At 5 PM this evening, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) sent out the
following email advisory:
Dear Roosevelt Island Community:
We wanted to make you aware of some important changes we’re making to our
permitting process starting January 1st, 2024. These changes
are designed to help our team ensure an orderly permitting process and
allow us to continue to offer the use of RIOC equipment to the community
for events at a very low cost.
Revised Permit Application Timelines
Beginning January 1st, those seeking to obtain a Standard
Event (50 people or less) permit must submit their permit application a
minimum of 12 days in advance of the event. Special Event (more than 50
people) permit applications must be submitted 45 days in advance of the
scheduled event. These changes will allow our permit team to better manage
the overall permit calendar and provide adequate time for permit
applicants to submit the necessary paperwork, including insurance
requirements, for review.
Table & Chair Rental
RIOC is pleased to offer permit applicants the use of our tables and
chairs at a very low, applicant friendly price point. This adjustment will
allow us to better maintain and replace any equipment that is lost or
damaged during a rental. (See below for more details).
Expanded Permitting Hours for McManus Field
As one of New York City’s most beautiful locales, permits for McManus
Field have become highly coveted. RIOC has decided to add an additional 14
hours of permittable time to McManus Field weekly, which will allow more
parties to enjoy this popular spot.
(Please note that we will continue to keep the majority of McManus
Field’s time set as “free to play” for the community. More information,
including permittable hours for McManus Field, can be found below.)
Additional details on these changes can be found below. Those interested in submitting a permit application for 2024 can do so here. If you have any more questions, please visit our websiteor contact the Permits Department: 212-832-4545 exts. 1905 / 1906 / 1919.
As you might have seen lately, the RIHS is still fighting the
battle of the Hot Dog Vendor. The vendor has been parking his cart next
to the kiosk entrance for weeks. No matter of pleas or complaints to
RIOC will move him.
Our problem with this vendor is:
Dirty cart. He wears one glove when serving food and violates health rules.
Banners hanging from Cart
No license with letter rating, though yesterday one appeared stating that the cart was inspected in January!!
No price list
Our major complaint is that he has ruined our business. Beverage sales add up and we have hardly sold any since he is there.
The
Tram staff have made numerous complaints about him being in front of
the station (prior to construction fences) to no resolution. His cart
attracts rats and vermin also gives off charcoal and fuel odors.
There is no reason why RIOC cannot move him 100 feet away from our entrance so visitors have easy access to our kiosk.
It
is funny that RIOC defends the rights of this cart over an island
organization and kiosk that has served the community for 15 years.
Earlier today, I asked RIOC President Shelton Haynes:
I am preparing an article for today about the Hot Dog Vendor at Tram
Plaza operating and competing with the Roosevelt Island Historical
Society for sale of beverages
Does the Hot Dog Vendor's permit allow him to operate in that area? If
it does, why did RIOC give the Hot Dog Vendor a permit to operate so
closely to the RIHS Visitors Kiosk? Has RIOC responded to any of the
complaints about the Hot Dog Vendor from RIHS President Judy Berdy?
... as we discussed yesterday at the National Night Out, I just want to make
sure as much as possible that the story is fair and accurate so a
response from RIOC would be appreciated.
... Please let me know if RIOC will comment on this matter.
Will update if RIOC replies.
UPDATE 10:30 PM - Roosevelt Island resident Raye Schwartz adds:
The hot dog vendor is also blocking the red busstop access to and from the tram and impeding access for the elderly and disabled to have use of the tram!
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC)
announced last evening that applications are being accepted today through this
coming Tuesday for Roosevelt Island outdoor fields.
Be advised that beginning Sunday, February 28th, 2021 at 9AM through Tuesday,
March 9th, 2021 at 5PM , the Permitting Dept will begin accepting applications
for Outdoor Fields (Pony / McManus fka Octagon / Capobianco Fields) for the
Spring/Summer period of April 1st to August 31st.
Applications submitted before February 28th, 2021 at 9AM will not be
considered and applicants will need to resubmit during the correct time
period.
In an effort to ensure the proper safety procedures due to COVID restrictions
all fields are reduced to 50% capacity and a NYS Safety Plan MUST be
submitted.
