Roosevelt Islander Online: You’re Invited To Join New Roosevelt Island Runners Group
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Roosevelt Island resident and runner Rachel Dowling shares these photos and reports: There is a new running club on the island, Roosevelt Island Runners. We relaunched the old defunct group and it’s been a great turnout. We are interested in getting the word out to as many people as possible!  We meet Tuesday evenings at 7pm at Eleanor’s Pier  for a run around the island.  All paces are welcome. We break up into groups with 3 different paces. We have an Instagram Page, a Strava page, and a Facebook page. We also meet up at Granny Annies afterward for those…

Roosevelt Islander Online: Wow – A Dolphin Spotted Swimming In The East River Today Near Roosevelt Island? Did You See Flipper?
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Was that Flipper spotted in the East River today? The Twitterverse reported spotting a dolphin swimming in the East River near Roosevelt Island this afternoon. Dolphins in the East River! Video taken by my sister: pic.twitter.com/NYU2AqjFi5 — Garance Franke-Ruta (@thegarance) August 27, 2022 Between Roosevelt Island and Manhattan. — Garance Franke-Ruta (@thegarance) August 27, 2022 MSNBC reports on the clean up of the Hudson River bringing dolphins to the NY area. And take a look of dolphins spotted last year swimming in the East River near Greenpoint. Researchers at the Wildlife Conservation Society and NY Aquarium are studying…

Roosevelt Islander Online: Roosevelt Island Back To School Backpack And Supplies Giveaway Saturday August 27 At Good Shepherd Plaza Hosted By Roosevelt Island Disabled Association, RIOC Public Safety And Youth Center
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Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) President Wendy Hersh reports: The Roosevelt Island Disabled Association in collaboration with the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation is proud to be able to prepare our community parents and their children for the school year. We will be giving away over 300 backpacks and supplies to children within our community. Supplies are limited and child must be present with their parent. It is always good to give back to the community… The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:Summer is nearing an end, that means school is around the corner.  Let’s have an evening of music and treats while you…

Roosevelt Island Residents Are Invited To Meet And Greet Wimbledon Women’s Doubles Tennis Champ And US Open Player Barbara Krejcikova 6-7 pm Tonight At Roosevelt Island Graduate Hotel Lobby.
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Roosevelt Island residents are invited to Meet and Greet Tennis Champ and US Open player Barbara Krejcikova 6-7 pm tonight at Roosevelt Island Graduate Hotel Lobby. According to a Graduate Hotel spokesperson: We’re hoping that residents of the Island would like to join us, should be an amazing opportunity to meet a player! Watch the Tennis Channel Warm and Fuzzy interview with Barbara Krejcikova, highlights from her 2022 Wimbledon Women’s Doubles Final Championship win and more from the US Tennis Open  taking place now thru September 11 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing…

Roosevelt Islander Online: Affordable Art Weekend At Roosevelt Island Gallery RIVAA This Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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According to Roosevelt Island Gallery RIVAA (527 Main Street): Come and visit us at Gallery RIVAA for our Affordable Art Weekendcoming up this Friday evening from 6-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11-5pm August 26, 27, and 28, 2022 with arts and crafts. Start or add to your art collection. All are welcome.  Come by and take advantage of this great opportunity. Many works are priced at $50 or less! Your purchases go toward supporting RIVAA and our local artists. [ Source link

Roosevelt Islander Online: Advantage QuickStart Tennis Free Kids Days Tennis Class For Ages 4 To 10 At Roosevelt Island Racquet Club August 30, September 1 & September 10
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WELCOME TO ROOSEVELT ISLAND Welcome to the Roosevelt Islander Online!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.Tram Image At Top From Duc…

You’re Invited To RIRA Roosevelt Island Community Emergency Committee Meeting On Preparedness, Flooding And Climate Change Webinar Thursday August 25
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Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports: RIRA Community Emergency Committee meeting on Preparedness, Flooding, and Climate Change webinarLong time community activist and RIRA member Frank Farance presents his monthly talk on Roosevelt Island emergency preparedness.  Since April 2021, Mr. Farance has been providing a monthly presentation of the 4th Thursday each month at 8-9 PM.  Each month address a different topic, including seasonal hazards and preparedness.  This month’s topics includeClimate Change, how it affects Roosevelt IslandHow floods affect Roosevelt Island: inundation, riverine, storm surge, wave actionFlood Plan estimates through 2100Community ResilienceEmergency Management cycle applied…

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The New Yorkers who call Roosevelt Island home have some of the best views in the city. Good to join @Rebecca76AD to visit with our community and hear their questions and concerns. pic.twitter.com/evY1Gh6jFz — Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) August 24, 2022 NYC Mayor Eric Adams visited Roosevelt Island today together with NY State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright. This morning I welcomed @NYCMayor to Roosevelt Island to meet with constituents and community leaders to discuss the issues facing residents. Thank you to all those that participated and I look forward to working with Mayor Adams to address the concerns of our…

Roosevelt Islander Online: Roosevelt Island Concerts Presents Showcase Of Music Composed By Women Wednesday August 24 At Good Shepherd Community Center
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According to Roosevelt Island Concerts: Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Center Roosevelt Island Concerts Presents: MUSIC BY WOMEN Join us for a showcase of music composed by women this Wednesday, August 24th at Good Shepherd Center at 7:30 pm. Fanny Mendelssohn, older sister of Felix Mendelssohn by four years, was forbidden to publish the music she wrote by her father and her brother; only after she died did Felix have her trio, Op. 11, published, in 1847. That same year, Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann, published a trio of her own, Op. 17 in G-Minor. Come…

Roosevelt Islander Online: Sponsored Post – Vote Carolyn Maloney For Congress In The Democratic Primary Tuesday August 23
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WELCOME TO ROOSEVELT ISLAND Welcome to the Roosevelt Islander Online!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.Tram Image At Top From Duc…