Watch Video Of Travel Vlogger Exploring Roosevelt Island With A Long Time Resident As Guide, It's A Hidden Gem And NYC's Best Kept Secret Says Visitor - Local Residents Know It's Not Hidden Or A Secret Any Longer

Local resident Miro played tour guide for travel vlogger Here Be Barr's visit to Roosevelt Island. The video is very well done and entertaining. 

While sitting on the Meditation Steps enjoying a Shawarma wrap from Roosevelt Island's ME Eatery and pointing towards Manhattan, Here Be Barr says:

... Crossing from that Island to this Island, my blood pressure's gone down. There's definitely something more relaxing in the air here...

Watch and enjoy although I'm sure many residents would prefer the days when Roosevelt Island was hidden and a secret from the tourists.

Here's the perspective from Paul and Marcus on their recent visit to Roosevelt Island.

Channel 11 PIX News Visits Roosevelt Island, Explores The Sites And Speaks To Residents, Watch The Video

Roosevelt Island is part of Manhattan, but it can feel as if it’s a world away. It takes a MetroCard swipe to get a lift on the Roosevelt Island Tram, which tracks along the Queensboro Bridge. https://t.co/9aZ4rqA6Cq

— PIX11 News (@PIX11News) July 8, 2023

NY1 Summer Stops Series With Roger Clark Visits Roosevelt Island, Watch The Video - Roger Is Amazed To Learn There Was Once A Queensboro Bridge Elevator To Roosevelt Island

It’s Roosevelt Island. https://t.co/76LbHpXAxA

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) August 10, 2022

You guessed it! The fifth stop in our #NY1SummerStops with @RogerClark41 is Roosevelt Island, where you can take in plenty of amazing sights, tons of history and a unique high-flying trip. #MorningsOn1 pic.twitter.com/Z4oo950IDl

— Spectrum News NY1 (@NY1) August 11, 2022

Roosevelt Island in almost a day - highlights from the latest #NY1SummerStops with history, architecture, tram rides and a rooftop bar at the @GraduateHotels @NY1 #NYC pic.twitter.com/9zh8JIU585

— Roger Clark (@RogerClark41) August 11, 2022

Click here to watch the full NY1 video from Roger Clark.

Here's more info on the Queensboro Bridge elevator and staircase to Roosevelt Island.

Take A Car Ride All The Way Around Roosevelt Island From The Comfort Of Your Home

CBS Channel 2 News Visits Roosevelt Island And Gets Tour With RIOC Staff - Our Own Little Utopia Says RIOC, People Live Here For The Peace & Quiet

CBS Channel 2 news reporter Elle McLogan toured Roosevelt Island recently and spoke with Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Chief Operating Officer Shelton Haynes and Public Information Officer Alonza Robertson.

According to Mr. Haynes:

... It's our own little Utopia in the middle of NYC...

Mr Robertson responds to a question of why people choose to live on Roosevelt Island saying:

... For the peace and quiet...

Mr Robertson adds:

... When the island was first developed, there was a lot of concern and thought put into having a place that would be easily accessible to people with disabilities, that would be easily accessible for seniors, people with children, people with different incomes, and people of different cultural and racial backgrounds. That was one of the unique features of the island that a lot of people don’t know [about]. And the people that live here are very proud of that...

Watch the full Channel 2 News Roosevelt Island segment.

You're Invited To Tour The Art And Innovation Of New Second Avenue Subway With Roosevelt Island Historical Society Sunday January 1 - RSVP And Donation To RIHS Greatly Appreciated

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy reports:

East 96th Street station has mosaic by Sarah Sze. Credit: Office of NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Tour the Art and Innovation of the NEW Second Avenue Subway

FINALLY! The Second Avenue subway, connecting with the F line at 63rd Street and stopping at 72nd, 86th and 96th Streets, will open on Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Be among the first to admire the artwork and innovation of this dramatic expansion of public transportation.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society president Judy Berdy will lead adventurous travelers on a tour through the three new Second Avenue Subway Stations.

Meet at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 1st at the Roosevelt Island Subway Station, in the waiting area on the upper level, just past the turnstiles.

See what has been happening all these years. We will explore the contemporary mosaics by famed artists, the escalators and more.

For additional information, please call 212-688-4836 or 917-744-3721.

RSVPs and donations to benefit the Historical Society will be gratefully appreciated.