Interested parties can submit applications
via the following link
Capobianco Field is located across the street from 595 Main Street. It is
a softball/kickball field that measures 175 feet by 230 feet.
Firefighters Field is located across the street from 405 Main Street. It is
a combination soccer / softball field that measures 303 feet by 178 feet.
The field is open for permitted use from dawn to dusk. No permits are issued
on Fridays and Saturdays to allow for open play.
Octagon Field has been reopened.
Pony Field is located just south of 888 Main Street. It is a large
softball / kickball field that measures 250 feet by 230 feet. The field is
open for permitted use from dawn to dusk.
Unfortunately, about 45 minutes after the Food Truck began serving hungry
residents, the
Roosevelt Island Operating Corp
(RIOC)
Public Safety Department ordered the Food Truck to shut down and leave Roosevelt Island.
Also, the Good Shepherd Plaza location used by Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck last month at Good Shepherd Plaza is a very good spot and convenient for residents..
Any comment from RIOC regarding selection of location for the Lobster Food Truck?
RIOC Public Information Officer Amy Smith replied:
During warmer months, we agree that other locations may be more convenient. Taking into consideration winter weather conditions, Tram Plaza offers the safest option.
The Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck Operator added:
Location was allocated to us by RIOC. We requested the same location we were last but they didn't give it to us. I guess they wanted us to be somewhere that people could spread out and keep social distance, in regards to covid, and also away from other stores maybe?
But that's just our guess.
We are very excited to be back too, even at this location. Hopefully, the weather will be good and residents will enjoy it.
All reports from those who were able to order food from the Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck in January before it was shut down say that it was delicious.
If a business offers an appealing and desirable product on Roosevelt Island,
residents will come out and spend money for quality offerings, even if
they have to stand on a long line in frigid temperatures.
That's what happened this afternoon as the
Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck
made an unexpected arrival at Roosevelt Island's Good Shepherd Plaza.
Unfortunately, about 45 minutes after the Food Truck began serving hungry
residents, the
Roosevelt Island Operating Corp
(RIOC)
Public Safety Department ordered the Food Truck to shut down and leave Roosevelt Island.
So they were forced to leave Roosevelt Island and set up on Vernon B'lvd in
Long Island City near the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Many frustrated and
disappointed Roosevelt Island residents waiting on line said they would follow
the Truck to Long Island City to order some food.
Matt Katz was the last resident to buy from the Cousins Main Lobster Food
Truck before they were shut down. Mr Katz wrote to RIOC Acting President
Shelton Haynes this afternoon:
I'm writing regarding an old problem that has reasserted itself. I learned
that there was a food truck, Cousins Maine Lobster, parked in front of the
Good Shepherd Plaza today. Not surprising, the line to take advantage of
this new treat stretched halfway down the block despite the cold weather and
bitter winds blowing off the river. As my wife and I finished receiving our
order, two Public Safety officers came over and told them to close up shop
as they didn't have RIOC permits. This has got to stop.
Many food trucks, providing foods not found in our few groceries or even
fewer restaurants, have left, unwilling to pay a second fee to RIOC despite
having already paid for a City permit. Roosevelt Island is, after all, owned
by New York City and only leased to the State for 99 years. City permits
should be sufficient for them to do business here. And further, RIOC needs
to live up to its designation as a "public benefit corporation" and find
more and better ways to serve Roosevelt Islanders. Chasing away food trucks
does not satisfy this requirement. The dozens of my neighbors willing to
brave the elements so as to buy a lobster roll (delicious!) should be
accommodated, not thwarted, by RIOC regulations. You can certainly afford
the piddling loss of revenue. ...
Could food trucks be offered a warning on the first day together with an
application for them to complete on site so that they can return the following
day or following week?
RIOC Acting Presdident Haynes replied to Mr Katz:
Good afternoon everyone,
Thank you for your email Mr. Katz. After looking into this matter, I was
informed that our Public Safety team responded to a complaint regarding a
food vendor blocking a fire hydrant.
The vendor presented PSD with a NYC permit, which is not applicable on R.I.
as we have a separate process from NYC. We are certainly open to exploring
the option of modifying our permit approval process when NYC permits are in
place while taking into consideration other factors like vendor location,
line monitoring and traffic control before approval.
