RIOC Invites Roosevelt Island Residents To Join Main Street Roadway Project Working Group August 13 Meeting Via Zoom - Hear The Latest Plan And Make Recommendations About Vehicle/Pedestrian Safety And Street Signage

Last March, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) announced:

At the suggestion of the Roosevelt Island community, RIOC is putting together several new working advisory groups made up of island residents and RIOC personnel to discuss emergent issues on the island. These groups will offer recommendations and feedback to RIOC on some of the most pressing issues we face, from safety and transportation to economic development and capital planning....

Previous working advisory group sessions were on the Tram and Island operations.

Today RIOC announced an upcoming community working group meeting to discuss the ongoing Main Street Roadway project.

According to RIOC:

Dear Roosevelt Island Residents:

RIOC is putting together its next community working group, made up of island residents and RIOC personnel, to discuss the ongoing roadways project along Main Street.

As many have noticed, driving down Main Street is hardly a “smooth ride.” The road, which is still made up of z-bricks in large sections, is bumpy, uneven, and difficult for both motorists and pedestrians to safely navigate, especially at the crosswalks. What’s more, signage around the island can be difficult to understand in some places and contradictory in others, further compounding problems for travelers.

This working group will hear plans about ways to address the issues plaguing Main Street and offer recommendations and feedback to RIOC on managing the overall project, currently scheduled for two phases of work.

The first meeting of the roadways working group will be on Tuesday, August 13th and will meet online via Teams (no Microsoft account necessary to participate).

If you are interested in participating, please fill-out the form at this link: 

This group is a wonderful way for Roosevelt Island residents to get involved and have their ideas heard and discussed with fellow island stakeholders and RIOC.

We look forward to your participation and can’t wait to hear your feedback!

-RIOC Executive Team

During the May 22, 2024 RIOC Real Estate Advisory Developement Committee meeting, Acting Chief Operating Officer Mary Cunneen discussed the Roadway and Paved Surfaces Rehab Design Plan 

for Main Street between the Blackwell House Traffic Circle and Foodtown/Motorgate crossing.

Here's the Roadway and Paved Surfaces Rehab Design Plan  

REDAC discussion.

Roosevelt Island Main Street Retail Update, 2 New Stores Coming - Local Resident Signed Lease And Opening Mediterranean Restaurant Planned For Spring, Also Multi Service Mailing/Shipping/Electronics/Gift Shop Opening Too

Good news for Roosevelt Island. Local resident and experienced restaurant owner Alon Kruvi signed a lease

with Main Street Retail Master Leaseholder Hudson Related to open a new Mediterranean restaurant at 548 Main Street (Shops On Main Street).

Mr Kruvi plans to open the restaurant in the Spring of 2022.

Stay tuned for more info on the new Roosevelt Island Mediterranean restaurant.

Also, the space at 559 Main Street has been leased.

According to a Hudson Related representative:

559 is leased to a Stationary / Cards/ Gifts/ Electronics store. The tenant will be focused around doing multi services related to mailing, similar to an LJ Hub, including Western Union, gifts, chargers, EarPods, bluetooth speakers, etc.

UPDATE 5:45 PM - According to Eat At ME:

COMING SPRING 2022 TO 548 MAIN ST.!!! 

 A New Addition To The Roosevelt Island Culinary Scene! 

Chef/Owner Alon Kruvi, a Roosevelt Islander himself, will be opening a fast casual Mediterranean outlet serving fresh homemade authentic sandwiches and bowls in a contemporary cozy setting. 

Food For All! 

Vegan friendly, gluten free, along with traditional chicken, beef and lamb will be available.

Locally sourced, prepared and baked in house, daily and fresh! 

Stay Tuned For Updates!

Young Girl Attending Roosevelt Island PS/IS 217 Monster Bash Halloween Party This Afternoon Hit By Car As She Crossed Main Street To Capobianco Field - She's OK

Any word on the accident that happened on Main Street this afternoon? @Rooseveltisland

— ˗ˏˋA local tipster ˎˊ˗ (@iamjessklein) October 15, 2021

Around 5 I was on the red bus and there was a huge crowd and ambulances by Grandpa Al Lewis. Citizenapp says that a pedestrian was struck but it didn’t have any details. I hope all are safe.

— ˗ˏˋA local tipster ˎˊ˗ (@iamjessklein) October 15, 2021

Matt Katz shares this message he sent to Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Shelton Haynes this afternoon about the incident: 

Sherie and I were walking towards Food Town today at 4:30 p.m. The school was hosting a "Monster Bash" in Capobianco Field. 

We saw many small kids running across the intersection between the school and the field unsupervised and without a Public Safety officer in the crosswalk. This seemed terribly dangerous and we stopped to warn the adults selling tickets at the school as well as a school security guard that this was an accident waiting to happen. They promised to call Public Safety and we left. 

When we returned from shopping around 40 minutes later we saw many FDNY, NYPD and Public Safety vehicles in front of PS/IS 217. A child, a young girl we learned, had been hit by a car and right at the school crosswalk. 

