east and west areas.

A further notice will follow regarding Southpoint Park’s re-opening.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

More on Roosevelt Island herbicide spraying from previous posts.

Also:

As a reminder there will be no parking on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 559 Main Street to 571 Main Street between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Any vehicle found in violation will be summonsed and towed.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

UPDATE 6/20 - RIOC adds:

This is a reminder that Southpoint Park will be closed today due to a scheduled herbicide spraying of the east and west areas of the park. Additional work will be performed in the park which includes cutting and removing weeds. The spraying is the second scheduled herbicide treatment to the area that was originally scheduled for earlier this spring. Please note that the organic herbicide is not harmful to wildlife or humans.

A further notice will follow regarding Southpoint Park’s re-opening.

 

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group