Roosevelt Island F Train riders can connect to the Second Avenue subway one stop away at the 63rd/Lexington Avenue station.

More on the Second Avenue Subway grand opening.







and art.

$9.99 NYC TV Show Visits Roosevelt Island Outdoor Attractions With Historical Society President Judy Berdy As Tour Guide

As reported December 16:

The NYC Media TV show $9.99 With Dave Evans will feature a trip to Roosevelt Island on it's program this evening.

The program aired last night. Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy was tour guide to the show's host Dave Evans

 Image From December 16 $9.99 Roosevelt Island Segment

as they visited the Smallpox Hospital, FDR Park, Lighthouse Park, Blackwell's House and more.

Mr. Evans ended his tour saying:

... There's one thing that's guaranteed. There's no bad view from Roosevelt Island....

and:

... You won't believe you're in Manhattan.

Other interesting segments of the show include Croquet lessons in Central Park, Horseback riding at the Bronx Equestrian Center, Double Dutch Rope Jumping at Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pole Climbing at Alley Pond Park.

Watch the $9.99 with Dave Evans NYC Outdoors episode program below. The Roosevelt Island segment begins at approximately the 12 minute 45 second mark.



UPDATE 3:30 PM:

Loved visiting! https://t.co/zwiZqmWWqq

— Dave Evans (@DaveEvans999) December 17, 2015

Urban Explorers Visit Roosevelt Island With Group Of Instagrammers - Cameras Ready, Point, Click & Shoot

On Saturday August 15, about 70 Instagrammers

Had a great weekend I'm in for the next one😏 these guys have some great photos #rooseveltisland #instameet #jcityhangout_rooseveltisland 📷

A photo posted by CHRIS🌠 (@chris_207) on Aug 17, 2015 at 2:52pm PDT

visited

Let's play a little game here, guess the bridge partially pictured on the left. Photo by: @berto_928 #instagramnyc #seeyourcity #igersofnyc #jcityhangout_rooseveltisland

A photo posted by Instagram NYC (@instagramnyc) on Aug 16, 2015 at 5:13am PDT

Roosevelt Island

I enjoyed myself at @jcity_ny's instameet yesterday! It was great to see again and meet other talented photographers! _ #jcityhangout_rooseveltisland #nycprimeshot #what_i_saw_in_nyc #artofvisuals #illkillers #ig_nycity #way2ill #instamagazine_ #visualsoflife #agameoftones #shotaward #hot_shotz #nbc4ny #nycdotgram #chasingemotions #topnewyorkphoto #gotitnyc #instagramnyc #waycoolshots #lazyshutters #createexploretakeover #instagoodmyphoto #thisisnewyorkcity #citypicz #phototag_it #igglobalclub #nycdimps

A photo posted by Obie - NYC, New York (@fullmetalphotography) on Aug 16, 2015 at 11:56am PDT

to explore and take pictures.

Here's what happened.

@Rooseveltisland Hey check out this story that we created about a #meetup that happened on Roosevelt Island. https://t.co/ju96aLyv60

— THE ARTOHOLIKS (@theartoholiks) August 21, 2015

Check out more pictures from Urban Explorers

TODAY... #jcityhangout_rooseveltisland ------------------------------ ROOSEVELT ISLAND (via manhattan TRAM) 2nd Ave btwn 59th & 60th @ 1pm ------------------------------

A video posted by @jcity_ny on Aug 15, 2015 at 5:03am PDT

visit to Roosevelt Island on Instagram.

Take A Twitter Tour Of Roosevelt Island From Top To Bottom With NY Historical Tours And Eastern Consoldidated Real Estate

Last Thursday, July 30, NY Historical Tours visited Roosevelt Island. Eastern Consolidated Real Estate Investment Sales joined the Roosevelt Island tour and tweeted their journey from Lighthouse Park to FDR Four Freedoms Park and stops in between.

Join us at 10am for another tour with @BisnowNY, @adelaidepol + @NYCHistoryTour! This time around we're exploring #RooseveltIsland!

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

We're headed over to #RooseveltIsland by means of the tramway @ 60th+2nd, one of several @MTA transit options. pic.twitter.com/Y7Da9dGyuD

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

From @NYCHistoryTour: the tram run by @RIOCny also operates a majority of the free buses on #RooseveltIsland as well. pic.twitter.com/0DDJwR1txL

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

.@NYCHistoryTour Before transit options, this info booth was an elevator stop coming down from the Queensboro Bridge. pic.twitter.com/UuGtBsNWlc

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

.@NYCHistoryTour In the 1600s, #RooseveltIsland was Manning Island before turning into Blackwell Island. Dutch also named it Hog Island.