Our team will work with this vendor to secure a permit and invite them back
to vend on the island.
Mr Haynes also replied to Mr Kallos:
We will explore all options as we examine our current permit process. Our team
is willing to work with any vendor to help expedite the approval process and
ensure that we have special locations in place for them. The ultimate goal is
to attract more vendors to Roosevelt Island and we feel that we can accomplish
that.
How tasty were the Lobster Rolls? Vicki Feinmel was one of the few lucky
residents who ordered
before the Food Truck was shut down and told me:
The food was delicious.
Matt Katz agreed reporting:
Having braved the bitter cold and long line in front of the Good Shepherd
Plaza, Sherie and I placed and received our order quickly. We scooted home
to sample our now-revised lunch.
We ordered two lobster rolls, a Maine (with mayonnaise) and a Connecticut
(with butter and lemon) that came to a total of just over $40. The rolls
were smallish but crammed with lobster and absolutely delicious.
I speak as one who has celebrated every birthday for 35 years with a lobster
dinner (I give my lobsters names, usually Hortense if they are
female).
I hope RIOC will have the good sense not to chase these folks off the Island
and that Cousins Maine Lobster will be impressed with our enthusiasm and
return on a regular basis.
There was a altercation yesterday between the ice cream truck driver and Roosevelt Island police. I think the complaint was in regards to a permit of some sort. Driver got a ticket. Doesn't look like the truck will be coming back anytime soon. @Rooseveltisland
It was a pretty intense argument. I should have recorded it, but yea, you're right. I'm struggling to find delivery apps that deliver to Roosevelt island 😣
I asked Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Pubic Safety Chief Kevin Brown what happened. RIOC Public Information Officer Terrence McCauley replied:
Last night, PSD officers enforced the permit process of RIOC. The ice cream truck operator was previously advised on more than one occasion that he needs a permit to sell ice cream on the island. The operator refused to stop selling ice cream and PSD called for assistance from the NYPD’s 114th precinct. RIOC welcomes the ice cream trucks as long as they follow the permit process.
Roosevelt Island offers several high-traffic locations for food vending. With limited food options on the island, residents always line up to experience any new delicacy. We welcome all kinds of cuisine!
Mobile food vending permits are available in both daily ($30 per day) and monthly ($345 per month) increments. A city-wide vending permit is not valid for Roosevelt Island. Proper city documentation and a certificate of liability must be submitted in order to receive a permit for vending on Roosevelt Island.
UPDATE 8:55 PM - A Resident reacts to RIOC's ice cream truck statement:
This is crazy! They chase away the ice cream truck and actually called REAL POLICE on it, but they are deaf and blind to the firecrackers and fireworks being fired a few feet from them
Roosevelt Island original pioneers and current long time Roosevelt Island residents are planning a reunion at Lighthouse Park for September 7.
150 - 200 people are expected to attend the event. But a problem has occurred obtaining a permit for the reunion from the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC).
I asked RIOC President Susan Rosenthal and RIOC Directors:
I am preparing a story about an upcoming reunion of current and former Roosevelt Island residents planned for this September at Lighthouse Park. 200 to 300 people are expected to attend.
I'm told that RIOC is seeking $7,500 as a permit fee from the group of current and former residents to use Lighthouse Park for their reunion. I'm also told there were previous similar reunions of this group and that no permit fee was required.
is this true?
Any statement from RIOC regarding why a permit fee is being charged and why in the amount of $7,500?
RIOC Community Affairs Supervisor Jessica Murray replied:
RIOC is conducting internal discussions to evaluate and decide upon fee structures for these types of activities. We will communicate with the applicant and the community as soon as possible. RIOC is committed to supporting community activities at all of our island amenities.
Long time Roosevelt Island resident Frank Farance shares this message he sent to RIOC President Susan Rosenthal:
... We'd like to have the permit fee waived, as RIOC has done in the past, including SPP and FFP (before it was developed), Lighthouse Park, Blackwell Park (a tree was planted Paula Spiaggia, in Memoriam, at that event), and the Meditation Steps.
