Roosevelt Island Community Report From RIOC President Susan Rosenthal - Seawall Railings, Sportspark Opening Soon Maybe, Blackwell House, Tram Platforms & Elevators, Youth Center Rats, Renovation, Operator, Renwick Ruins, Water Safety, Picnic Tables, Water Fountains & BBQ's

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Susan Rosenthal reported to the March 23 RIOC Board of Directors meeting on current projects including:

• Seawall railings replacement - start construction in June,
• Sportspark announcement regarding opening hopefully by Monday or Tuesday,
• Blackwell House renovation Request For Proposal (RFP) posted,
• Tram Platforms renovation (both Manhattan and Roosevelt Island stations)
• Rat problems at Roosevelt Island Youth Center,
• Youth Center Building Renovation,
• Youth Center Operator RFP being revised with assistance of NY State Office of Children & Family Services,
• Renwick Ruins Scaffolding To Repair Falling Cornice and 
• Final Report coming soon on status of Renwick Ruins condition commissioned by FDR Park (estimated cost of stabilizing Ruins is $20 Million)

Here's Ms. Rosenthal's report to the RIOC Board (Part 1)



Part 2:

• Tram Elevator RFP - creating glossy brochures and exploring personal contacts seeking contractors,
• Roosevelt Island Public Space Water - It's safe,
• New BBQ's, picnic tables and benches, and water fountains,
• Motorgate Gallery Art Gallery Opening and
• Renwick Ruins Stabilization and future plans for re-purposing.