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

When bought by NYC in the early 1800s, the island was used for penitentiaries and hospitals. This led to the name of Welfare Island (1/2)

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

.@NYCHistoryTour Name #RooseveltIsland coined in the 60s to pay tribute to FDR and rebrand the island's reputation. pic.twitter.com/ZNUNeZO0eG

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

For 14K #RooseveltIsland residents, retail options are slim but expanding. Most $ is spent off the isle @adelaidepol pic.twitter.com/ImE6dcCtOB

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Riverwalk, the only bar on the isle, according to @NYCHistoryTour + the owner has admitted to taking a loss for now. pic.twitter.com/h0EzMGeJdp

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

But retailers know the impending effects of @cornell_tech and new residents coming in just a few years. -@NYCHistoryTour

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

New residential development projects are on the rise, which will have expansive views of #LongIslandCity. pic.twitter.com/Xb45jY3An3

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Kevin Draper @NYCHistoryTour talks Rockefeller University, complex on Manhattan's waterfront expanding over the FDR. pic.twitter.com/SBbXvlKupq

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Blackwell Family House, landmarked bldg that's the 6th oldest house in NYC from 1796! @NYCHistoryTour pic.twitter.com/PCvlKjc3n1

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Blackwell House provides a stark contrast from 1970s Brutalist residences. @NYCHistoryTour #RooseveltIsland pic.twitter.com/8n3waPHtOW

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Once low-income housing, today certain bldgs converting to free market apts give residents options to buy homes. pic.twitter.com/Jtcu79SYGy

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

#RooseveltIsland's Main St curves provide allusion of expansiveness + European-ness unlike standard USA main streets. pic.twitter.com/ngYELZgBbg

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Mae West, arrested for 10 days for her scandalous Bway show "Sex," was one famous temp resident of #RooseveltIsland. @NYCHistoryTour

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Another island landmark, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, is now a community facility. @adelaidepol #RooseveltIsland pic.twitter.com/5BlXbRnqnO

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Built in 1889, this church turned community facility is a meeting place for #RooseveltIsland residents and visitors. pic.twitter.com/TTgkkbIRgV

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Entering Island House, a large resi complex, you can see the incredible views of some of the Manhattan-facing apts. pic.twitter.com/tNe8BInwih

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Between river views and open windows, some residences almost feel like cruise ships on #RooseveltIsland. pic.twitter.com/FCKLeP188z

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

#RooseveltIsland in 70s touted as a tech-oriented future, w clean air buses, electric cars, and now, solar powered bldgs. @NYCHistoryTour

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Stopping by local retailer Main St Sweets for a reprise from the heat, "the sweetest game in town!" #RooseveltIsland pic.twitter.com/tdzpmSTAZX

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

According to the owner of Main St Sweets, the test market for @FreshDirect delivery service was right here on #RooseveltIsland!

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Walking north, we pass the only parking complex near the bridge to QNS, an affordable parking option for commuters. pic.twitter.com/jFeU6yAX13

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

One of the challenges in updating retail, is modernizing stores and drawing slightly larger retail crowds. @adelaidepol

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

#RooseveltIsland + @WaltDisneyWorld: some of the very few locs w AVAC systems that eliminate the need for garbage trucks. @NYCHistoryTour

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

River artwork cheekily shows off #NYC's relationship between $$ + #RealEstate according to @NYCHistoryTour. pic.twitter.com/GPx8BbiPLT

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

One of the more unique riverfront sections on #RooseveltIsland is styled like a ship front. pic.twitter.com/SUXKbnVSTD

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

The Octagon bldg, a former insane asylum (!), is now a mixed-use residence which has been fashionably converted. pic.twitter.com/pcuHjjjJ3L

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

The lighthouse was built after many boats crashed from the river's incredibly strong currents @NYCHistoryTour pic.twitter.com/1kpAzL6wBR

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

From here we see Hell's Gate Bridge whose engineer worked on the similar Sydney Harbor Bridge @NYCHistoryTour pic.twitter.com/og6Lf8cz74

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

10 Days in a Madhouse, written from a reporter who entered herself to the frmr Octagon asylum was a catalyst for psychiatric care + reform.