One of our parks Capobianco Field is named after one of us originals Tony Capobianco, and his children are part of our reunions. Brian Dorfmann, whose chess table is in Al Lewis Park, was one of us "originals". Judy Berdy and David Kraut are of us "originals". The original movie "Fame" featured Island residents, as Performance Arts high school (along with other specialized schools) had many students on the Island (and PS/IS 217 graduates, too) -- and they return for Roosevelt Island reunions. There have been reunions in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017.
We started planning this reunion in 2018, and Larry Slade contacted RIOC, and RIOC suggested Lighthouse Park for this kind of event (as it worked well in the past). Larry applied for the permit the first day it was possible to apply (February 1, 2019) for the event on September 7, 2019. The insurance was already purchased on February 1, we're about 200-300 people looking to have a picnic, as you can see in the following video.
Here's a video of one of the songs that us musicians played, "Born On The Bayou" (Credence Clearwater Revival - CCR, a 1960s band), and if you watch the first 2 minutes you can see the RIOC tents ... this was a pretty pleasant event.
Each reunion, we have a slideshow presentation from our community and history on the Island and, unfortunately-but-inevitably, a longer "Necrology" segment of the presentation. Here was the RI Blog's coverage in 2010:
I ask that you waive the fee so we can commit to planning for this site, and not have to look for another site. Thank you.
And this happens when I am giving a walking tour to our friend about how unique this island is and how much despite of @RIOCny ‘s nondemocratic operation we like it here. Today was a huge setback...
I asked RIOC President Susan Rosenthal and Public Safety Deputy Director Kevin Brown:
Any update on why the parents were given summonses for being on The Octagon field yesterday.
Why was a warning not given first and why were 8 PSD officers sent.
Deputy Director Brown replied today:
On Sunday, we had 8 people trespassing on Octagon field. Two adults and six youths were discovered playing soccer on the Octagon field. There was damage to the brackets which are keeping the Octagon field fence closed (PSD did not witness the damage). The two adults were issued summonses for trespassing and escorted off the field. An E- ticket was processed to fix the fence which was damaged. Signs are posted on the fencing that entering will be trespassing.
Roosevelt Island residents, parents, kidsand adults have been frustrated for a very long time with the lack of available playing fields
The same day that the Roosevelt Island parents were being summonsed for Trespass at the Octagon Field, Firefighters Field was being used by what appeared to be an outside permitted group (though not confirmed they were permitted).
The Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) has started:
RIOC is no longer leaving our playing fields open for the residents of Roosevelt Island. RIOC is now permitting ALL our fields against the interest of our community at the expense of Island children, adults and families.
RIOC never included Islanders in the planning and conversations about the Octagon field that includes a 10-foot fence encircling the field requiring the removal of 11 big, old, healthy, shade trees. RIOC's plan completely ignores and disregards Roosevelt Island Arbor Foundation’s designation as a “Tree City USA”.
Action Petitioned For:
OPEN PLAY, PERMIT-FREE hours after school and on the weekends at Octagon field and other playing fields. Keep Octagon field FENCE FREE. RIOC NOT CUT the trees. Reduce permitting to Off Island groups, limiting the hours to late evenings when our children don't use the field.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Real Estate Development Advisory Committee of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the RIOC Administrative Office, 591 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.
Agenda:
1. Review Public Utilization of Available RIOC Facilities
2. Review Upgrades to Playgrounds and Other Installations
3. Receive an Update on Retail Space Utilization
4. Enter into Executive Session to Discuss Leases of Real Property
5. Any Other Committee Business That may be Brought Before the Committee
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During April 20 RIOC Board of Directors meeting public session, Roosevelt Island parent Chris Warsing requested that RIOC make our local ball fields more available for local kids and residents by reducing the amount of permitting to off-Island groups.
The picture below shows entire Firefighters Field being used on a weekend by off-island permitted group.
Mr. Warsing also asked for the ball fields to be re-surfaced for better and safer use.
Here's what Mr. Warsing had to say.
Hopefully, this issue will be discussed as part of the public utilization of RIOC facilities agenda item.
UPDATE 5/18:
RIOC adds:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Real Estate Development Advisory Committee meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2017 has been postponed. The date and location of the rescheduled meeting shall be announced at a later time.
Unfortunately, the Wafles & Dinges Food Truck serving free breakfast to the Octagon residents got shut down by the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department for not having a food truck permit.
