Sponsored Post - Re - Elect Liz Krueger For NY State Senate District 28 Which Now Includes Roosevelt Island - Early Voting October 29 To November 6, Election Day November 8 At PS 217

Re - Elect Liz Krueger For NY State Senate District 28 Which Now Includes Roosevelt Island

Early Voting starts today and runs through Nov. 6. Election Day is Nov. 8. Make a plan to vote - we can do it! Find your pollsites and view a sample ballot here: https://t.co/a7wbUPOLio. pic.twitter.com/0t6fLn4R8M

— Senator Liz Krueger 🇺🇦 (@LizKrueger) October 29, 2022

Roosevelt Island early voting and election day polling location is at PS 217 (645 Main Street)

Happy Saturday Night - Enjoy Video Of Stomp Society Swing Band Performing I Want You To Be My Baby By Louis Prima At The Roosevelt Island Sanctuary Events/Cafe Space

The Stomp Society Swing Band:

... is a high-energy, electrifying NYC-based swing band that specializes in the 1920s–1950s dance music which was known as the "Swing Era." They are a 5 to 6-piece mini big band that will captivate your attention with their amazing charismatic players! They are a throwback to the best decades where the showmanship of big bands focused on the players, each being an important solo voice. They are a showstopper!...

They recently performed at The Roosevelt Island Sancturay Events Space/Cafe.

Enjoy the Stomp Society playing I Want You To Be My Baby by Louis Prima at The Sanctuary.

Come In Costume For Return Of The Roosevelt Island Main Street Halloween Parade And More Harvest Extravaganza Fun At Southpoint Park Saturday October 29 - Trick Or Treat Halloween Dog Party Too

This is a pleasant surprise.

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) announced earlier this week that the Main Street Halloween Parade will take place Saturday, October 29, after previously saying it would not be part of this year's Halloween festivities.

RIOC President Shelton Haynes reported to the October 20 RIOC Board of Directors meeting that the Main Street Halloween Parade would not be part of this year's Roosevelt Island Halloween festivities at Southpoint Park but would return in 2023.

On October 14, I asked RIOC Public Information Officer Akeem Jamal:

The Roosevelt Island Main Street Halloween Parade has been a tradition enjoyed by residents for many years. I believe 35 years.

 It may be understandable that the parade did not happen during the worst of COVID but now that we are getting back to normal, why is the Main Street Halloween Parade being replaced by an event at Southpoint Park? Any comment from Rioc? 

Mr Jamal replied on October 17:

There is no comment at this time from RIOC. With a new communications team slowly coming on board, we hope to get back to where we were soon pre-pandemic and raise the bar!

Great news that RIOC is bringing back the Main Street Halloween Parade this year.

More details on the Roosevelt Island Halloween Extravaganza from RIOC:

The Halloween Parade and Extravaganza will be held this Saturday, October 29th! Parade participants will gather at 10:15 AM at Capobianco Field (opposite 595 Main Street) and proceed down Main Street to South Point Park for the Extravaganza.  South Point Park for the Extravaganza.  Rain date Sunday, October 30th.

No Parking on Sections of Main Street

• In front of or opposite 501 to 645 Main St from Friday, 10/28/22 at 11:00 PM through Saturday, 10/29/22 at 12:00 PM
• At the rear of 405 to 475 Main St from Friday, 10/28/22 at 11:00 PM through Saturday, 10/29/22 at 12:00 PM
• In front of or opposite 250 to 281 Main St from Friday, 10/28/22 at 11:00 PM through Saturday, 10/29/22 at 12:00 PM

Traffic Changes on Main Street

Traffic will be stopped from 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM, between Capobianco Field on Main Street and West Road, for the parade.

10:40-11:30 Traffic will be diverted from West roadway at Tram to East side Main Street F/O 405 Main Street to 480 Main Street

Parade Information

• 10:15 AM - Parade organizes at Capobianco Field. (Wristbands will be given out to all participants in the park).
• 10:45 AM - Parade kick-off, led by PSD/Grounds vehicle. The Parade will head south on Main Street, passing the business district, proceeding to the Blackwell turnaround. Once at Blackwell, the parade will continue south on West Road, passing the subway, ending at South point park.
• 11:00 AM - Enter South point park. Attendees wishing to park strollers will be directed to a designated area outside the park.
• 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM - If you can’t make the Halloween parade, feel free to join us at South Point Park for the Extravaganza!

Have fun!!!

UPDATE 5 PM - Wildlife Freedom Foundation Trick or Treat Halloween Dog Party at Southpoint Park Cat Sanctuary too.

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Main Street Theatre And Dance Alliance Presents A Night Of Crazy Kooky Performances By Insanely Special Guests At The Broadway Madhouse Cabaret Saturday October 29 - A Fundraising Event To Benefit The Local Roosevelt Island Community Theatre

Roosevelt Island's Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MST&DA) invites you to:

BROADWAY MADHOUSE CABARET

A Benefit for Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

Sat. October 29th 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm

A night of crazy, kooky performances by insanely special guests including the cast of MSTDA'S "THE PROM", a return of the EVILS from MSTDA'S Children's Theatre "DESCENDANTS", and the appearance of an actual Broadway wig from one of the greatest and the longest running Broadway musicals of all time... come see for yourself!!!

With a nod to the 2019 Disney Villians Cabaret and inspired by the NYC Insane Asylum that once existed on Roosevelt Island, MSTDA is presenting another evening of completely mad performances by up and coming NYC talents, along with MSTDA staff and students. MC Louis Ladehoff (Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde) and his insane assistant Kimbirdlee Fadner (Christine Daaè) will introduce you to all the crazy inmates of MSTDA’s Broadway Madhouse in a night that’s sure to entertain.