The woman we had spoken to, a school mom, told us that she had called Public Safety and been told that they were understaffed. This was a major school event involving children crossing the street in large numbers and Public Safety did not see fit to guard the area. 

I am disgusted. If liaising with our City public school is not a priority for them, what is? The girl, we were told, was not badly hurt, thank god, but it could easily have been otherwise. 

Public Safety is not burdened with major crime here and guarding our intersections when school lets out or when large movements of kids across the street can be anticipated seems to me to be within their purview. 

A child was hurt today needlessly. A child could have been killed. 

If communication is the problem, fix it. If incompetence is the problem, fix that. A dear friend came home from hospital and rehab care just today after being run over at a Main Street crossing. This has got to stop.

A Roosevelt Island PS/IS 217 parent adds:

I'm a mom of 217 and I was in the event. I called PSD at 4:26 to ask them to send officers as kids were crossing the street without looking. They said they were “short staffed and couldn’t send anyone, and recommended I speak to the organizer of the event”. After the event, I went back to ask for a report of the call. They said it would be ready in 2 weeks.

The accident happened around 5pm. The girl is ok fortunately (only her foot).

The PTA did an extraordinary work to fundraise for our kids. All volunteers. Shouldn’t be blamed for this.

RIOC President Haynes replied to Mr. Katz:

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concern on this horrible incident. Chief Brown called me on the matter and we are awaiting all of the details. I assure you that public safety is our priority and we will provide an update soon on this matter.

Coincidentally, the Twitterverse commented on Roosevelt Island car traffic today.

Roosevelt Island has way too many cars.

— JDumes (@jdumes98) October 15, 2021

I had no idea till I’d crossed Main Street a few times on my stroll to sit by the river with an iced coffee. The whole thing was just a pleasant experience.

— Paul Krikler 🚲🛴🦽🚠 (@PaulKrikler) October 15, 2021

Funny, because as I tried to cross Main Street earlier today I thought, “I think it’s time for Traffic lights to be installed.”The amount of traffic has increased so much! I guess in relation to the rest of city it’s still tame.

— NamelyNorm (@NamelyNorm) October 15, 2021

UPDATE 10/16: RIOC President Shelton Haynes issues statement this statement at 5:42 PM:

I am extremely saddened and concerned by the escalating incidents that further highlight a need for reexamination of Main Street and island promenades as it pertains to safely traversing this progressive island. 

Those who were personally and heartbreakingly impacted, as well as all residents and visitors, can be assured that RIOC will be immediately addressing these safety issues with both short-term and long-term plans. We are treating this with the utmost urgency, seriousness, and importance needed to restore the feeling of safety to all. 

Our immediate plans for Main Street and island promenades are as follows:
Main Street Safety Improvements:  

• Two crossing guards will be posted on Main Street near PS/IS 217 intersections during school hours. 
• Speed bumps will be strategically placed on Main Street. 
• Portable radar signs will be placed in strategic locations on Main Street. 

Promenade Safety Improvements:

• Restriction of vehicles, motorized scooters, and e-bikes on promenades. However, emergency vehicles or permitted vehicles will be escorted by PSD. 
• Public Safety officers will be posted on the west promenade to ensure compliance.
• New signage will be ordered.

In the most recent incident and to dispel misinformation, Public Safety Department (PSD) officers were in the vicinity of the event when the incident occurred. It was an unfortunate accident that could have easily been a tragedy, which is a further reason for great concern. As another point of clarification, the Public Safety Department is not short-staffed as we have only one vacant position at this time.

& there’s very little traffic control from public safety who appear to consistently discharge their duties inequitably, allowing many of the criminal element on the island to operate their vehicles in blatant disregard of posted signs-no parking,no entry ⛔️,no u-turns etc😞

— jfriday1999 (@JoeFriday1999) October 16, 2021

But they can station 3 officers to sit at lighthouse on their phones on weekends all day doing nothing. 2/2

— CURTIS (@DtCAUS) October 16, 2021

Nisi Pancake Eating Contest, Island Om Yoga Demo, The Sanctuary Silent Disco & Music+Play Sing-A-Long Among Highlights Of First Ever Roosevelt Island Shops On Main Street Block Party Saturday October 5 - You're Invited

Hudson Related's Roosevelt Island Shops on Main Street is hosting it's first annual Block Party tomorrow, Saturday October 5 from 11 AM - 4 PM, rain or shine.

Presented by Shops on Main, Main Street Block Party is the first festival of its kind on Roosevelt Island’s Main Street. The event brings together neighbors and visitors of all ages to celebrate Shops on Main through food, art, festivities and fun. Each shop opens their doors to showcase their business through one-day only experiences. Main Street Block Party is a living testament to the coexisting uniqueness of Shops on Main.

The Shops On Main Street Block Party event schedule includes:

Rivercross Lawn Events

11AM - Yoga Kick-off with Island OM

12PM - Silent Disco with The Sanctuary
1PM - Sing-a-long with Music + Play Station
3PM - Closing Meditation with Island OM

Good Shepherd Plaza Events1

12PM - Music begins
1PM - Pancake eating contest outside of Nisi Kitchen

Throughout the day you won't want to miss...

