On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars...
If you know a Veteran or see one on the street today, please take a brief moment to thank them for their service to our country. Also, don't just thank them today but do it throughout the year and thank our active duty soldiers as well.
Playoffs Begin tomorrow for Roosevelt Island Youth Program Soccer.
This weekend the Roosevelt Island Youth Program Soccer will begin it's playoff season, round one on Saturday, November 11, starting at 9:30 AM and continuing thru the day till 7 PM.
After a hard fought season our playoffs bracket is set.
The winners will move on to Championship Weekend on November 18th, times to be announced. So even if it's cold, take some time out of your to support the youth of Roosevelt Island.
owner Kaie Razaghie yesterday that the restaurant's long delayed re-opening will occur next week. Mr Kramer relayed his conversation about the Nisi restaurant opening to those attending last evening's Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Real Estate Development Advisory committee meeting. Others at the meeting were told Nisi would open after Thanksgiving.
A good indication that Nisi will open soon is that they are hiring staff. According to this sign displayed on the front door window:
Dear Neighbors,
In an effort to bring you a spectacular dining experience, we are putting together a team of passionate, energetic and experienced members from our community. If you or someone you know is excited to join us, please send resume and pictures to NisiResume@gmail.com
Thank you and see you soon
Kaie and Alex
Roosevelt Island is anxiously awaiting the return of Kaie, Alex and the opening of Nisi.
PRIORITY REPAIRS R Trains skip 5 Av/59 St, Lexington Av/59 St and Queens Plaza in both directions Weekend , Saturday and Sunday, Nov 11 - 12
Trains are rerouted via the F in both directions between 57 St-7 Av, Manhattan and 36 St, Queens, making stops at the Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge F Stations.
Take a look at this fantastic aerial drone footage taken from Roosevelt Island recently. Click on the full screen icon at bottom right of video and it will seem like a roller coaster ride up, down and across Roosevelt Island.
It was one of my favorite experiences so far as a drone pilot, Roosevelt island is an amazing place with beautiful buildings and a really amazing view.
that was displayed in mock up form near the Tram and Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Visitors Center Kiosk last September 26 be installed on a permanent basis somewhere on Roosevelt Island?
That decision may be made at the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Real Estate Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) meeting tomorrow, November 9. Among the items on the November 9 REDAC Agenda is:
Discussion of the RI Welcome Monument Placement
During the October 19 RIOC Board Meeting Public Session, RIHS President Judy Berdy spoke for some in the community who do not want to see the Giant RI monument installed, particularly if it placed near the Visitors Center Kiosk.
RIOC President Rosenthal replied that the Giant RI Monument was approved by the RIOC Board of Directors and that the only remaining issue was where it was to be placed.
RIOC Director Margie Smith said her recollection was that the Board only approved going forward with the Giant RI Monument mock up display and that a final installation must be approved by the RIOC Board.
Ms Rosenthal and RIOC General Counsel Jaci Flug agreed to review the video of previous meeting discussion to determine what was agreed to.
I followed up by asking RIOC:
During the October 19 RIOC Board meeting discussion, there was a disagreement about whether the Board approved the installation of Hudson Related big RI logo signage.
Several Board members said they only approved the placing of mock up RI sign - not the final approval to install it.
RIOC President and General Counsel said the Board approved the installation of the Big RI Sign but not it's final location.
Has RIOC looked back at the video to see what was actually approved? The video no longer on the public RIOC web site.
Has it been determined what was approved, the installation or just the placement of mock up?
Ms. Flug replied:
I have reviewed the video which is very brief. In it, Margie makes a statement about relying upon what is in the materials and I have pasted what was written in the materials:
The Kiosks and wayfinding signs will be completed in accordance with the annexed cost estimates. The design and placement location of the welcome monument will not be finalized without the approval of the Real Estate Development Advisory Committee of the RIOC Board.
Ms Flug adds that the agreement between Hudson Related and RIOC states:
All Wayfinding Devices shall be installed in locations substantially as depicted on the renderings prepared by Calori & Vanden-Eyden dated April 11, 2017, attached hereto as Exhibit B. If during mockup or installation phase, Subtenant concludes that any of the proposed locations are structurally unsound or inadequate for installation, Subtenant shall propose alternative locations for RIOC's approval.
In all cases, the final locations of all Wayfinding Devices shall be subject to RIOC's final approval. The final design and location of the Welcome Monument shall be specifically approved by the Real Estate Development Advisory Committee of the RI OC Board of Directors following the mockup phase.
Here is the discussion with Ms. Berdy and the RIOC Board during the October 19 Public Session of the RIOC Board of Directors meeting.
Here's more from previous post on the Roosevelt Island Giant RI monument including various opinions on whether or not it should be permanently displayed.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Real Estate Development Advisory Committee of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the RIOC Administrative Office, 591 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.
Agenda:
1. Discussion of the RI Welcome Monument Placement
2. Review of the Crown Castle NG East LLC Proposal on Cell Service Infrastructure on Roosevelt Island
3. Review of Open Construction Projects
4. Any Other Committee Business That May be Brought Before the Committee
UPDATE 11/9, 9 PM - Following a presentation by Mr. Kramer and his staff in support of the Giant RI monument, RIOC's REDAC postponed any final decision in order to obtain views of the residents on the monument.
Will have more on issue including video of the discussion.
Film Screening and Discussion with Documentarian Hank Linhart
Free and open to the Public
Roosevelt Island Library, 524 Main Street
Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Get a fascinating close-up look at a hidden corner of Roosevelt Island’s nearby neighbor, Long Island City (LIC), in the one-hour film Blissville.
In Blissville, documentarian Hank Linhart captures the varied businesses in this historic neighborhood within LIC named after Neziah Bliss, who owned most of the land in the 1830s and 1840s. These include a sushi factory, an Afghan bakery, and a company that manufactures replicas of the Statue of Liberty.
Blissville also documents the every day lives of LIC residents, including a rare glimpse into a community of the Romani (known in the English speaking world as gypsies).
The film Blissville is based on research that Mr. Linhart began in 1989, suspended in 1996, resumed in 2012, and completed in 2017. Following the screening of Biissville, Mr. Linhart will lead an audience discussion.
The event, free and open to the public, is the second in the Society’s annual series of Fall Lectures.
DIRECTIONS: Take the Tram at 59th Street and Second Avenue, the F train, or the NYC Ferry (Astoria route) to Roosevelt Island. Take the island’s free Red Bus or walk eight minutes north to 524 Main Street.
... the 2017 Pumpkin Smash on Roosevelt Island becomes part of the Department of Sanitation’s official citywide efforts to reduce landfill waste. This is historic and it is happening right here, be a part of it!
This event is made possible by RIOC, NYC Compost hosted by BigReuse, Manhattan Park, Roosevelt Island Garden Club and iDig2Learn
In Collaboration with 217PTA, RI Parents' Network, Island Kids, Girl Scouts, Gristedes, Wengerd Farm, RIRA, RIYP, NYC Ferry Operated by Hornblower, Cornell Tech and RI Explorers
Children, families and anyone with a pumpkin, squash or gourd to recycle for compost can come smash pumpkins, eat pie and drink apple cider from our Wengerd farm market and enjoy coffee donated by Gristedes....
... We hope everyone will learn that plant based materials, like pumpkins, can be composted and returned to the earth rather than trashed and trucked to landfill....
Ms Delfico and her friend Maria describe the Roosevelt Island Pumpkin Smash
Here are some more scenes of the fun times at the Roosevelt Island Pumpkin Smash.
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.
