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Events for Roosevelt Island
Big Reuse Composting Returns Saturdays

Big Reuse Composting Returns Saturdays

09/12/2020 - 10:11
Election Final on November 3rd: Know Your Voting Options

Election Final on November 3rd: Know Your Voting Options

08/26/2020 - 09:02 Updated 4 weeks ago

New York's responded to this year's unique circumstances by making voting easier, and for Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side, that's more consequential because we're home to what appears to be the single truly competitive race in New York City.

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Free Food Pantry, Fridays, 546 Main Street, 4:00 to 6:30 P.M.

Free Food Pantry, Fridays, 546 Main Street, 4:00 to 6:30 P.M.

08/14/2020 - 08:58 Updated 3 weeks ago

Bring ID (Required), Wear a Mask and Bring a Shopping Cart or Bags. Line starts at 546 Main Street (RI Senior Center) entrance. Everyone in need of food is welcome!

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Foodtown, Daily, 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Prioritized Shopping for Seniors/Immune Compromised

Foodtown, Daily, 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Prioritized Shopping for Seniors/Immune Compromised

04/14/2020 - 08:46

Foodtown announces senior citizen and immune compromised shopping hours. These give our most vulnerable neighbors extra protection against infection:

"Please prioritize the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Daily for our senior citizens and immune compromised neighbors to shop. It will be greatly appreciated."

Professor Nicola Dell

6:30, October 17th, Community Conversations at Cornell Tech: Nicola Dell

10/13/2018 - 22:33

Professor Dell will talk about her work designing and building technologies for under-served communities, both in the US and around the world. She will also take questions from the audience. Location: Tata Innovation Center, Cornell Tech, 11 East Loop Road.

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Autumn 2020: Hunter College Offerings for Seniors

Autumn 2020: Hunter College Offerings for Seniors

09/23/2020 - 10:02 Updated 6 days ago

Thanks to the CBN/RI Senior Center staff for making The Daily aware of Hunter College's exciting programs online for seniors.

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020, Meet Shelton Haynes Online Town Hall

Tuesday, July 14th, 2020, Meet Shelton Haynes Online Town Hall

07/13/2020 - 18:32 Updated 10 weeks ago
Roosevelt Islanders grab a head start on getting to know RIOC's new acting president/CEO Shelton Haynes in a virtual town hall hosted by assembly member Rebecca Seawright, live on Facebook on Tuesday, July 14th, at 7:00.

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Free Face Coverings, Thanks to Ben Kallos, Friday @ 4:00

Free Face Coverings, Thanks to Ben Kallos, Friday @ 4:00

05/13/2020 - 09:10 Updated 19 weeks ago

City Council Member Ben Kallos and Roosevelt Island Foodtown have lead the way in fighting COVID-19. On Friday, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., they join forces, giving away free face coverings at the supermarket.

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Coming Up: 1st Annual Roosevelt Island Film Festival

Coming Up: 1st Annual Roosevelt Island Film Festival

04/03/2020 - 20:23 Updated 4 weeks ago

The first annual Roosevelt Island Film Festival, set for August 21st thru the 23rd, opens hopefully past the coronavirus shutdown.

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Foodtown Customer Appreciation Starts Friday, March 27th

Foodtown Customer Appreciation Starts Friday, March 27th

03/26/2020 - 10:43

While the food supply chain makes a reliable weekly circular impossible, Foodtown is stepping up to reward their appreciated customers. Spend $40, get $5 in appreciation.

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RIOC’s Latest Scandal Spreads With Reports of Animal Abuse

RIOC’s animal abuse scandal attracted the attention of national media as the New York Post picked up on our story. The state agency, tightly controlled by Governor Andrew Cuomo, again embarrasses a community, offending responsible citizens. By David Stone Roosevelt Island News This time, RIOC’s animal abuse scandal […]

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Cat Sanctuary Endangered: Is It Now RIOC Seeking Revenge?

The widely admired Roosevelt Island cat sanctuary in Southpoint Park is endangered. Known for its loving, unpaid animal care, it’s in trouble because its landlord, RIOC, suddenly wants money. After fifteen years of mutual support, is it legit or retaliation? By David Stone Roosevelt Island News After Fifteen […]

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Update: Sabotaging Westview Plan: Who’s Doing The Dirty Work?

Who’s sabotaging the Westview plan for exiting Mitchell-Lama into affordability? Four full years after tenants overwhelming approved the plan, it’s lost in Cuomo’s Albany. Two years there and two more RIOC wasted screwing around with ownership here before voting “Yes.” So, who’s doing the dirty work now? By […]

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RIVAA Vernissage XIX: The Art Is Now Finally Rising

RIVAA Vernissage XIX, rising now after a six-month pandemic stall, is a fresh sign of life for Roosevelt Island. Because you probably missed it, here’s a look at opening night, photos courtesy of Tad Sudol and RIVAA. By David Stone Roosevelt Island News When COVID-19 restrictions shut down […]

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