Doggie toys and treats at PupCulture / Tastings at Island Wine & Spirits / Mild to hot to sweet tastings at LiuKouShui Hot Pot Noodle / Arts and crafts for all ages at Gallery RIVAA / Make your own mini bouquet at Wholesome Factory / Free Nail decals + manicures with Roosevelt Nails / Free Empanadas + Lemonade at Bread + Butter / Tastings at Subway Sandwich / Musical entertainment / Face painting and much much more…

Am looking forward to the Nisi Pancake eating contest.

Yum. We need a good pancake 🥞 place on Roosevelt Island https://t.co/U86wdO8WKZ

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) September 26, 2019

On Monday, October 7, Hudson Related's David Kramer will give an update on Main Street retail spaces to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Real Estate Development Advisory Committee. Hopefully there will be more good news of new retail openings in addition to the recent announcements about openings of The Sanctuary event space/restaurant at the former Dayspring Church and Granny Annie's Irish Pub in the former Riverwalk Bar space.

Roosevelt Island Main Street Retail Update - Kamin Health Urgent Care Medical Facility Closes Out Of Business Last Monday But Pup Culture Pet Store Opens On Same Day

The Kamin Health Roosevelt Island Urgent Care medical facility opened for business in December 2016 but went out of business this week on Monday, April1. A sign was attached to the store window announcing the closing and also indicating that The Roosevelt Doctors Jack Resnick and Kathy Grimm will continue to see patients at the 520 Main Street location.

I asked Dr Resnick today:

With Urgent Care leaving Roosevelt Island, do you have any comment on future plans for providing medical service to the Roosevelt Island community?

Do you think you will expand your practice to make up for Urgent Care's departure?

Dr Resnick replied:

Yes, I do and have begun work on it...

Stay tuned for more info from Dr Resnick.

Better news is that the new Roosevelt Island pet store - Pup Culture - opened for business on Monday.

Pup Culture has existing locations in Soho and Tribeca. According to Pup Culture:

Established in 2002, Pupculture is one of the original pioneers of New York City's Dog Day care. We pride ourselves on treating your pets with the same kindness and affection that they receive at home. Our pet pampering services include Daycare and Boarding, Grooming and Spa Treatments, Dog Walking, In-Home Pet Feeding, Pick-up and Drop-off. We also carry a selection of fine pet accessories, treats, and health products in our boutique.

Earlier today, this little dog was exercising in the Roosevelt Island Pup Culture playroom

that can be easily seen as you walk on Main Street.

A passerby noted that a bench should be placed on sidewalk facing the window so that the humans can watch the dogs playing.

More Roosevelt Island retail news at prior posts.

New Retail Tenant Signs Lease For Roosevelt Island's Main Street - Resident Jax Schott To Open 1925 Sq Ft Yoga Studio At 521 Main Street In Rivercross - Welcome Island OM

Good news for those of you who do Yoga or want to learn.

 Image From 2016 RIPN Yoga Class

Coming this fall, Roosevelt Island will have a Yoga Studio on Main Street

Hudson Related  Retail announced today signing lease for a 1975 square foot Yoga Studio at 521 Main Street in the Rivercross Building to Roosevelt Island resident Jax Schott.
 

That's a very big space on Main Street. Don't know how much Hudson Related is charging for rent.

According to this Hudson Related Retail press release"

Hudson Related Retail LLC today announced the signing of Island OM, a new yoga and fitness studio, to a 10-year, 1,925-square foot lease at 521 Main Street, located at the Shops on Main. The addition of Island OM will add to the growing, eclectic mix of storefronts on Roosevelt Island. Island OM is expected to open in fall of 2019 at Shops on Main. Island OM will offer a range classes including yoga for yogis of all experience levels—including mother and baby classes and classes for kids—as well as barre classes. Island OM will also offer meditation and eventually wellness workshops and holistic healing modalities.

“Hudson Related Retail LLC is pleased to have entered into a lease agreement with Island OM for 521 Main Street,” said Alex Kaplan, Project Manager at The Hudson Companies. “Jax Schott, Island OM’s owner, is an Island resident and yoga and fitness instructor with an existing following and we are excited to see Jax take her business to the next level. Through the yoga and barre classes offered, the studio will have something for everybody on the Island.”

“I have been a teacher for 13 years, expanding my knowledge and expertise in healing and wellness for all,” said Jax Schott, owner of Island OM. “I have lived on Roosevelt Island for over 10.5 years, and started teaching almost 10 years ago when my first child was born. It’s a beautiful & diverse community that has inspired me to be a better teacher, create innovative classes, and share a part of me to connect with any student that comes to my class. Island OM will be a hOMe for wellness and an oasis from your everyday life.”

Jorge L. Jorge of Lisa Management represented both Hudson Related Retail LLC and Island OM in the deal. Shops on Main also features a salon, dry cleaner, wine shop, diner and Chinese restaurant, all of which add to the variety of retail along the corridor.