An Octagon resident reported on March 30:
This morning the Octagon sponsored a Waffles & Dinges food truck event giving residents a free breakfast from 8:00am - 10:00am in front of the building. Nice Right ?
As we residents were lined up patiently awaiting our complimentary breakfast, Public safety roles up and starts barking about permits etc. and telling the Dinges truck he needs to shut it down and move on - even after explanation that this was a private event catered by the building management and that no money was being collected, there was still continued insistence that the serving halt...
Management trying to talk the officer down off the ledge... then it appeared as though the matter would resolve and they began continuing to serve - as I got to my next in line, it was determined the copy of the permit shown to the officer was dated 2015. He then insisted the truck be closed up and pull out......sorry folks.
THIS is what Public Safety is concerning themselves with?? A catered event held on private property... drinking and pot smoking around children and graffiti on the waterfront are less of a concern than a waffle truck in front of the Octagon ??? !!! It was almost 9:30 when it was shut down and the event was scheduled to close at 10:00am anyway.
This was truly a Barney Fife moment here in Mayberry.
What happened to the days when the cops would have rolled up gotten a free waffle and moved on to more important threats to the community?
Where is the common sense of looking the other way as there were no significant traffic obstructions, health or safety violations - simply some people getting a free treat in front of a building they live in and a pay a premium to reside.
This was beyond the pale of common sense, decency and good community relations.
I thought someone with a voice should be made aware of this demonstration of utter ridiculousness.
and:
... it was just a bunch of people cued up along side the waffle truck. No brawl or anything just a bunch of dumbfounded people pissed off for waiting a half hour or so and not getting their free breakfast.
I asked Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department Director McManus about the Octagon Wafles & Dinges Food Truck Incident. After looking into the matter, PSD Director McManus said that a Food Truck permit was required for the Octagon Wafles & Dinges free breakfast even if it was a private event on private property.
Director McManus reported that after the Food Truck incident, he and Acting RIOC President Susan Rosenthal went to meet with the new Octagon building management and spoke about improving communications between the building management and RIOC.
According to Dirctor McManus, the meeting went very well with Octagon Management and in the future there will be better communications between them. Octagon Management acknowledged they should have told RIOC about the Food Truck before it arrived.
The use of Roosevelt Island Community space by various local groups is an important issue for some residents. If you are interested in using Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Cultural Center community space, plan on attending RIOC meeting tomorrow.
According to RIOC:
The meeting for scheduling Cultural Center permit requests on Thursday, February 25th at 9 AM has been moved to the Cultural Center Small Studio.
This meeting is open to individuals or groups seeking permits that fall between the dates of April 1, 2016 and June 30, 2016 only.
Attendees are required to RSVP and advise their anticipated space needs by February 24th by contacting Donna Masly at 212.891.6540 or emailing permits@rioc.ny.gov.
Images Of Cultural Center Theater, Studio and Common Area Space
The use of Roosevelt Island Community space by various local groups is an important issue for some residents. If you are interested in using Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) community space, plan on attending two upcoming RIOC meetings next week.
According to RIOC:
A meeting for scheduling permit requests for the Good Shepherd Community Center will take place on Monday, February 22nd at 9 AM at the RIOC main office (591 Main Street).
A meeting for scheduling permit requests for the Cultural Center will take place on Thursday, February 25th at 9 AM at the RIOC main office (591 Main Street).
These meetings will address permit requests that fall between the dates of April 1, 2016 and June 30, 2016. For more information, or to reserve a seat and receive a permit application, please contact Donna Masly at 212.891.6540 or email permits@rioc.ny.gov
... RIOC Director Howard Polivy provided an overview of Roosevelt Island community spaces including at Sportspark, Good Shepherd Community Center and the newly renovated Cultural Center space. Mr. Polivy emphasized that use of the community center spaces will "evolve" over time. RIOC President Charlene Indelicato added that all of the Roosevelt Island groups seeking community space:
... must be treated in a fair and equitable manner...
noting that Public Authorities, like RIOC, are under a great deal of scrutiny from NY State. Ms. Indelicato added that the intent of RIOC is not to make money on the Cultural Center
Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Charlene Indelicato reported to the October 22 RIOC Board of Directors meeting on current construction projects
Image of Main Street Con Ed Riser Construction Work Taking Place Past Summer
taking place on Roosevelt Island including:
Local Law 11 building facade work scaffolding on Main Street,
Cornell Tech,
Con Ed High Pressure Gas Line and Risers,
Emergency and regular maintenance work on Transformers and
Verizon High Speed Internet Connection To Sportspark
Ms. Indelicato said:
... I feel like an Air Traffic Controller because we have so many things going on and all of it has to be coordinated.
