Muscle Ups And More Exercise At The Roosevelt Island Outdoor Fitness Area - Whew, That's Exhausting

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) installed several pieces of exercise equipment at an outdoor fitness area between the West Promenade and Octagon Soccer Field.

Have you tried it yet? The fitness area can accommodate all exercise skill levels from this man doing

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Muscle Ups, a combination of Pull Ups and Dips,



to less strenuous activities on an eliptical machine, balance beam

chest press

and more.

Workin' on my gymnastics routine, how am I doing?

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#funset #gettincreative #bars #barkour #calisthenics #lhdc #Beast #BklynBeast #rooseveltisland #nyc #bartricks #yinyang #connections #flow #fitness #barz #turndownforwhat #musicmakesmelosecontrol 15 seconds isn't long enough sometimes lol #ghettopost @bklynbeast

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Give it a try.

At one time, RIOC had discussed placing an outdoor exercise equipment area in Soutown as well but that never happened.

Impressive Balance Beam Gymnastics Routine At Roosevelt Island Fitness Area - Nice Dismount Too

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Workin' on my gymnastics routine for the upcoming gob tour. #nailedit @ Roosevelt Island http://t.co/kVPEzZCyy0
— Thomas Thacker (@TomThacker41) August 17, 2014

You can practice your gymnastics too at the Roosevelt Island outdoor fitness area

adjacent to Octagon Soccer Field.

Report From RIOC President Charlene Indelicato - Roosevelt Island Day Tomorrow, No Macy's July 4 Fireworks Viewing From RI But TV Simulcast Celebration At Firefighters Field, Possession Of Fireworks Will Be Prosecuted, Outdoor Movie Series Starts June 28, Accessibility Ramps Installed, New Outdoor Exercise Equipment, Capobianco Field Drainage & More

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Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Charlene Indelicato sends the following report to the community.

Limited Parking & Visibility on July 4th

This coming Fourth of July, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks display will take place near the Brooklyn Bridge, much further to the south than in previous years. Due to this location, visibility of the show will be extremely limited on Roosevelt Island. On this date, both Southpoint Park and the FDR Four Freedoms Park at the southern end of the Island will close at 7 PM. Parking for non-residents in the Motorgate Garage will also be limited on this date, so any visitors requiring parking should arrive early and plan accordingly.

As a reminder, unauthorized fireworks are not permitted in New York State, including on Roosevelt Island, at any time. In the interest of public safety, RIOC and the Public Safety Department are taking a strict “no tolerance” approach to fireworks this year. Anyone found in possession of explosives will be prosecuted. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this important matter.

Roosevelt Island Day, Outdoor Summer Movie Series & July 4th Events

Tomorrow, Roosevelt Island celebrates one of its best loved traditions. Roosevelt Island Day is kicking off at 8 a.m. with a community beautification effort at the Good Shepherd Plaza from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Come early to volunteer, spruce up your neighborhood, and plant flowers with friends and family. Free games and rides will be offered from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m., a concert will take place in the evening. Kids’ art activities will be available along Main Street at Blackwell plaza and free yoga classes will take place on the lawn south of Rivercross at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Urban American in partnership with RIOC and the Roosevelt Island Youth Program. We hope to see you there.

Next week, RIOC’s annual Outdoor Summer Movie Series begins on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. with music, trivia and a screening of Disney’s Frozen. We welcome all residents to join us for this free event series at Southpoint Park. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a family favorite movie under the stars. Visit our website at rioc.ny.gov to view the list of upcoming movies at Southpoint Park.

On July 4th at 7 PM, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation will be hosting a free community celebration. Residents are invited to join the festivities, which will include a free karaoke contest, giveaways and a live simulcast of New York City's July 4th fireworks display on a large outdoor screen. Please note that while food and drink will be available for purchase from local restaurants; alcohol is not permitted at this event. More information will available on our website, rioc.ny.gov, as the event date draws near.

Accessibility Ramps Installed at Motorgate Garage Bus Turnaround

Last week, the Engineering department worked with contractors at the Motorgate Garage bus turnaround to install four new pedestrian ramps. Thanks to these improvements, the sidewalks in the area now accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, and shopping carts more easily. As always, be sure to use caution and be alert for vehicular traffic when crossing roadways.

AVAC Yard Cleaning

Earlier this month, RIOC, the Department of Sanitation and employees from The Octagon, Manhattan Park, Island House, Rivercross, Eastwood and Urban American cleaned the yard outside of AVAC, Roosevelt Island's trash and recycling facility. All those involved understand the importance of maintaining the facility’s cleanliness, so these departments and building management companies will continue to work together to keep the AVAC yard clean until a long-term solution is put in place. Again, we commend these companies for volunteering their assistance for this important project.