In March of 2018, Lisa Management, the property management arm of The Hudson Companies, Inc, took over all marketing and leasing for the remaining available storefront at the Shops on Main retail corridor. Since then, Lisa Management has signed two new retail tenants: the forthcoming Liukoshui hot pot restaurant and PupCulture pet care and spa service.

With a little practice, maybe you can do this.

Yoga Ninja Love @ Roosevelt Island https://t.co/5SHEppZwNN

— galla (@AgathaMagma) October 18, 2015

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Yoga Ninja Love

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Roosevelt Island Retail Update - PupCulture Pet Care Store Coming To Main Street This Spring

Roosevelt Island pet owners are going to be very happy with this news. PupCulture,

Dogs are obsessed with Pup Culture. Bring your pup by to see why! Visit https://t.co/59K8iHOWeR to learn more!https://t.co/EiJg7NelBb

— PupCulture NYC (@Pupculturesoho) February 27, 2016

a pet care service is coming to Roosevelt Island's 544 Main Street

and is expected to open in Spring 2019.

According to this press release today from Shops On Main Street Retail Master Leaseholder Hudson Related:

Hudson Related Retail LLC today announced the signing of pet care service PupCulture to a 10-year, 3,792-square foot lease at 544 Main Street, located along Roosevelt Island’s Shops on Main retail corridor. The addition of PupCulture will add to the growing, eclectic mix of storefronts at the Shops on Main, which include Mexican restaurant Onda, bubble tea shop BubbleCool and the forthcoming Liukoshui hot pot restaurant. Soon, Shops on Main visitors will be able to take their pets to the full-service outlet for day-care, grooming, walking and other pet needs. This will be PupCulture’s third location, adding to storefronts on Hudson Street in SoHo and Broome Street in Tribeca. PupCulture at 544 Main Street is expected to open in spring 2019.

“As soon as our team stumbled upon PupCulture, I knew we had to have them on Roosevelt Island,” said Jorge L. Jorge, Director of Leasing & Sales at Lisa Management. “This one-stop-shop for pet supplies will bring a needed service for the island’s pet lovers.”

“A pet shop has been on the wish list of island residents for many years,” said Alex Kaplan, Project Manager at The Hudson Companies. “I am glad we were able to fulfill that need.”

“Our goal is to provide a unique amenity of highest quality pet services (daycare, boarding, grooming, walking and pet sitting services) to the residents of Roosevelt Island and the surrounding neighborhoods,” said Ibrahim Almiheh, President of PupCulture.

David Ravvin of Lisa Management Inc. represented both Hudson Related Retail LLC and PupCulture in the deal. The Shops on Main also feature a salon, dry cleaner, wine shop, diner and Chinese restaurant, all of which add to the variety of retail along the corridor.

In March Lisa Management, the property management arm of The Hudson Companies, Inc, took over all marketing and leasing for the remaining available spaces on Main Street. These include 2,000 square feet at 521 Main St., 2,229 square feet at 563 Main St., and 2,172 square feet at 544 Main St. As property managers of the Shops on Main since 2002, Lisa Management is building on its extensive knowledge of Roosevelt Island retail in this expanded role.

According to the PupCulture web site:

Established in 2002, pupculture is one of the original pioneers of New York City's Dog Day care. We pride ourselves on treating your pets with the same kindness and affection that they receive at home. Our pet pampering services include Daycare and Boarding, Grooming and Spa Treatments, Dog Walking, In-Home Pet Feeding, Pick-up and Drop-off. We also carry a selection of fine pet accessories, treats, and health products in our boutique.

Welcome PupCulture



to Roosevelt Island.

Roosevelt Island Retail News Update - Liukoshui Hot Pot Restaurant Opening On Main Street By End Of Year, Pass The Chongquing Beef Noodles And Chun Chun Sichuan Skewer Please

Reported last week that:

A Roosevelt Island Noodle Shop will be opening at 568 Main Street

next to the Nail Salon before the end of the year.

I'm told the Noodle Shop is intended to be part of a new chain of restaurants and the Roosevelt Island location will be the first to open...

An update from this Hudson Related press release:

Liukoshui will open by the end of 2018 at 568 Main Street

Hudson Related Retail LLC today announced the signing of hot-pot restaurant Liukoshui to a 10-year, 505-square foot lease at 568 Main Street, located along Roosevelt Island’s Shops on Main retail corridor. The addition of Liukoshui will add to the growing eclectic mix of dining options at the Shops on Main, which also include Mexican restaurant Onda and bubble tea shop BubbleCool. Soon, Shops on Main visitors will be able to enjoy the increasingly-popular hot pot experience, where guests prepare food in boiling broth at their tables. The Shops on Main also feature a salon, dry cleaner, wine shop, diner and Chinese restaurant, all of which add to the variety of retail along the corridor.

