Also, Gristedes $10.00 OFF COUPON if you spend more than $100.00 in one shopping visit (See details in picture)
and FREE SHOPRITE QUART OF MILK COUPON if you spend more than $15.00 in one shopping visit (See details in picture).
Gristedes representative Bob Capano invites Roosevelt Island residents to check out their various product departments for all of your shopping needs.
Also, don't forget the 10% Roosevelt Island Seniors Discount on Tuesday and Wednesday and Sign Up For Gristedes Bonus Cards online or in person at the store.
More Gristedes Supermarket information available at their web site and Twitter feed.
Here's full video of the NYPL Roosevelt Island community presentation last night at the Cultural Center Theater.
Part 1 - Introduction,
history of Roosevelt Island branch,
overview of plan and space layout for new library
and survey results (456 responses).
There were 88,000 library visits last year by Roosevelt Island population of approximately 13 thousand residents. Also, 44% of people on Island have a library card.
Part 2 - Roosevelt Island Branch Librarian Nicole Nelson describes some of the programs and services to be available at the new branch.
Part 3 - Roosevelt Island resident Sharon Berman expresses frustration that the NYPL presentation at the Cultural Center theater did not include Americans With Disability Act accommodation for people with hearing disabilities. The NYPL representatives said that the new Roosevelt Island library branch will have looping technology for people with hearing disabilities.
Part 4 - Questions from residents.
Use of outside space adjacent to library controlled by RIOC - may be used for tables and chairs and tot lot play space,
size of community rooms for adults, teens and children,
Help out Roosevelt Island Girl Scout Troops 3244 & 3245 by purchasing one or more boxes of thin mint, peanut butter or other flavored cookies at the Saturday Roosevelt Island Farmers Market
Image Of Roosevelt Island Girl Scout Leader Janine And Brownies Selling Cookies At Farmers Market
The next free RI Moms on the Move (RI MoM) walk, exercise, chat and play will take place this FRIDAY (please note a change this week to our usual schedule) January 15 2016, at 9:30am a the Tram kiosk.
We will enjoy the walk lead by Renate and later a "Boot camp with Amy" at the 405 playroom. Thank you ladies!
We had a great group last Monday. For now we are meeting twice a week, mostly on Mondays and Thursdays (this week on Friday) at 9:30am at the Tram kiosk and later around 10am in the playrooms.
Not a problem at all if you are late, join us at any time!
How RI MoM works: We meet at the Tram kiosk and go for a walk if everyone is up for it first. Moms (dads are welcome, too!) bring strollers and children of any age. After the walk we go to one of the playrooms (405 tomorrow) where the kids can play
and we can chat and/or exercise. All for free. We hope you can join us!:)
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) is a New York State Public Authority, created as a public benefit corporation to develop, operate, maintain, and manage Roosevelt Island. We provide many vital services; from general maintenance and upkeep to landmark preservation, Public Safety, inter-agency partnerships, and even an automated vacuum-assisted trash removal system! We are committed to open, honest, and effective communication in our working relationships both internally and externally. For more about our responsibilities and mission, visit us at rioc.ny.gov or facebook.com/RIOCny
Responsible for the corporation’s accounting activities / practices, maintenance of fiscal records, safe-guarding the corporation’s assets, preparation of financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, financial control systems, audit and reporting. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to, providing direction and input on corporations financial policies and practices, developing and maintaining relationships with corporation’s consultants (auditors, investment advisor, real estate consultant, public relations firms and legal counsel) and working with real estate developers and housing management companies....
TITLE: Vice President for Operations
DEPARTMENT: Executive Management
SALARY RANGE : $137,500 to $150,000
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the President/Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President for Operations will plan, organize, direct, manage, review and evaluate the activities, operations, programs and services of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. Ensures that the corporation's operations and core functions effectively serve the needs of Roosevelt Island residents and other stakeholders, while complying with applicable laws and regulations; and performs related duties as assigned by the President/CEO....
DEPARTMENT : Engineering/Operations Department
TITLE: Facilities Manager
SALARY RANGE: $60,000 – $75,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Engineering or Operations Department Head, the incumbent supervises and monitors the upkeep of all RIOC facilities, supervises employees working in Facilities Maintenance, including seasonal employees and any assigned staff....
Thursday, January 14th at 6pm, the New York Public Library will be holding a community meeting to present plans for its new Roosevelt Island library. The meeting will take place at the current branch, located at 524 Main Street, New York, NY. (UPDATE 1/14 - MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT CULTURAL CENTER THEATER, 548 MAIN STREET)
The meeting comes at the heels of survey results of over 500 Roosevelt Islanders who were asked what they were hoping for in the new branch.
The new branch will now triple in square footage and will contain numerous new features including:
A 670 sq ft community room with assisted listening devices (there was no community room before)
A newly formed children's room (640 sq. ft; no children's room before)
A dedicated space for teens
5X as many PCs available for patron usage and twice as many laptops.
New, padded flooring, furniture and dedicated wall spaces
Construction of the new building begins in Fall 2016, with an expected completion date of late 2017-early 2018.
Roosevelt Island resident Christina Delfico shares these photos and reports on the Kallos State of the District Address:
City Council Member Ben Kallos honored PS IS 217, Girl Scout troop leaders Janine Schaefer, and Aiesha Eleusizov, and Roosevelt Islanders at his State of the District event on January 10, 2016 for winning the 2015 Participatory Budget Vote. Roosevelt Island's community garnered half a million dollars towards the STEM Green Roof Project.
There were loud cheers when Principal Beckman and PTA president Olga Shchuchinov were mentioned along with 217 students and the Brownies and Girl Scouts from troops 3001, 3244 and 3245 for their winning efforts.
Also, Roosevelt Island Brownie Girl Scout Emily Eleusizov discussed school lunch quality with Council Member Kallos.
The hour long event was attended by the Manhattan Borough President Brewer, Assembly Member Seawright, Senator Krueger, and Comptroller Scott Stringer who enjoyed several photos of Roosevelt Islanders and 217 on the big screen. What a great way to start 2016.
Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy reports:
The RIHS Visitor Center is going crazy for dogs. Just arrived are our exclusive dog bowls. Large bowls are $24- and small ones are $20- each. One side features our Lunatic Asylum logo
and the other side features either "water" or "food".
Special orders can be arranged.
Also, our Asylum mugs are in stock at $12- each.
Stop by the kiosk to choose your favorite for Fido.
Kiosk is open 12 noon to 5 p.m Wednesdays thru Sundays.
UPDATE 5:50 PM - Roosevelt Island St Cabrini Catholic parishioner Frank Farance comments below that religious groups who use the Good Shepherd Chapel were upset they were not notified of the Good Shepherd Chapel floor replacement. Mr. Farance says that Church objects were damaged and worship services disrupted due to the floor replacement.
I asked RIOC President Charlene Indelicato to comment on the matter. Ms. Indelicato replied:
All three parishes were notified last week that Good Shepherd would not be usable this weekend. Each one had alternate arrangements through myself and their parish managers. Public safety was also notified and instructed to allow access to set up/move what was necessary for mass at times that weren't listed on the booking report.
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.
The Purpose of this Blog is to provide accurate and timely information about Roosevelt Island as well as a forum for residents to express opinions and engage in a dialogue to improve our community.
