RIOC Daily Update: What You Need to Know from NYS

Wishes for A Joyous Passover and a Happy Easter from RIOC

As many of us begin to celebrate Passover and Holy Week during the COVID-19 pandemic, we must remember to continue social distancing practices. Technology allows us to visit our loved ones while we ...

Farmers Market Cancelled

The Roosevelt Island Farmer’s Market has been cancelled until further notice. Event organizers and the Public Safety Department decided it would be extremely difficult to create an environment that not only ensures social distancing, but control...

Red Bus Service Change

As of 3/19/2020, the Red Bus will operate on a Weekend Service Schedule until further notice. This means the bus will make all local stops every 15 minutes from 5:30 AM - 2:30 AM. There will be no Octagon Express Bus Service. 

Please remember that...

Coping During COVID-19

Click here to read suggestions from the NYS Department of Mental Health about how to cope during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. https://rioc.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3311/Managing-Anxiety-About-Coronavirus-COVID-19

Many Main Street Eateries Remain Open

Several of Roosevelt Island’s eateries are open during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They will be happy to deliver your meals straight to your door. Please consider supporting our local businesses during this difficult time.

• Bread and Butt...

RIOC Suspends Non-Essential Services

Per the directive from Governor Andrew Cuomo, all non-essential RIOC personnel will be working remotely until further notice.

Essential Services:

• The Public Safety Department will continue to be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can be reached by cal...

RIOC Information on Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)

RIOC Information and Measures for COVID-19

As you are aware, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has officially been named a pandemic and there is a lot of information making the rounds. Sharing accurate information during a time of heightened concern is one ...

5 Steps to Prepare for COVID-19

5 Steps to Prepare for COVID-19

Infectious disease experts say most cases of COVID-19 are mild to moderate, like the common cold. But it can be more severe in older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

There are simple steps you can take to hel...

March 25th MTA Q102 Bus Town Hall Postponed

Please see the below notice from the MTA regarding postponement of the planned March 25th Q102 Bus Town Hall

Thank you for your continued partnership on Queens Bus Network Redesign. I’m reaching out to you now to request your support as we work t...

No Cherry Blossom Festival on Roosevelt Island This Year

Contrary to various reports, there will not be a Cherry Blossom festival held on Roosevelt Island this Spring. 

But that’s because our cherry blossoms are too impressive to be visited on just one day. We invite everyone to come to Roosev...