“We are excited to add another eat-in dining establishment to the Main Street retail corridor and look forward to Liukoshui adding to the vibrancy of Roosevelt Island,” said Alexandra Kaplan, Project Manager at The Hudson Companies Inc.

“Hailing from one of the great food capitals of China, Liukoshui is excited to bring Chongqing Hot Pot Noodles to the U.S.,” said Yiliana Wu, Assistant Project Manager of Liukoshui. “Authentic flavors and signature dishes, such as our Spicy Chongqing Beef Noodles and Chun Chun, a traditional Sichuan Skewer, have been developed by us over many years. We look forward to see you at Liukoshui, Roosevelt Island!”

Lisa Management Inc. represented Hudson Related Retail LLC, and Cushman Wakefield represented Liukoshui in the deal.

In March Lisa Management, the property management arm of The Hudson Companies, Inc, took over all marketing and leasing for the remaining available spaces on Main Street. These include 2,000 square feet at 521 Main St., 2,229 square feet at 563 Main St., and 2,172 square feet at 544 Main St. As property managers of the Shops on Main since 2002, Lisa Management is building on its extensive knowledge of Roosevelt Island retail in this expanded role.

Sponsored Post - Roosevelt Island Bubble Cool Bubble Tea Cafe End Of Summer Menu Special Promotion, Buy 1, Get ! Free October 9 To 14 - Try The Delicious Milk, Fresh Fruit Or Cheese Foam Bubble Tea, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory Flavors Too

If you haven’t tried Roosevelt Island's Bubble Cool Bubble Tea Café’s delicious summer menu, this week would be the perfect time to try it since Bubble Cool will be doing “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” promotion from Oct 9 – Oct 14 before switching to winter menu.

Bubble Cool Café is located at 559 Main Street, the store opens 7 days, 11am – 10pm from Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 11pm Friday & Saturday. Besides the traditional milk bubble tea & fruit tea, Bubble Cool also serves fresh fruit tea, cheese foam tea, slush & ice cream.

Bubble tea is a Taiwanese tea-based drink invented in Tainan and Taichung in the 1980s. Recipes contain tea of some kind, flavors or milk, as well as sugar. Toppings, such as chewy tapioca balls, popping boba, fruit jelly, grass jelly, agar jelly, and puddings are often added.

Besides traditional milk tea, we also have fresh fruit tea made from fresh fruits. Our fresh fruit tea includes: Signature Fruit Tea, Strawberry Sunset, Blackberry Solo, and Watermelon Refreshing.

If you have never heard about cheese foam tea, you get the chance to try it at our store. Cheese foam tea is currently the most popular drink in Asian. Cheese foam tea is basically cheese foam on top of bubble tea.

We also serve ice cream from Chinatown Ice Cream Factory,



which is rated as one of the best ice cream in New York City. Ice Cream favor includes: Taro, Black Sesame, Mango, Lychee, Vanilla, Mango, Pineapple, and Pistachio, etc.

We will change to winter menu in a couple of weeks. With winter menu, you can enjoy most of the drink as hot drink. We will add more interesting and delicious drinks and desserts to our winter menu.

Also, we will start serving American drip coffee and espresso coffee soon. Then you can enjoy unlimited drip coffee and great discount on espresso coffee with our membership plan. Non-member can also purchase our drinks at regular price.

Most importantly, we are doing “Buy 1 Get 1 Free”promotion from Oct 9 – Oct 14. Don’t miss it.

Please come stop by the Roosevelt Island Bubble Cool Bubble Tea Cafe at 559 Main Street.

Roosevelt Island Say Goodbye To Island House Main Street Steps, Coop Board Removing Steps For Reconfigured Lobby Area And New Door Station - Check Out Island House Apartments For Sale

The long time steps leading up from Roosevelt Island's Main Street to the Island House lobby

are in the process of being demolished this week.

According to the Island House Coop Board Of Directors

The Island House Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Island House lobby expansion and reconfiguration program is underway. The project will include relocating the main entrance through the historic Good Shepherd Plaza and will include enclosing the existing outdoor entry area with new energy efficient glass curtain wall, enhanced security, as well as a new door station and energy efficient entry door system. An all redesigned interior lobby will provide residents with an efficient, comfortable and lovely lobby experience.

The first phase of the project involves the removal of the steps that jut out into the sidewalk along Main Street. The removal of the first set of steps at 575 Main Street started on Wednesday. Board President Amrah Cardoso said “the Board is very happy to help improve the Main Street experience for all Roosevelt Island residents by removing those steps.” The initial idea for removing the steps, according to Cardoso, came from RIOC, who offered financial support and a contribution of the z-bricks needed to restore the sidewalk after the removal of the steps. The scope of the project increased substantially, according to Cardoso, once the removal of the steps was included into the project design.

Removal of the steps and restoration of the sidewalk is expected to take approximately 2 weeks and the remainder of the project is expected to be completed by April. Island residents are requested to follow the directional information and safety construction signs and only to cross in designated cross walks and temporary walkways. Always follow instructions of Public Safety Officers.

Island House Management

Are you interested in buying an Island House apartment?

