Thanks to Ellen Polivy for sharing the video.
Island Krewe will be performing again at the Library outdoor plaza, and at Granny Annie's and The Sanctuary. Check back later for the dates.
Here's more on our the local Island Krewe Roosevelt Island jazz musicians..
Many Roosevelt Island residents have been complaining recently about the smell of marijuana prevalent on our public streets, in residential building corridors and coming into their homes from nearby apartments.New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed a report about 311 odor complaints Friday, saying he smells a lot of marijuana these days. The mayor’s odorous observation came in response to a question about outdoor odor complaints being at an all-time high. https://t.co/AuvmQIROq2 pic.twitter.com/Inva3yGnQQ
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) July 15, 2022
During the August 16 Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Public
Safety Committee meeting, Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC)
Public Safety Department
(PSD) Chief Kevin Brown addressed the issue of marijuana smoking. According to
Chief Brown:
One quality of life issue that that I will talk about ...is marijuana smoking. ...
I've had discussions with the Manhattan District Attorney's office, I've had discussions with residents. Marijuana possession and smoking up to a certain amount is not against the law. It is decriminalized.
We are constantly called to navigate the decriminalization of marijuana. We're doing the best that we can. We are talking to the buildings, to the residents and trying to keep a handle on this....
RIRA PSC Committee Chair Erin Feely-Nahem asked:
What area are you seeing the marijuana smoking?...
Chief Brown answered:
It's not prevalent on the promenades.It's right on Main Street. The smoking is right in front of the buildings, in the apartments.
No one's hiding from smoking marijuana, it's right out in the open.
We haven't had many complaints of any one smoking in the playgrounds or even the parks. People are just smoking walking down the street...
Deputy Chief Anthony Amoroso reported PSD is getting many complaints from
residents about marijuana smoking in nearby apartments.
Chief Brown added about marijuana smoking in the residential buildings:
It's not a Law Enforcement issue. It's almost like if we told somebody to put out a cigarette in their building. They're not committing a crime or even a violation.Here's the RIRA PSC marijuana discussion with PSD Chief Kevin Brown.
Fox 5 New York has the Do's and Don't of Weed use in NY State.
By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 4:25:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: Kevin Brown , marijuana , Public Safety committee Report
Yesterday I published a story based upon information provided by the NYPD Press Office of a 21 year old woman being raped in the area between the back of the Motorgate garage and FDNY Station
... a 21 year old woman was raped in that area at approximately 2:00 this morning. The NYPD spokesperson added that a "Good Samaritan" walking nearby spotted the woman lying on the ground asking for help. Her dress was pulled down. The woman was taken to Cornell Hospital. The investigation is ongoing. No additional information available at this time....Today, at about 4:45 PM, Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Public Safety Department Chief Kevin Brown reports:
There has been some discussion within the community surrounding an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Roosevelt Island on or about August 17th. RIOC’s Public Safety Department and members of NYPD’s 114th Precinct conducted a thorough investigation into the matter and have determined that the claim was unfounded as there is no evidence that a crime has been committed; and the alleged victim has since recanted their story.
Earlier today a Roosevelt Islander Tipster reported yellow caution tape was blocking access to an area between the back of the Motorgate garage and FDNY Station on the waterfront promenade facing Queens and described it as a "crime scene".
I went to learn what happened and found NYPD officers
keeping people away from the blocked off area.
Later a NYPD spokesperson reported a 21 year old woman was raped in that area at approximately 2:00 this morning.
The NYPD spokesperson added that a "Good Samaritan" walking nearby spotted the woman lying on the ground asking for help. Her dress was pulled down. The woman was taken to Cornell Hospital. The investigation is ongoing. No additional information available at this time.
I asked Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Shelton Haynes and Public Safety Department Chief Kevin Brown for comment.
Will update if RIOC provides any information.
Last evening, August 16, Chief Brown met with the Roosevelt island Residents Association (RIRA) Public Safety Committee to discuss a variety of issues.