I know that it impacts the residents. I am very, very concerned, as is the rest of RIOC staff, that the various construction, which has to be done, is done in a manner that is least intrusive. That takes alot of work.
Permits were not required when I first got here.... since change is very hard, we are still in the process of sometimes discussing with various utilities, sometimes prodding various utilities, sometimes threatening various utilities into getting permits that in the rest of the world is as of course.
... We take complaints about the trucks and flag people and we appreciate people telling us what the issues are so we can address them.... PSD has gone above and beyond in the escorting and traffic control to make sure that it is as least intrusive as possible...
Here's RIOC President Charlene Indelicato's October 22 Board of Directors report .
The May 18 Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Operations Advisory Committee discussed permitting procedures (full audio web cast of meeting here) including practices and policies for filming on Roosevelt Island.
RIOC Permits Coordinator Donna Masly outlined the procedures for obtaining a Roosevelt Island film permit.
RIOC Director Michael Shinozaki asked about RIOC policy for local community groups seeking financial contributions from production companies filming on Roosevelt Island.
Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Vice President Sherie Helstien said that she asks film production location managers for donations to RIRA.
RIOC President Charlene Indelicato advised that RIOC should not be in a position of deciding which community group is legitimate to receive donation from film production companies.
The May 18 Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Operations Advisory Committee discussed permitting procedures (full audio web cast of meeting here) including practices and policies for mobile food trucks serving Roosevelt Island.
RIOC Permits Coordinator Donna Masly reported that a new Indian Food Truck, Mausam Curry N Bites, is currently serving Roosevelt Island
RIOC Director Margie Smith asked what is the biggest deterrent to getting more food trucks serving Roosevelt Island?
Ms. Masly responded that some food trucks had a poor Roosevelt Island experience several years ago that needs to be overcome for them to feel welcomed back here. Ms. Masly added that the Food Trucks cannot build a reputation in one, two or even 5 days but need to establish a reliable presence.
Ms. Smith suggested a mobile food truck day for Roosevelt Island where residents can try food from multiple vendors. RIOC President Charlene Indelicato said that the current retail store owners (Riverewalk Bar and Main Street Sweets) will object but agreed that a one time food truck day is a great idea and RIOC will give it a try.
Several locations were discussed for the Roosevelt Island Food Truck Rally, (Southpoint and Lighthouse Park) but Ms. Masly's suggestion of holding it on Main Street, between the Subway and Blackwell Turnaround, was the agreed upon choice. The Roosevelt Island Food Truck Rally will be held together with the re-opening of the West Pier outdoor tables and chairs for eating, relaxing and enjoying the fantastic East River view.
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Operations Advisory Committee is meeting today. According to the meeting agenda:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Operations Advisory Committee of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the RIOC administrative office, 591 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.
AGENDA:
Review of Current Projects
Review of Human Resources Department – Internal Procedures and Personnel
Review of Information Technology Department
Review of Films and Permits Department
Any Other Committee Business That May be Brought Before the Committee
The newly renovated Roosevelt Island Cultural Center space will be the site for March 19 Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Real Estate Advisory Committee meeting. The meeting agenda items represent fundamental issues for residents quality of life and how Roosevelt Island will be managed by RIOC in the future. It should be a very interesting and well attended meeting, at least by those members of groups directly effected by any RIOC decisions.
According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Real Estate Development Advisory Committee of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center, 548 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.
Agenda:
Discussion Regarding RIOC Facilities Permitting, Including Process and Rates.
Review of the Proposed Cultural Center MSTDA Use Agreement.
Review of the Proposed Roosevelt Island Garden Club Permit Renewal.
Update on the Master Retail Sublease.
Discussion of the Offered Gustav Kraitz Sculpture.
Any Other Committee Business That May be Brought Before the Committee
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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.