Check out this listing.

575 Main Street, Apt. 314, New York, NY https://t.co/Chshc6RBrY via @YouTube

Luxury Living on Roosevelt Island - Click to see Virtual Tour - 3 Bedroom 3 Bath

— Tania I. Arias (@taniasuggested) October 3, 2018

And it's only $1.325 million dollars.

Roosevelt Island Main Street Retail Update, Noodle Shop Opening Before End Of Year - Get Ready To Practice Your Slurp

A Roosevelt Island Noodle Shop will be opening at 568 Main Street

next to the Nail Salon before the end of the year.

I'm told the Noodle Shop is intended to be part of a new chain of restaurants and the Roosevelt Island location will be the first to open.

Will have more info on this in the coming days.

Is this what we can expect



from the Roosevelt Island noodle shop?

Roosevelt Island Main Street Retail Update - Good News, Cafe Eleanor Panini Bar Owner Says He Expects To Open In 2 Months At Rivercross Location, With Beer And Wine License

Some good Roosevelt Island Main Street retail news.

I spoke last Friday with the owner of Cafe Eleanor, the Panini bar to be located in the Rivercross building at

503 Main Street.

According to the owner, construction has started inside the premises and he hopes to be open in two months.

Cafe Eleanor will have a beer and wine license as well.

Cafe Eleanor owner also owns the Wholesome Food Factory Organic Market and Island Wines on Main Street.

On Friday, I asked Shops On Main Street Retail Master Leaseholder Hudson Related:

... any update on the Mexican restaurant or other new retailers?

Hudson'Related's Alexandra Kaplan replied:

No other news of note right now.

Roosevelt Island Bubble Cool Bubble Tea Cafe Jobs Available, Apply Now - Also, Bubble Cool Serving Ice Cream And It's Delicious

The Roosevelt Island Bubble Cool Bubble Tea Cafe

is hiring.

If you're interested, please send resume to store@bubblecool.com.

Also, Bubble Cool is serving ice cream now as well. Try it. I had the Mango ice cream and it was delicious.

Scenes From Yesterday's NYC First Roosevelt Island STEM Center Open House - Future STEM Programs For Roosevelt Island Community Including Kids And Adults May Be Coming

As reported last November:

... NYC First will be taking space in Roosevelt Landings temporarily. NYC First runs educational programming related to STEM including robotics classes and competitions for youth. They will be in our space through the spring when they will take a permanent space in the Cornell Tech campus....

Yesterday, NYC First hosted a STEM Center Open House,

inviting Roosevelt Island residents

of all ages

to learn about

robotics, 3d printing and more at the new STEM Center.

NYC First CEO Michael Zigman welcomed Roosevelt Island residents describing the new facility as:

... This space is the first of what we hope to be many spaces across New York City. Kind of like a Maker Space. We have a broader vision of what it could be but this is our first.

We came to the Island for a bunch of reasons but the Cornell Tech relationship was an important one for us to put a stake in the ground here.

We want to do more with the community. We're trying to figure that out. We run programs at the High School Level, several high schools we're working with, but we want to think more expansively of working with the community around us - ideally kids and adults....

.. Bare with us as we're figuring it out. We got into this space in the last couple of months. We've been setting it up. It's just about set up. There are a a couple of pieces of machinery that we are still waiting on.

As soon as everything is in here, we can be a little more forward thinking in how to work with you all....

Take a tour of the NYC First Roosevelt Island STEM Center temporarily located on Main Street until it move to permanent home on Cornell Tech campus..



More info on NYC First programs available at their web site.

You're Invited To NYC First Roosevelt Island STEM Center Open House Sunday Afternoon, January 28 - Come Learn About Robotics, 3D Printing & More

NYC First is hosting a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics) Open House for Roosevelt Island residents of all ages:

JOIN US FOR THE NYC FIRST STEM CENTER OPEN HOUSE

NYC FIRST STEM Center

544 Main Street

Sunday, January 28th 1pm - 4pm

Are you curious about what is happening in this space?

Now is your chance to explore, make and learn during the NYC FIRST STEM Center Open House! Please join us on Sunday, January 28th from 1 pm - 4 pm. You can laser cut keychains, cut vinyl stickers, and 3D print pins. Our high school robotics teams will also be showing off their robots (you might even be able to drive one) and the projects they are working on.

PLEASE JOIN US - NO RSVP NEEDED. FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!

As reported last November:

... NYC First will be taking space in Roosevelt Landings temporarily. NYC First runs educational programming related to STEM including robotics classes and competitions for youth. They will be in our space through the spring when they will take a permanent space in the Cornell Tech campus....

Welcome NYC First to Roosevelt Island.

More info on NYC First available at their web site.

Welcome Home Roosevelt Island's New Nisi Restaurant Opening Monday December 4, Check Out The Dinner Menu

Reported earlier this week that the former Roosevelt Island Trellis Diner will re-open Monday December 4 as the new Nisi Restaurant.

Image Of Trellis/Nisi Owners Kaie & Alex Razaghie

You've alreeady seen the new breakfast menu and lunch menu.