Chief Brown repeated what he often says that Roosevelt Island is one of the safest communities in NYC. According to Chief Brown, during July there were 5 felonies on Roosevelt Island, 3 assaults, 1 Grand Larceny and 1 burglary.
Here's the full RIRA Public Safety Committee meeting discussion.
UPDATE 8/18 4:45 PM - According to Roosevelt Island Public Safety Chief Kevin Brown:
There has been some discussion within the community surrounding an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Roosevelt Island on or about August 17th. RIOC’s Public Safety Department and members of NYPD’s 114th Precinct conducted a thorough investigation into the matter and have determined that the claim was unfounded as there is no evidence that a crime has been committed; and the alleged victim has since recanted their story.
By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 5:37:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: Crime , nypd , Public Safety committee Report
According to artist NicoleBrancoto's website:
Duo Extempore interprets history, art, and space through music, exploring the very spaces in which they perform with specially curated improvisations. Through this unique storytelling process, the space itself becomes the score for impromptu pieces, bringing stories of the past into the present-day imagination.
it's nice to be on the island is a concert film by Duo Extempore, exploring the stories of Roosevelt Island in New York City's East River with specially curated improvisation.
Evan Jagels and Nicole Brancato are bold and sensitive improvisers, forging heartfelt connections with their audiences through their visceral collaborative energy. As sought-after artists with impressive versatility, their extensive credits include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Banff Centre of the Arts, NPR, the Blue Note in Germany, and the UniJazz Festival in the Czech Republic....
Learn more about Duo Extempore and Nicole Brancato.
The Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MST&DA) presents Open Mic/Piano Karaoke at The Sanctuary event space/cafe (851 Main Street) Thursday evening August 18.
MSTDA OPEN MIC
Thursday, 8/18 @ 7-9:30pm
FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!!!
See a sneak peek performance by The Monkey King Jr Cast! And a line-up of talented Roosevelt Island singers!
Join the monthly open mic/piano karaoke, hosted by MSTDA's Kimbirdlee & J-Fad!
Have your moment in the spotlight with live accompaniment by J-Fad!
Want to sing? CLICK HERE to sign up, or COME IN PERSON!
Location: The Sanctuary, 851 Main St, Roosevelt Island
Here's a sample from the July MST&DA Open Mic at The Sanctuary.
CLICK HERE to sign up, or come in person to MST&DA Open Mic at The Sanctuary on Thursday August 18.
Or come by to watch the Open Mic event and enjoy the food and drink at The Sanctuary.
By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 5:41:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: Main Street Theater and Dance Alliance , Sanctuary Event
A Roosevelt Island Tipster reported yesterday:
Hi thought you might be interested, while having lunch at the Graduate Hotel Anything At All restaurant, a camera man and a “reporter” from WPIX came in, I personally had no clue who it was.However, I did ask “what they were doing here”. He told me “he was here to interview the chef”. Pretty good interview.
The WPIX 11 reporter was Greg Mocker doing a story about Anything At All restaurant chef Megan Brown.
Story of resilience: New Roosevelt Island restaurant openshttps://t.co/0npVu7n3yi
— PIX11 News (@PIX11News) August 12, 2022
More info on Roosevelt Island's Anything At All restaurannt menu and info here.
Also, take a look at this January 2022 Roosevelt Islander story about chef Megan Brown's journey from homelessness to the Culinary Institute of America and now Roosevelt Island's Graduate Hotel Anything At All restaurant.
Nice piece on @wpix with @gregmocker profiling a new restaurant on Roosevelt Island. But the best was telling New Yorkers how they can get there:
— Streetfilms (1,039 videos!) (@Streetfilms) August 13, 2022
- Tram
- Ferry
- Bus
- Subway
But no mention of driving. Because he’s a real New Yorker! pic.twitter.com/hl4TsEKIgj