New Outdoor Exercise Equipment

Along the northern section of the West Promenade, to the west of the Octagon Soccer Field, RIOC has installed and maintains several pieces of outdoor exercise equipment. This equipment has proven popular with residents looking for a way to incorporate strength training into their outdoor fitness routine. This month, RIOC will install three new machines: a combination Chest Press and Lat Pull-down for the development of arm strength, a double Ski Walker, which functions similarly to an elliptical machine, and a Leg Press station with three levels of resistance. This expansion of outdoor exercise options should prove especially useful during the upcoming summer months. Once the new machines are installed, we encourage you to visit the area and try out the new equipment.

Capobianco Field Drainage Project

At Capobianco Field, work on a new drainage project is underway. To avoid issues that can detract from the enjoyment of the field, such as puddle formation and persistently damp turf, RIOC’s Engineering department is installing perforated pipes underneath the field’s surface. These pipes form a drainage system that should help keep the field dry and in top playing condition.

Bike New York & RIVAA’s Painting Party

Last Saturday, June 14, Bike New York and the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association joined together to decorate the bike nonprofit’s storage container, which is located underneath the Helix Ramp. Members of the community came out to express their creativity and decorate the container with bicycle and Roosevelt Island themed imagery. The newly-decorated container will remain on display near the Motorgate Garage bus turnaround for the rest of the summer.

Cool High Bar Gymnastics Performed At Roosevelt Island's Octagon Field Fitness Area - Score It At 9.85

There is an outdoor fitness area adjacent to the Octagon Soccer Field facing Manhattan.

Would you like to see more exercise equipment placed around Roosevelt Island?

UPDATE 5/24 - Here's the outdoor exercise equipment

next to the Octagon Soccer Field.

RIOC Operations Committee Meeting Today - Transportation Presentation, Zip Car License Amendment, Meditation Step Restoration, Con Ed High Pressure Gas, FDR Park, Open Space & More Roosevelt Island Issues To Be Discussed

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Operations Advisory Committee of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the RIOC administrative office, 591 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.
Agenda:
1. Presentation by the RIOC Transportation Department

2. Discussion of the National Urban Fellows Program

3. Discussion of the May 24, 2012 Board Meeting Agenda Items:

a. Everbridge Public Notification System
b. ZipCar License Amendment
c. Shawn Construction Change Order
d. Meditation Steps Restoration Project

4. Discussion of the Four Freedoms Park Project

5. Update on:
a. Con Edison High Pressure Gas Project
b. Façade for South Point Park Comfort Station
c. Uses for Southtown and Octagon Field Open Areas
d. Island Survey/Assessment

6. Any other Committee business that may be brought before the Committee

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Here's the April 30 RIOC Operations Committee meeting discussion of a proposal to install a fitness area at Southtown and Octagon Field Open Space areas as well as the future use of DEP site near the Octagon. During the discussion, RIOC VP of Operations Fernando Martinez also announced that Zip Car has added a fourth vehicle to the Southtown Zip Car fleet.

You Tube Video of April 30 RIOC Operations Committee Meeting Open Space Discussion

Roosevelt Island Operations Committee Meeting Today, Parks, Seawall, Water Tunnel, Southtown Exercise and Picnic Space Among Items On Agenda - When Will Food Trucks Permits Be Ready From RIOC?

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Operations Advisory Committee of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the RIOC administrative office, 591 Main Street, Roosevelt Island,
New York.

Agenda:

1. Review of Parks and Recreations Department;
2. Discussion of Southpoint Park East and West Seawalls;
3. Update on Roosevelt Island DEP Water Tunnel Project;
4. Discussion of Zip Car at Southtown Area;
5. Update on Con Edison/Cornell Project;
6. Discussion of Main Street Roadway Reconstruction Project; and
7. Discussion of Incident/Community Notification System.

Item 4 regarding the Zip Car at Southtown Area may have to do with the proposal by RIOC Director Margie Smith to install temporary exercise equipment,

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picnic tables and/or a sand beach pit in the Southtown Lot across from Fuji East where Zip Cars are currently parked.

 Image of Southtown Commons and Temporary Dirt Parking Lot

and near the Boat Prow dock by the Octagon as well.

The Zip Cars currently parked in the Southtown Lot would then park on the street in Southtown. Here's discussion of the subject during April 16 RIOC Operations Committee Meeting.



Following up on other Operations Committee matters, no progress seems to be happening with the decision made at the March 21 RIOC Operations Committee meeting allowing mobile food trucks to serve the Roosevelt Island Community from the West Channel Road just north of the subway. I have made repeated efforts to ask RIOC when the permits for Food Trucks in the area would be ready.

I am following up on inquiries below regarding status of Mobile Food Truck vendor permits for West Channel Road and other locations on Roosevelt Island. I believe it has been at least a month since the permits for these locations were approved by the RIOC Board.

Are the permits available now and if not, when do you anticipate they will be ready?

Thank you.

To date, have not received a response from RIOC regarding when the mobile food truck permits would be available.

Here's the Battery Park City Mobile Food Truck area on a recent Friday afternoon.



Wonder what is taking RIOC so long to put the mobile food truck permitting process in place?