Here's the new Nisi Dinner menu.

Small Plates

Buffalo Calamari 12

Fried Feta w/ honey & sesame seeds 8

Hot & Sweet Chicken Lollipops 10

Beet Carpaccio 9

Saganaki 8

Shrimp Scampi Dumplings 12

Grilled Octopus 14

Pork Belly Croquettes 10

Buffalo Wings 9

Yellowtail Ceviche 12

Steak & haloumi sushi rolls 13

Mussels 9

Clams Oreganato 12

Nisi Nachos 8

Soup of the day - Small 4 · Large 6

DINNER

T-Bone – Choice of side 35

Porterhouse – Choice of side 38

Steak Diane – Sweet and savory sautéed skirt steak with a mushroom medley 27

Steak Kebob – Savory chunks of skewered steak, fire kissed tomatoes and basmati rice 23

Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana- Cheesy chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe and linguini 17

Chicken Kebob – Succulent skewered chicken, fire kissed tomatoes and basmati rice 17

Spatchcock Cornish Hen – Gamey charbroiled Cornish hen w/ asparagus & Bourbon Sweet Mashed Potato 18

Lollipop Lamb Chops – Charred lamb chops w/ lemon bliss potato & fried feta 26

BBQ Ribs –sticky BBQ ribs w/ corn elote and loaded mashed potatoes 19

Molten Lasagna – Creamy lasagna filled at its center with oozing cheesy goodness 18

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Roosevelt Island's Former Trellis Diner Re-Opening As Nisi Restaurant Monday December 4 After 3 Year Renovation - Check Out The New Lunch Menu

Reported earlier this week that the former Roosevelt Island Trellis Diner will re-open Monday December 4 as the new Nisi Restaurant.

Image Of Trellis/Nisi Owners Kaie & Alex Razaghie

You saw the new breakfast menu, here's the lunch menu.

Nisi Lunch

Small Plates

Buffalo Calamari 12

Fried Feta w/ honey & sesame seeds 8

Hot & Sweet Chicken Lollipops 10

Beet Carpaccio 9

Saganaki 8

Shrimp Scampi Dumplings 12

Grilled Octopus 14

Pork Belly Croquettes 10

Buffalo Wings 9

Yellowtail Ceviche 12

Steak & haloumi sushi rolls 13

Mussels 9

Clams Oreganato 12

Nisi Nachos 8

Soup of the day Small 4 · Large 6

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Great News, Roosevelt Island's Former Trellis Diner Re-Opening As Nisi Restaurant Monday December 4 After 3 Year Renovation - Check Out The New Breakfast Menu

The day that Roosevelt Island residents worried would never arrive will occur on Monday, December 4. The former Trellis Diner, a second home for many Roosevelt Islanders, will re-open that morning as the Nisi Restaurant after being closed three years for renovations.

I spoke today with Nisi father and son owners Kaie & Alex Razaghie

who are very excited to present their new Nisi restaurant to the Roosevelt Island community.

Nisi will be open 7 days a week, 7 AM - 11 PM and will serve separate breakfast, lunch and dinner menus emphasizing fresh food and quality cooking.

Take a look at the new Roosevelt Island Nisi Breakfast Menu and stay tuned in the next few days for the new Nisi Lunch and Dinner menus too.

Nisi Breakfast Menu

Omelet Your Way – Choose up to 4 ingredients 11

• Meats – Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Turkey Bacon or Sausage
• Veggies – Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Mushroom, Bell Pepper
• Cheese – American, Cheddar, Mozzaralla, Feta, Halloumi, Goat Cheese

Nisi Omelet – Herbed asparagus, garlic, cream cheese, tomato & parsley 12

California Omelet – Avocado, aged cheddar topped w/ picco de gallo 11

Three Eggs Any Style – Served with Home Fries, or Grits & Biscuit 7

Eggs Benedict – Poached eggs, peppered Canadian bacon over a biscuit smothered in Hollandaise sauce 11

Country Benedict – Fried boneless chicken on a biscuit w/ aged cheddar bacon & sausage gravy 13

Fish out of Water – Smoked salmon, hardboiled egg, red onion, tomato, cucumber ribbons, on a potato pancake w/ dill & caper infused mayo 15

Bird on Board – Fresh fried chicken & Parmigiano rosemary waffles w/ a maple butter syrup 16

Southern Shrimp & Grits – Cheddar Grits topped with sautéed Shrimp and bacon 15

Avocado Toast Sliders – Three different sliders in one plate - Lemon guacamole w/ tomatoes & a nutty pesto drizzle\Smoked Salmon & pickled red onions \ Bacon & hardboiled egg 13

Breakfast Burger – Homemade Sausage patty, thick cut bacon, fried egg, sausage gravy on a biscuit 13

Nisi Breakfast Tacos- Scallion bacon pancakes filled with scrambled eggs, pickled red onion and radish, parmigiano, and cilantro garnish 11