LIVE PERFORMANCE - KIDS ACTIVITIES - REFRESHMENTS

Everyone is encouraged to come in costume

Click here to purchase tickets.

Also,  mark your calendars! 

The Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance has a full season of 2022-23 shows coming up. 

THE GHOSTS ALL AROUND YOU A Multigenerational Holiday Musical December 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7:30pm December 11 & 18 @ 4pm 

THE CRUCIBLE MSTDA Teen Theatre January 27 @ 8 PM January 28 @ 2 PM & 8:00 PM January 29 @ 6 PM 

THE PROM MSTDA Adult Musical March 3 @ 8 PM March 4 @ 2 PM & 8 PM March 5 @ 6 PM 

AND MORE!!! The Main Stree

The Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance strives to nourish creativity by providing high quality music, theatrical and dance training as well as performing opportunities to everyone in our diverse community. We believe that every person, child or adult, should have the opportunity to participate in the arts, regardless of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic background or age. Visit www.mstda.org for more info. @mstda_ri

Sponsored Post - Vote To Elect Who Will Represent You - 2022 NY General Election Early Voting Begins Saturday October 29 Thru Sunday November 6, Election Day Is Tuesday November 8, Roosevelt Island Polling Location Is At PS 217

2022 New York General Election Early Voting begins Saturday October 29 thru Sunday November 6. The General Election Day is Tuesday, November 8.

The Roosevelt Island  polling site is at PS/IS 217 (645 Main Street)

for both Early voting

and Election Day.

Click here for your sample Roosevelt Island ballot.

You're Invited To A Roosevelt Island Artist Salon, The Subject Is Music And The Conversation Is With Classical Pianist/Advertising Legend Roy Eaton And Hip Hop Music Producer Vince Pierce Thursday October 27 At Good Shepherd Chapel Sanctuary

 OPEN DOORS NYC Program Associate Alex Eshelman reports:

OPEN DOORS is sponsoring a series of free public salons hosted by Roosevelt Islander Thom Heyer. The premise is to bring together two island residents who are involved in a similar discipline of the Arts, but approach it in different ways. This will be the first of five salons which Thom will be presenting every two months, from now through June 2023. The first salon, entitled "The Subject is Music", will pair Roy Eaton: a classically trained pianist & composer with Vince Pierce: a spoken word/hip-hop musician and producer. Thom will be presenting his guests in an intimate setting with time for Q&A afterwards. Join them this coming Thursday, October 27th at 7pm at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. The event is FREE. Masks and hand sanitizer will be offered, but not mandatory.

This event is also available to join via Zoom if you're not in town or are unable to attend in person! You can join the call with this link or with the QR code on the flyer, full invitation below.

We really look forward to seeing everyone who can make it on Thursday! I'm really excited about these salons and think it'll be a cool atmosphere for us all to share. Feel free to bring friends along, I reiterate, this event is FREE!

See y'all soon, have a great week 

Here's more on Roy Eaton

 and Vince Pierce

Click here for more info.

Watch Video Of An Up Close & Personal Open House NY Guided Tour Yesterday Of The Roosevelt Island AVAC Underground Garbage Collection System

The 2022 Open House New York featured a tour of the Roosevelt Island AVAC (Automatic Vacuum Collection) underground garbage collection system yesterday afternoon.

It was a fascinating tour led by TJ who works for NYC Sanitation Department at the Roosevelt Island AVAC facility.

The Twitterverse adds:

Let’s visit the #rooseveltisland Automated Vacuum Assisted Collection system as part of this weekend’s Open House New York program! #avac #ohny pic.twitter.com/hE7VElqHLJ

— Ryan Mannion (@aardiem) October 23, 2022

This room houses the four pumps that generate the vacuum needed to move garbage from miles away. pic.twitter.com/5l5rdsiuRh

— Ryan Mannion (@aardiem) October 23, 2022

Activating one set of pumps. pic.twitter.com/6sFWBcif5C

— Ryan Mannion (@aardiem) October 23, 2022

That’s all! Thanks to Open House NY and New York’s Strongest #dsny pic.twitter.com/MGEeN2YYe2

— Ryan Mannion (@aardiem) October 23, 2022

NY State Senator Liz Krueger Meets With Roosevelt Island Residents To Discuss Community Issues This Afternoon - RIOC Governance, Green Space, Congestion Pricing, Helicopter Noise, Upcoming Elections, Assistance For Local Non Profits & More Among the Topics Discussed, Watch The Video

Due to NY State Senate re-districting, in all likelihood Liz Krueger will become the next State Senator representing Roosevelt Island starting in January 2023 if as expected she wins the upcoming 2022 General Election.

Earlier today, Ms Krueger met with a group of Roosevelt Island residents to discuss community issues.

Among the issues discussed were:

• RIOC Governance of Roosevelt Island,
• Election of RIOC Board of Directors,
• Adding to Roosevelt Island green space at Lighthouse Park,
• Assistance for local non profit organizations,
• Congestion Pricing Waiver For Roosevelt Island residents (not going to happen),
• Helicopter noise and safety issues,
• Upcoming NY State Governor Election ( Can Governor Hochul lose asks one resident? She can lose if people don't come out to voter says Krueger),
• Lights from Manhattan, including Rockefeller University shining into Roosevelt Island apartments.

 Here's what happened.