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Visiting Island House again, we're checking out a free market apt on the market which has been totally gut renovated. pic.twitter.com/HtPb5BaYS5

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Of those buying new apts, 80% of current buyers are not from #RooseveltIsland recently, according to @Corcoran_Group Broker Deanna Kory.

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Headed south, the Smallpox Hospital was for all infected by smallpox, from rich to poor. @NYCHistoryTour

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Braving some rain, headed south to see @cornell_tech site which will draw thousands of students to #RooseveltIsland pic.twitter.com/kBoxbeYdnG

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Near entry of FDR Park the Smallpox Hospital designed by James Renwick who also made St. Patrick's @NYCHistoryTour pic.twitter.com/jSv6su7ZYw

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Old smallpox hospital. Slightly creepy? pic.twitter.com/cdNBgEGMbg

— Dave Ceule (@DCoolDog) July 30, 2015

Recently Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for presidency right here @4FreedomsPark! pic.twitter.com/z31vTvBABh

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

The @UN is the appropriate backdrop for the beautiful @4FreedomsPark, keeping in mind FDR's legacy. @NYCHistoryTour pic.twitter.com/gkx2KvErKG

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Every stone + tree of the orig. @4FreedomsPark design by Kahn in the 70s was made to plan when built @NYCHistoryTour pic.twitter.com/0TYUsZgq3z

— Eastern Consolidated (@EasternConsol) July 30, 2015

Roosevelt Island covered from point to point. Time to head back to the big island. pic.twitter.com/it23aI7FZw

— Dave Ceule (@DCoolDog) July 30, 2015

Vrooooom, Vrooooommmm, Take A Motorcycle Ride Around Roosevelt Island With A Brazilian Tour Guide - Have Fun

Image From You Tube FACÇAO NEW YORK PARTIU ROOSEVELT ISLAND

Start in Astoria at 36th Avenue and 32nd street. Drive towards and then over the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Make a left at Main Street, head south towards the Roosevelt Island Tram Station and around Sportspark. Then back towards Main Street and over the Roosevelt Island Bridge stopping near Costco on Vernon Boulevard.

Here we go.Vrooooom, Vrooooom, Vroooommmmm.



Click on the full screen image of the video to get the BEST RIDE!!!!

Take A Wonderful Video Tour Of Roosevelt Island's Past And Present With Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judy Berdy

Image of RIHS President Judy Berdy From You Tube Video

Thomas Hawkins made this wonderful video tour of Roosevelt Island's past and present guided by



Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy.

According to the You Tube summary:

Roosevelt Island is a tiny island in-between Manhattan and Queens. 14,000 people live in Roosevelt island and tourists enjoy the island. Judith Berdy has live there for 36 years and welcomes new people into her life every day

Nice job.

Super Quick Video Tour Of Roosevelt Island - The Tram, Promenade, Southpoint Park, Renwick Ruins, FDR Park Really Big Head And Oh Those Waterfront Views

Image From rociomirandalanderos You Tube Video

Take this very quick tour around Roosevelt Island.



Very cool.

Roosevelt Island Time Lapse View Of Planes From Laguardia Airport Over NYC's East River And Scenes Of Roosevelt Island

Two interesting video's posted by sffreshness on You Tube. First:

Times lapse of night time over the east river. It's nice to catch the airplane light trails from Laguardia.

and:

Views around Roosevelt Island

Did you catch the Roosevelt Island Bridge going up and down? That was cool.

Forgotten New York Tour of Roosevelt Island

Forgotten New York is a wonderful treasure trove of information about New York city neighborhood street scenes including Roosevelt Island. Here are highlights of a 2005 Forgotten New York tour of Roosevelt Island.

A different type of tour was reported in an article from The New York Times describing urban spelunkers:

Urban explorers, a highly disparate, loosely knit group, share an obsession with uncovering the hidden city that lies above and below the familiar one all around them. And especially during the summer, they are out in full force.

Urban explorers have:

crawled, climbed and sometimes simply brazenly walked into countless train tunnels, abandoned subway stations, rotting factories, storm drains, towers, decaying hospitals and other shadowy remnants of the city’s infrastructure the authorities would rather he did not enter.

One of the explorers, undercity.org has visited Roosevelt Island and posted the above picture of view of Manhattan from Renwick Hospital Ruins at Southpoint Park.