Chorizo Breakfast Wrap – Scrambled eggs, chorizo, potato & cheese w/ a tomato salsa 8

Mediterranean Wrap – Feta, tomato & olive omelet 7

Farro Breakfast Bowl – Farro, Greek yogurt, avocado, spinach, hardboiled egg, fire kissed tomato 11

Super Bowl – Home fries, grits, chunks of bacon & ham, cheddar, sausage gravy, sour cream and eggs 13

Pancakes – Original 8 Multigrain 9 Cinnamon Swirl 9 Nutella & Banana Stuffed 12 Red Velvet 11

Waffles – Original 8 Multigrain 9 Parmigiano Rosemary 10 Candied Bacon & Walnut 12 Smores 12

French Toast – Origianl 8 Crème Brulee 12 Cap’n Crunch 11 Blueberry Walnut stuffed French Toast 14

Sides

Bacon, Ham, or Sausage 4.5

Turkey Bacon or Sausage 5

Thick Cut Bacon or Homemade Sausage patty 6

Edamame Sweet Potato Hash 6.5

Hand Cut French Fries 5

Hand Cut Sweet Potato French Fries 5.5

Grits or Home fries 4

Winter’s Fruit Salad 5.5

Corned Beef Hash 5.5

Skirt Steak 15

Cheese Fries 6.5

Onion Rings 5.5

Hot Oatmeal or Greek Yogurt – With choice of three – Apple, Strawberry*, Pear, Banana, Pomegranate*, Raisins, Granola, Almonds, Walnuts, Pine nuts*, Sesame, Pumpkin seeds, Brown sugar, Honey 5

Coffee 2 · Tea 2 · Herbal Tea 3 · Espresso 2 · Latte 3.5 · Cappuccino 3.5 · Mochaccino 4.5 · Nutella Cappuccino 5 · Hot Chocolate 2.5 · Nutella Hot Chocolate 5

Cold Coffee Bar - Iced coffee 3 · Freddo Espresso 4.5 · Freddo Cappuccino 4.5 · Iced Mochaccino 5 · Freddo Nutella Cappuccino 5 · Iced Tea 2.5

Juice - Orange · Grapefruit · Cranberry · Tomato · Milk · 2.5 · Chocolate Milk 3

Welcome back Kaie and Alex - You were missed.

Looking forward to the opening of Nisi and Good luck!!

Roosevelt Island Retail Update - First NYC Taking Temporary Main Street Space For STEM & Robotics Educational Programming Before Moving Into Permanent Home At Cornell Tech Campus

Roosevelt Island retail update.

A tipster reported yesterday seeing work being done inside one of the long empty Roosevelt Island storefronts at 544 Main Street. The Tipster learned that the new tenant to occupy the space will offer STEM (Science, Technology Engineering & Mathematics), 3D printing and advanced technology educational programming.

I asked Main Street Retail Master Leaseholder Hudson Related about the new tenant.  Hudson Companies representative Alex Kaplan replied:

NYC First will be taking space in Roosevelt Landings temporarily. NYC First runs educational programming related to STEM including robotics classes and competitions for youth. They will be in our space through the spring when they will take a permanent space in the Cornell Tech campus. We think it will be a nice temporary use and compliment the Music & Play Station across the street.

Image From Official First You Tube Video

First New York City is:

... a regional office of FIRST®, the 501c3 nonprofit organization created to inspire youth to pursue further studies and careers in science and technology and to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to compete in the technologically-driven global economy.

FIRST® programs all share two basic components:

• engagement of students in the creative, hands-on, minds-on process of technological innovation; and
• bringing communities together to celebrate the achievements of kids working smart in science and technology.

Participation in FIRST® has a positive impact on the lives of students, increasing college attendance, majors in science and engineering, participation in internships and co-ops, and involvement in community service.

Reported in February 2017, that the Roosevelt Island Girl Scout Troop 3001 Roaring Lions team finished third and reached the semi-finals in NYC First Lego Robotics competition.



Welcome to Roosevelt Island, First New York City.

More information on First New York City available at their web site.

Roosevelt Island Main Street Retail Update - China 1 Restaurant Renovation Has Sleek New Look, New BubbleCool Tea Shop Getting Ready To Open & Trellis/Nisi Owner Still Hopes To Be Back In Business Soon

Roosevelt Island's China 1 restaurant was closed for a few days recently while undergoing renovations. I walked by China 1

yesterday and was stunned to see how nice the renovated interior looked with new window seating

and large picnic table placed in the corner.

Customers remarked how wonderful the renovated space looked.

Take a look.



Renovation work was also being done yesterday on the new BubbleCool Tea shop scheduled to open this summer

and Trellis/Nisi diner owner Kai Razaghi was on site too.

Mr. Razaghi told residents asking when Trellis/Nisi will re-open that he still did not have a set date yet, but definitely will re-open and be back in business as soon as he can.

UPDATE 8 PM:

Wow! China 1 looks great. They should have replaced the front signage while they were at it. Baby steps.

— NamelyNorm (@NamelyNorm) July 7, 2017